Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm
Acne Gel Wash

Dr.Althea

Pore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm

PanOxyl

Acne Gel Wash

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

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

Face cleanser
Face cleanser
30 ingredients
22 ingredients

Brand price

USD 22.90 · 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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Key Ingredients

  • 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

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Occlusive

    1 / 1

  • Synthetic Wax

    Fragrance

    • Barrier Repair

  • PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

    Emollient

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • PEG-10 Isostearate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

    Emulsifying

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Tocopherol

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

    Emollient

    • Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
    • Plant or mineral oil
    • May Worsen Oily Skin
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sorbitan Sesquioleate

    Emulsifying

    0-1 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient

    Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula

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  • 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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