Comparison between Neutrogena Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Neutrogena

Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

- 14 components -

- 27 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 7

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide and 2 more. Show.

Components only in Neutrogena Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser 7

Kaolin, Bentonite, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Sodium Citrate and 2 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 50.0%

Components only in CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 20

Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Niacinamide, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate and 15 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 74.1%

Face to Face

Components position by position

Hilight unique

1

Water

1

Salicylic Acid

2

Glycerin

2

Water

3

Kaolin

3

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

4

Bentonite

4

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

5

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

5

Glycerin

6

Gluconolactone

6

Niacinamide

7

Citric Acid

7

Gluconolactone

8

Sodium Hydroxide

8

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, Lightening, Lifting, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss

Effects unique for Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser:

UV Protection, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Acne Control Cleanser:

Pore Shrinking, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antistatic, Deodorant, Protection, Hair conditioning

Antioxidant

2

3

In the left product

Gluconolactone⁶

Citric Acid⁷

In the right product

Niacinamide⁶

Gluconolactone⁷

Triethyl Citrate¹⁵

UV Protection

1

No

In the left product

Titanium Dioxide¹⁴

In the right product

Moisturizing

2

5

In the left product

Glycerin²

Gluconolactone⁶

In the right product

Glycerin⁵

Gluconolactone⁷

Carbomer¹³

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid²²

Phytosphingosine²⁶

Cleansing

3

5

In the left product

Kaolin³

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate⁵

Citric Acid⁷

In the right product

Salicylic Acid (2%)¹

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine⁴

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate⁸

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate¹⁸

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate²³

Acne fighting

1

4

In the left product

Gluconolactone⁶

In the right product

Salicylic Acid (2%)¹

Niacinamide⁶

Gluconolactone⁷

Phytosphingosine²⁶

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

No

No

Cruelty free

No

No

Reef friendly

Yes

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Yes

Organic score

natural

8 out of 14

57%

chemical

6 out of 14

43%

natural

6 out of 27

22%

chemical

18 out of 27

67%

Concerns

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Comedogenic

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Allergens

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Alcohols

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Fragrances

1

No

In the left product

Fragrance¹¹

In the right product

Malassezia unsafe

1

1

In the left product

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate⁵

In the right product

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate⁸

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Parabens

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Silicones

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Sulfates

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

PEG

No

1

In the left product

In the right product

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate⁹

Gluten

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Coconut

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Petroleum-based

No

No

In the left product

In the right product

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#14Citric Acid^#7

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 Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser vs. CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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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

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