Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel vs innisfree Vitamin C Brightening Mask-To-Foam™ Facial Cleanser

Clinique

Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel

innisfree

Vitamin C Brightening Mask-To-Foam™ Facial Cleanser

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.

A face cleanser built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face cleanser

20 ingredients

40 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Sulfate-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Sucrose
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Sucrose

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Propanediol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citric Acid, Glycol Distearate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Dryness1
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lauric Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lauric Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care

Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Water
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
2 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

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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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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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 →