Comparison between Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Peel-off Mask

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 9
Components only in Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment 39
Uniqueness: 81.3%
Components only in Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Peel-off Mask 10
Uniqueness: 52.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Salicylic Acid
1
Water
2
1.0%
2
Polyvinyl Alcohol
3
Water
3
Alcohol Denatured
4
Propanediol
4
Glycerin
5
Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer
5
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
6
Dimethicone
6
Polyvinyl Acetate
7
Niacinamide
7
1,2-Hexanediol
8
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection, Hair follicle nutrition
Effects unique for Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Peel-off Mask:
No unique effects found
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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 19
37%
chemical
11 out of 19
58%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
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Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
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: 3Negative: 2
Glycerin#41,2-Hexanediol#7Propylene Glycol#14Alcohol Denatured#3Alcohol Denatured#13
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#17Glycolic Acid#18

Detailed view

Murad Outsmart Acne Clarifying Treatment vs. Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Prone Skin Peel-off Mask
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.

Position 2

#21.0%

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Polyvinyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Water

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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#3Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Glycerin

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
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.

Position 5

#5Polymethylsilsesquioxane/Silica Crosspolymer

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Film former
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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