> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.neutralyze.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Neutralyze Exfoliating Pads vs. Stridex

> How Neutralyze Exfoliating Pads compare to Stridex and other drugstore salicylic acid pads.

| | Neutralyze Exfoliating Pads | Typical drugstore pads (e.g., Stridex Maximum) |
| - | - | - |
| Actives | Salicylic acid + mandelic acid (BHA + AHA) | Salicylic acid only (commonly 2%) |
| Post-acne marks | Mandelic acid actively fades marks | Not addressed |
| Fragrance | Fragrance-free | Varies; often includes fragrance |
| Texture | Dual-textured, extra-large, non-sticky | Single texture |
| Count | 100 pads | Commonly \~90 |
| Guarantee | 365-day money-back | Retailer-dependent |

The practical difference: drugstore pads treat active breakouts; Neutralyze pads treat breakouts **and** work on the marks they leave behind, in a pH-balanced, fragrance-free formula suited to sensitive and acne-prone skin.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Competitor formulations change; check current labels. Comparison reflects typical drugstore salicylic-only pads as of 2026.


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