Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Lauroamphodiacetate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberMenthol
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Methylparaben
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Blue 1 Lake, Basic Violet 2, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTADMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world.
In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin:
phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
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 GlycerinPeg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
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