Arencia Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser vs Dermalogica acne clearing skin wash

Arencia

Dermalogica

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

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

Face cleanser

45 ingredients

54 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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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

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

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

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
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
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium PCA
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating

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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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.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic, UV Absorber
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
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Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →