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

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 5
Components only in Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment 43
Uniqueness: 89.6%
Components only in Cuticura Face Scrub 21
Uniqueness: 80.8%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Salicylic Acid
1
Water
2
1.0%
2
Polyethylene
3
Water
3
Petrolatum
4
Propanediol
4
Mineral Oil
5
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
5
Stearic Acid
6
Dimethicone
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
7
Niacinamide
7
Disodium Edetate
8
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
8
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
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
16 out of 48
33%
chemical
25 out of 48
52%
natural
7 out of 26
27%
chemical
10 out of 26
38%

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
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.

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