Clinique
Extra Gentle Cleansing FoamA face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phyllostachys Edulis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Sucrose Stearate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sucrose Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
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
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
3 / 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
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →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 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foam Boosting
Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Caffeine
Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Caffeine is the heterocyclic organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caffeine →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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