Comparison between Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Cuticura Face Scrub

Murad

Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment

Cuticura

Face Scrub

- 48 components -

- 26 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance

Components only in Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment 43

Salicylic Acid, 1.0%, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer, Dimethicone and 38 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 89.6%

Components only in Cuticura Face Scrub 21

Polyethylene, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and 16 more. Show all.

Uniqueness: 80.8%

Face to Face

Components position by position

Hilight unique

Salicylic Acid

Water

1.0%

Polyethylene

Water

Petrolatum

Propanediol

Mineral Oil

Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Stearic Acid

Dimethicone

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Niacinamide

Disodium Edetate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair conditioning, Hair protection

Effects unique for Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment:

Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Regeneration, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating, Hair follicle nutrition

Effects unique for Face Scrub:

UV Protection

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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are

Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

16 out of 48

33%

chemical

25 out of 48

52%

natural

7 out of 26

27%

chemical

9 out of 26

35%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract^#15Allantoin^#17Glycerin^#22Betaine^#28Butylene Glycol^#34

Oily skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#14Allantoin^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 5

Allantoin^#17Salicylic Acid^#1Glycolic Acid^#14Citric Acid^#38Limonene^#44Linalool^#45

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#12Butylene Glycol^#13

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Petrolatum^#3Stearic Acid^#5

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Hexyl Cinnamal^#23Limonene^#24Linalool^#25

Detailed view

Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Cuticura Face Scrub

Position 1

#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.

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#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.