Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator versus Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash .

Last updated on January 05, 2024. Published on February 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Body Wash American Brand United States
Body Wash American Brand United States

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Body Wash

Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.

Price

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

BHA
PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Water

Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 2.

Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.

This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.

Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.

It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.

Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.

Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

Learn more about Gluconolactone

Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.

Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

44% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 8 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Cleanser & Exfoliator.

See 8 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 5 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash.

See 5 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...