Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation

Neutrogena

Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser with Salicylic Acid

The Derma Co

1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation

A face wash built around PHA and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash
Face wash
16 ingredients
28 ingredients

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INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Mineral sunscreen1

    Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Sunscreen1

    Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.

    Titanium Dioxide

  • Alpha arbutin1

    A gentler glycosylated relative of hydroquinone.

    Alpha-Arbutin

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Myristic Acid

    Cleansing

    3 / 0

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Potassium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Stearic Acid

    Cleansing

    2-3 / 0

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Decyl Glucoside

    Cleansing

  • Lauric Acid

    Cleansing

    4 / 1

    • Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
    • Possibly animal-derived
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glycol Distearate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling

    Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.

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  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating, Viscosity Controlling

    Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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