Dupes & alternatives for Neutrogena-Clear & Defend Facial Wash

Clear & Defend Facial Wash
Neutrogena

Clear & Defend Facial Wash

Medium irritancy Score: 91/100
21 alternatives found · Best match: 91% (High)
Salicylic Acid Acne + Blackhead Cleanser
91%
High match
$11.99
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE +1 more

Key differences

BETAINEALLANTOINZINC PCA +6 more
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Daily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Salicylic Acid Cleanser
≈ $33.34
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE +1 more

Key differences

BETAINE SALICYLATEBETAINELACTOBACILLUS FERMENT +4 more
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Renewing SA Face Cleanser for Normal Cleanser
$9.89
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE +1 more

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLUCONOLACTONECERAMIDE 1 +11 more
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Acne Clarifying Cleanser
90%
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 formula90%
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 formula88%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients39%
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Cleanance Acne Cleanser
Eau Thermale Avene
Cleanance Acne Cleanser
88%
High match
≈ $20.35
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

BETAINESACCHARIDE ISOMERATESTEARYL ALCOHOL +8 more
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Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser
$21.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

BETAINESACCHARIDE ISOMERATESTEARYL ALCOHOL +8 more
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Ceramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser
86%
High match
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINPEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDECERAMIDE ASCERAMIDE NP +13 more
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Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser
86%
High match
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOLGLYCERIN +1 more

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLYCOLIC ACIDMANDELIC ACID +5 more
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Anti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser
≈ $24.03
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

NIACINAMIDESQUALANEPEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES +6 more
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TRAVEL GLEANSER + SA
86%
High match
$6.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

ZINC PCAINULINCARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL +6 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula86%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients33%
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THE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH
$14.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OILHELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILDISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE +4 more
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SALICYLIC ACID EXFOLIATING GEL CLEANSER
85%
High match
$9.99
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Key differences

DECYL GLUCOSIDELAURYL GLUCOSIDESODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula85%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients33%
All ingredients28%
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Acne Cleansing Gel
85%
High match
Low irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOLSODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDEGLYCOLIC ACIDLACTIC ACID +7 more
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Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Key differences

NIACINAMIDELACTOBACILLUS FERMENTSODIUM LACTATE +13 more
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Pomegranate Pore Refining Cleansing Gel
≈ $26.55
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINPEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE +1 more

Key differences

LACTIC ACIDCAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACTDISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE +6 more
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Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel
83%
High match
$23.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

SALICYLIC ACIDGLYCERINPEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

Key differences

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINECAFFEINELAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT +6 more
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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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All Kill Acne Cleanser
77%
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.