Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder Versus Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid - Fragrance
Updated on September 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentTapioca Starch
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Trehalose
HumectantPullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLipase
Skin ConditioningProtease
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Distarch Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Silica, Trehalose, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Maltodextrin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lipase, Protease, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Charcoal Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantSalicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, CI 16035
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 AcidSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid 19 ingredients
I used this in 2023 and didnt change my facial cleanser to Cetaphil until March of 2024, but this one did nothing for my acne at all.
Only silver lining is that my acne didn't get worse from using it. Only after changing to Cetaphil did my acne clear up, now all i have left is some red spots here and there and a bit of hyperpigmentation.
I'd only recommend this to people that already have Show more
Didn't help with acne
Didn't help with whitehead and cystic acne, but it did improve skin complexion and helped with blackheads. But it also left the skin very dry and tight.
