> ## 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       | 60-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.

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  Competitor formulations change; check current labels. Comparison reflects typical drugstore salicylic-only pads as of 2026.
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