Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash versus Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser .
Published on August 03, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 20 ingredients
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 20 ingredients
Water • Decyl Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Sodium PCA • Glyceryl Oleate • Panthenol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract • Charcoal Powder • Allantoin • Menthol • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Tocopherol • Parfum • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Sodium Shea Butterate • Sodium Cocoate • Theobroma Cacao Husk • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Triethyl Citrate • Benzoic Acid
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Gluconolactone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Persea Gratissima Wax • Persea Gratissima Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Lecithin • Sodium Citrate • P-Anisic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Allantoin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 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 GlycerinShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumShea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 20 ingredients
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Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Detoxifying Foaming Facial Wash 24 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser 20 ingredients
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