Comparison between SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

SkinCeuticals

Simply Clean Gel

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Wash

- 18 components -

- 19 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 6

Water, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA and 1 more. Show.

Components only in SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel 12

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol and 7 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 66.7%

Components only in Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash 13

Salicylic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate and 8 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 68.4%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Water

Coco-Betaine

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Glycerin

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Acrylates Copolymer

Sodium Chloride

Pentylene Glycol

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Sodium Chloride

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Propylene Glycol

Benzalkonium Chloride

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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, Lightening, Lifting, Antiseptic, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating

Effects unique for Simply Clean Gel:

Hair gloss

Effects unique for Oil-Free Acne Wash:

UV Protection, Acne fighting, Healing, Antistatic, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Deodorant, Regeneration

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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are

Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 18

28%

chemical

10 out of 18

56%

natural

7 out of 19

37%

chemical

10 out of 19

53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#4Propylene Glycol^#8

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Limonene^#15Citric Acid^#18

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

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel vs. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash

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.