What Is Better: Proactiv, Neutrogena or Clearasil?

The Proactiv, Neutrogena, and Clearasil skin care lines all have good products for acne prone skin, according to Paula’s Choice. However, each line also offers products with skin-irritating ingredients.

According to Paula’s Choice, the Clearasil skin care line is an inexpensive and often effective tool for clearing skin. The line includes products with 10% benzoyl peroxide, plus Clearasil’s selection of water-soluble cleansers. However, 10% benzoyl peroxide might prove too harsh for some skin. In addition, the line features a number of products with irritating ingredients. Recommended products include DailyClear Tinted Acne Treatment Cream and DailyClear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream.

The Neutrogena review in Paula’s Choice suggests that the brand’s selection of anti-acne products is not one of its strengths. While the water-soluble cleansers and UV-protection products are effective, the products that fall under the Clear Pore, Blackhead Eliminating, and Deep Clean sub-brands are riddled with irritating ingredients. The best Neutrogena product for people suffering from acne is the Shine Control Powder.

Proactive has a number of strengths, according to Paula’s Choice, which praises the brand’s AHA and BHA products, as well as its sunscreen options. However, some of the brand’s products use irritating ingredients. Some of the better Proactive offerings include the Advanced Blemish Treatment, the Clarifying Night Cream, and the Emergency Blemish Relief.