Dr.Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser vs Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel

Dr.Althea

Clinique

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

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.

Face cleanser

43 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 29.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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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

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

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

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Sucrose
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Sucrose

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Dryness1
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
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 (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
1,2-Hexanediol
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

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
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 Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Sucrose
Humectant
0-1 / —
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin Protecting
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
- Under-Eye Care

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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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)
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
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