Arencia Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser vs CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser

Arencia

CeraVe

A face cleanser built around Panthenol and BHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face cleanser

45 ingredients

27 ingredients

Brand price

USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from United States

At a Glance

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Bakuchiol1
A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.
Bakuchiol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyquaternium-67, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

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Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Xanthan Gum (in both products)
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Polyquaternium-67
Film Forming
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coconut Acid
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Isethionate
Cleansing
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →