Comparison between Equate Oil-Free Acne Scrub vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Equate

Oil-Free Acne Scrub

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Wash

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34 Ingredients 19

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Hydroxide K

Salicylic Acid

Fragrance

Water

D&C Red No. 30 (Ci 73360)

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

FD&C Red No. 40 (Ci 16035)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Laminaria Hyperborea Extract

Sodium Chloride

D&C Violet No. 2 (Ci 60725)

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Agar

Benzalkonium Chloride

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Uniqueness22 out of 34

64.7%

Uniqueness7 out of 19

36.8%

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

11 out of 34

32%

chemical

15 out of 34

44%

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: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#14Propylene Glycol^#32Butylene Glycol^#34

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#26

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Titanium Dioxide^#10

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

Equate Oil-Free Acne Scrub vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

Position 1

#1Hydroxide K

Origin: No information

Role: No information

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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

#2Fragrance

Origin: chemical

Role: Deodorant, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Fragrances

EWG Rating [ 8 ]

Fragrance is a mix of chemical ingredients (usually 20-30 chemicals but up to 200 sometimes) that help the product to smell better. It can hide many bad things. Synthetic fragrances may contain many different chemicals, but manufacturers don’t want to reveal each of them for some reason and hide them behind the word "Fragrance".

Chemical fragrances can lead to irritation or cause allergic reactions. Fortunately, the fragrance is usually located at the bottom of the list meaning its concentration is low. If you see it at the top, it’s a bad sign… It's a good idea to test the product first in this case.

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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

#3D&C Red No. 30 (Ci 73360)

Origin: No information

Role: Colorant

EWG Rating [ 5 ]

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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

#4FD&C Red No. 40 (Ci 16035)

Origin: No information

Role: Colorant

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

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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

#5Laminaria Hyperborea Extract

Origin: No information

Role: Fragrance ingredient

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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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.