Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Face Purifying Mask Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Face Purifying Mask Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask

This wash off mask is made with Kaolin and Bentonite for a rinse-off oil-control boost.

This hydrating sheet mask is formulated around Chondrus Crispus Extract and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Water

Kaolin

Glycerin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Petrolatum

Propanediol

Bentonite

Stearyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Argilla

Persea Gratissima Oil

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Xanthan Gum

Sorbitan Stearate

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Hexylene Glycol

Citric Acid

Potassium Bitartrate

Titanium Dioxide

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

BHT

Water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Propanediol, Bentonite, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argilla, Persea Gratissima Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Bitartrate, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, BHT

Dipropylene Glycol

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Chlorphenesin

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Potassium Chloride

Parfum

Disodium EDTA

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Sucrose Cocoate

Tocopherol

Blue 1 Lake

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chlorphenesin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopherol, Blue 1 Lake

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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.

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).

It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.

On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.

Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).

You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.

Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.

Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.

Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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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