Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser - With Fragrance Versus Acne Free Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Acne Free Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment 17 ingredients
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Acne Free Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment 17 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Bisabolol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Methylpropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBenzoyl Peroxide 10%, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzalkonium Chloride, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sea Whip Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Water, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Acne Free Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment 17 ingredients
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Great for the first few days then i broke out and my face dried up.
Too gentle for me
Acne Free Terminator 10 Acne Spot Treatment 17 ingredients
Use carefully, and it'll work wonders!
Fantastic spot treatment. This works faster then anything else I’ve tried, however keep in mind that it’s strong and can be a bit drying. Do NOT apply it over large areas of skin— only use it on your spots, or else you risk irritating your healthy skin. I also think it works best when you alternate between this and a gentler spot treatment. When I used this Show more
