Dr.Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser vs Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Dr.Althea

Anua

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

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

Face cleanser

43 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 15.90 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

No retailer listed yet

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
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
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Bisabolol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Bisabolol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

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
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Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →
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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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →