Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser vs The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel

Kiehl's

The Derma Co

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

Face wash

20 ingredients

34 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 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

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic 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

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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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 (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Perlite
Bulking
0-1 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
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
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Glyceryl Glucoside
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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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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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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
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Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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