K-Secret Seoul 1988 Daily Gel Cleanser: Retinal Liposome + Pear vs Humane Acne Wash

K-Secret

Humane

A face cleanser built around AHA and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Face cleanser

51 ingredients

6 ingredients

Brand price

USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Retinoid1
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Retinal
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance

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

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Zea Mays Starch
Skin Protecting
0-1 / —
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing

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 / —

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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