Dr.Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser vs PanOxyl Acne Gel Wash

Dr.Althea

PanOxyl

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

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

Face cleanser

43 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 15.90 · checked 26 Sept 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

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
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
PEG-150 Distearate

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Water (in both products)
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
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

Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
0-1 / —
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- 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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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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