The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser Versus Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser versus Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash .

Published on December 17, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser 39 ingredients

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash 14 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

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser 39 ingredients

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash 14 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

PHA

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser 39 ingredients

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash 14 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Decyl Glucoside • Niacinamide • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Lauryl Glucoside • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Coco-Betaine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sea Water • Acrylates Copolymer • Sorbitol • Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Oryza Sativa Extract • Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract • Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Citric Acid • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Allantoin • Trehalose • Panthenol • Benzoic Acid • Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Folic Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sorbitol • Glycolic Acid • Gluconolactone • Sodium Hydroxide • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Bicarbonate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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

Water

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!

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sorbitol

What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

Neutrogena Clear & Defend + Facial Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical pH Balancing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.