Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel Versus Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
Updated on June 03, 2024
Overview
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients
Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 28 ingredients
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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients
Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 10%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 6%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientBHT
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 6%, Water, Silica, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, BHT, Trideceth-6
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients
Solimo Sheer Facial Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel 9 ingredients
Love the product, reduces my breakouts a lot.
Doesn't work on acne, and irritates my skin.
