Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel
Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator
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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel Versus Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator

Facial Treatment
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator 28 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator 28 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzyl Alcohol

Perfuming
Alcohol IconFragrance IconPreservative IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Disodium EDTA

Laureth-4

Emulsifying
5 / 4 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide

Skin Smoothing Exfoliator

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Salicylic Acid

Masking
BHA IconPreservative IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Emollient

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Paraffin

Perfuming
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient
1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-100 Stearate

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Skin Conditioning

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Bark Extract

Skin Conditioning

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Linolenic Acid

Cleansing
Fragrance IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Disodium EDTA

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 2 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Isododecane

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

Sorbic Acid

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Xanthan Gum, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Parfum

Ingredient Ratings

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Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel
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Skin Smoothing Exfoliator
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When to use

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator 28 ingredients

159 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
75% use every day
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15 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
87% use every day

Reviews

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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients

3.17
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 67% Drying 67% Great Value 50%
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