Dupes & alternatives for Neutrogena-Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Wash

Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Wash
Neutrogena

Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Wash

Medium irritancy Score: 87/100
21 alternatives found · Best match: 85% (High)
Acne Clarifying Cleanser
85%
High match
$10.99
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACTBETAINESODIUM HYALURONATE +1 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula85%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients39%
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Deep Cleanse Gel Nettoyant Moussant
$40.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEZINC PCASODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE +1 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula83%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients39%
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Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser
83%
High match
$35.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

AZELAIC ACIDNIACINAMIDEGLYCOLIC ACID +4 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula83%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients39%
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Cleanance Acne Cleanser
Eau Thermale Avene
Cleanance Acne Cleanser
83%
High match
$21.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

BETAINESACCHARIDE ISOMERATESTEARYL ALCOHOL +8 more
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Purifying Gel Cleanser
Glo Skin Beauty
Purifying Gel Cleanser
79%
High match
$38.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE +1 more

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEPHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT EXTRACTCARNOSINE +7 more
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Cleanser Mousse Nettoyante
79%
High match
$60.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOLGLYCERIN

Key differences

UREAPANTOLACTONELACTOBACILLUS/PORTULACA OLERACEA FERMENT EXTRACT +4 more
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Fresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser with Pure Vitamin C
$25.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Key differences

ASCORBIC ACIDETHYLBISIMINOMETHYLGUAIACOL MANGANESE CHLORIDEKAOLIN +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula78%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients22%
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Gel Moussant Anti-Imperfections
$9.95
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

NIACINAMIDELACTIC ACIDGLYCOLIC ACID +12 more
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Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
$10.99
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEPALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS SPOROCARP EXTRACT +7 more
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Purifying Gel Cleanser
colibri skincare
Purifying Gel Cleanser
78%
High match
$13.97
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

COPPER GLUCONATEZINC GLUCONATEMAGNESIUM ASPARTATE +5 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula78%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients17%
All ingredients22%
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DMK ACU-KLENZ - Acne Cleansing Gel
78%
High match
$47.25
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOL

Key differences

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEDISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATESODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula78%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients17%
All ingredients22%
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Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINPEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

Key differences

CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACIDZINC GLUCONATECOPPER GLUCONATE +12 more
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Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

ANHYDROXYLITOLZINC PCAHYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS +8 more
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Pure Active Intensive Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Gel Wash
$4.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACIDCOPPER PCAPEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE +5 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula75%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients17%
All ingredients39%
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Sebium active purifying foaming gel oily to acne-prone skin
$13.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

GLYCOLIC ACIDFRUCTOSEZINC GLUCONATE +7 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula75%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients17%
All ingredients39%
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All Kill Acne Cleanser
72%
High match
$33.20
Medium irritancy Sponsored

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

LAURIC ACIDCAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTPEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE +6 more
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About Similarity Scores

Our similarity score compares product formulas based on shared active ingredients, hero ingredients, and overall formula composition. A higher score means a more similar formula.

70%+ - High match
40-69% - Medium match
<40% - Low match

Note: Similarity is based on WIMJ's formula analysis (actives + overall formula similarity). Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A similar formula doesn't guarantee the same texture or feel.