Clinique For Men™ Oil Control Face Wash vs Plum 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin

Clinique

Plum

A face wash built around AHA, for hydration and soothing irritation.

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

Face wash

22 ingredients

25 ingredients

Brand price

USD 29.00 · 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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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

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 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 Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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 / —
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
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
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
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 Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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
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 (in both products)
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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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →
Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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