Comparison between Neutrogena Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Neutrogena

Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

- 14 components -

- 27 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid

Components only in Neutrogena Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash 9

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sorbitol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride and 4 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 64.3%

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 22

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and 17 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Water

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Sorbitol

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Glycolic Acid

Glycerin

Gluconolactone

Niacinamide

Sodium Hydroxide

Gluconolactone

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Lifting, Antistatic, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash:

Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Acne Control Cleanser:

Pore Shrinking, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Deodorant, Protection

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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 14

36%

chemical

8 out of 14

57%

natural

6 out of 27

22%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate^#9

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycolic Acid^#5Salicylic Acid^#8

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Glycolic Acid^#5Salicylic Acid^#8Citric Acid^#13

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Benzoic Acid^#27

Detailed view

Neutrogena Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

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 (2%)

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.