Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment Versus Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain benzoyl peroxide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment 42 ingredients
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment 42 ingredients
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment 9 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Piper Angustifolium Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Bisabolol
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDiethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Glycerin, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Piper Angustifolium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Citric Acid, Bisabolol, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.
These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.
When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.
Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.
When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Benzoyl PeroxideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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Tula Skincare Go Away Acne Spot Treatment 42 ingredients
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment 9 ingredients
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