Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin versus Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant .
Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on February 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 12 ingredients
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 12 ingredients
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant 26 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 12 ingredients
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant 26 ingredients
Water • Lactic Acid • Propanediol • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Sodium Citrate • Gluconolactone • Salicylic Acid • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Surfactin • Allantoin • Resveratrol • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Ceramide Ng • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 5.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNeutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Oily Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 25.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 12 ingredients
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant 26 ingredients
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Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 12 ingredients
Bliss Pro 11.8% AHA, BHA, PHA Liquid Exfoliant 26 ingredients
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