Comparison between Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash vs. CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Wash

CeraVe

SA Smoothing Cleanser

- 19 components -

- 24 components -

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Ingredients in both products 3

Salicylic Acid, Water, Disodium EDTA

Components only in Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash 16

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate and 11 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 84.2%

Components only in CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser 21

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone and 16 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 87.5%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Salicylic Acid

Water

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Glycerin

Sodium Chloride

Niacinamide

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Gluconolactone

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Benzalkonium Chloride

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

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Positive Effects

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

Effects unique for Oil-Free Acne Wash:

UV Protection, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Regeneration, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for SA Smoothing Cleanser:

Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antifungal, Protection, Hair gloss

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

7 out of 19

37%

chemical

10 out of 19

53%

natural

4 out of 24

17%

chemical

17 out of 24

71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Propylene Glycol^#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#1

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 2

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#13Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#15Salicylic Acid^#1Citric Acid^#17

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#14

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Salicylic Acid^#14

Detailed view

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash vs. CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Position 1

#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.

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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.