Neutrogena Sheer Zinc™ Body Versus Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit
Updated on July 14, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc™ Body 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc™ Body 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethyl Methicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
HumectantPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Dimethicone, Ethyl Methicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Agar
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCarrageenan
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Iron Oxides
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Basic Violet 2
Water
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 2%, Acrylates Copolymer, Agar, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Carrageenan, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Iron Oxides, Mica, Parfum, Polyquaternium-7, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, CI 73360, CI 16035, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Basic Violet 2, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc™ Body 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc™ Body 23 ingredients
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit 29 ingredients
This product gave me the worst acne breakout ever
Out of all the cleansing products I've ever tried, this product gave me the worst acne breakout ever. Painful acne all over my back and face. Never again.
Didn't help
It smells good and it lathered well, so I used the whole bottle. It did nothing to improve my chest and back acne though. I do not recommend
