Comparison between Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Foam Wash vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Cetaphil

Pro Acne Prone Foam Wash

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Wash

Find out which product is better for your skin.

17 Ingredients 19

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Zinc Coceth Sulfate

Water

Glycerin

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

PEG-75

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Amyl Cinnamal

Sodium Chloride

Benzyl Benzoate

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Citronellol

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Benzalkonium Chloride

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Uniqueness15 out of 17

88.2%

Uniqueness17 out of 19

89.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 17

29%

chemical

11 out of 17

65%

natural

7 out of 19

37%

chemical

10 out of 19

53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Benzyl Benzoate^#6Linalool^#12

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#17

Detailed view

Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Foam Wash vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

Position 2

#2Zinc Coceth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4PEG-75

Origin: chemical

Role: Binding, Humectant, Solvent

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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#4Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

Position 5

#5Amyl Cinnamal

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.