Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion

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Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion Versus Rosen Skincare Break-Out

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe facial treatments. 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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Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion

Facial Treatment

American Brand United States

Rosen Skincare Break-Out

Facial Treatment

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion 10 ingredients

Rosen Skincare Break-Out 4 ingredients

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Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion 10 ingredients

Rosen Skincare Break-Out 4 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

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Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion

Sulfur Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

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Helps fight Acne

Sulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.

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Isopropyl Alcohol Solvent

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Alcohol • 5 Concerns

Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.

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Water 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.

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Calamine Absorbent, Skin Protecting

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Niacinamide Smoothing

Niacinamide • 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

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Zinc Oxide Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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Mineral UV Filter • Helps fight Acne • Non-Reef-Safe

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

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Zea Mays Starch Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting

Exfoliant

Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Absorbent

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.

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Salicylic Acid Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

BHA • Preservative • 5 Benefits • 4 Concerns

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Titanium Dioxide Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter

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Mineral UV Filter • Non-Reef-Safe

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

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Sulfur 10%, Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Calamine, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Zea Mays Starch, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide

Break-Out

Zinc Oxide Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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Mineral UV Filter • Helps fight Acne • Non-Reef-Safe

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Water 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.

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Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.

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Mentha Piperita Oil Masking, Perfuming, Refreshing

Fragrance • Oil • EU Allergen

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.

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Zinc Oxide, Water, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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!

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Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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