Comparison between Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry vs. Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry

Cetaphil

Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

- 15 components -

- 37 components -

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Ingredients in both products 7

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate and 2 more. Show.

Components only in Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry 8

Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin and 3 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 53.3%

Components only in Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer 30

Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ceteareth-20 and 25 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 81.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Dimethicone

Water

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl Alcohol

Polyacrylamide

Dimethicone

Sorbitan Olivate

Sodium Polyacrylate

Phenoxyethanol

Glycerin

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Ceteareth-20

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: , Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry:

Antistatic

Effects unique for Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer:

Antioxidant, UV Protection, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

2 out of 15

13%

chemical

12 out of 15

80%

natural

8 out of 37

22%

chemical

22 out of 37

59%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Sodium Hyaluronate^#12

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#36Allantoin^#37

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Salicylic Acid^#1Allantoin^#37Ethylhexyl Palmitate^#11PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Allantoin^#37Salicylic Acid^#1

Detailed view

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream Extra Dry vs. Cetaphil Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer

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.