Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser vs The Derma Co 2% Cica-Glow Daily Face Wash with Tranexamic Acid & Licorice Extract

Kiehl's

The Derma Co

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

A face wash built around Centella asiatica and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

20 ingredients

19 ingredients

Brand price

INR 2800.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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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

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting1
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Salicylic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Perlite
Bulking
0-1 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
Chlorphenesin
Preservative
0 / —

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
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Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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