Dr.Althea Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing Oil vs Humane Acne Wash

Dr.Althea

Gentle Pore Vegan Cleansing Oil

Humane

Acne Wash

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

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

33 ingredients

6 ingredients

Brand price

USD 21.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Pore-clogger-free, Oil-free and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

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

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

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

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Gluconolactone
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Gluconolactone

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 Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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 (in both products)
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

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

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
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