Is it worth it?

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash vs CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser

Cheaper
NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne WashCleanser
$8.996 oz · $1.50/oz
salicylic acid
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Pricier
CeraVeSA Smoothing CleanserCleanser
$14.9916 oz · $0.94/oz
salicylic acidceramidesniacinamide
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The verdict

Paying $6.00 more for CeraVe buys you niacinamide.

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser adds niacinamide (moderate evidence) that Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash doesn't have. On consumer consensus, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash holds 4.4★ across 21,800 reviews vs CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser's 4.5★ across 18,200 reviews. The extra $6.00 for CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is defensible for the added niacinamide.

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