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Glycerin Gentle Purifying CleanserA face cleanser built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around AHA and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 39.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Palmitic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Palmitic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Perfuming
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Perfuming
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Skin Conditioning
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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