Dr.Althea Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing Oil vs Clinique Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel

Dr.Althea

Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing Oil

Clinique

Acne Solutions™ Cleansing Gel

A face cleanser built around Vitamin E and Ceramide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Face cleanser

33 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 21.00 · 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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Key Ingredients

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Benefits

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed 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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning

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
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

Ingredients Explained

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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →