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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel Versus Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid

Facial Treatment
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

When to use

151 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
74% use every day
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38% use in am
62% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
Works Well (3) Drying (3) Great Value (3)
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alicia z

7 months ago
Review

Love the product, reduces my breakouts a lot.

#great value
#drying
#light
#no scent
renatatjan's avatar

Renata

9 months ago
Review

Doesn't work on acne, and irritates my skin.

#drying
#irritating
#doesn't work

Bubble Super Clear Acne Treating Serum 2% Salicylic Acid 22 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Light (1)
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Jeanieeeeeee

4 months ago
Review

I like it I recommend it for combination skin

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#works well