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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment versus Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment .

Published on April 15, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does:

We don't have a description for Zinc Citrate.

up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Chitin Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does:

Potassium Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.

Like other plant butters, Cacao seed butter is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture in, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Cacao seed butter contains antioxidants known as polyphenols. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules by stabilizing them. Unstable free-radicals may cause damage to your skin cells. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter can be bad for acne prone skin.

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up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is AKA cotton seed oil.

Cotton seed oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids. The majority of these fatty acids include linoleic (~54%) and oleic (~19%). It is structurally similar to sunflower seed oil.

When used in cosmetics, this ingredient is refined and purified to remove toxins naturally found in the plant.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe due to the presence of fatty acids.

Learn more about Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 5.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

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up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Pyruvate.

up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 8.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 8.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 9.

9
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Disliked

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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up&up Triple Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 9.

Neosporin Original Antibiotic Ointment contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

11% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
44% have no rating yet
11% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
44% have no rating yet

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