Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize Versus The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

This acne moisturizer is formulated around Salicylic Acid and Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.

This oil-control serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Zinc PCA to balance excess oil and refine the look of pores.

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Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Water

Dicaprylyl Ether

Cetearyl Alcohol

Glycerin

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Dimethicone

Methyl Gluceth-20

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Dicetyl Phosphate

Steareth-20

Steareth-2

Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate

Sodium Benzoate

Parfum

Sodium Hydroxide

Disodium EDTA

Xanthan Gum

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

BHT

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Steareth-20, Steareth-2, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, BHT, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Niacinamide 10%

Pentylene Glycol

Zinc PCA 1%

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Isoceteth-20

Ethoxydiglycol

Phenoxyethanol

Chlorphenesin

Water, Niacinamide 10%, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA 1%, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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