Clinique All About Clean™ Foaming Facial Soap vs Plum 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

Clinique

Plum

A face wash built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face wash

21 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 293.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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

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
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Sodium Lactate
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Trehalose, Urea
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Sucrose
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Sucrose

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Xylitol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Fragrance

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
0-1 / —
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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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.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →