PanOxyl
Acne Gel WashA face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 3000.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded
At a Glance
They come out differently on Fragrance-free and EU-allergen-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salicylic Acid
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- 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
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Glycerin →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →
Similar Comparisons
Each product against its closest dupes.
- View the comparison
Kiehl's
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
CeraVe
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
- View the comparison
PanOxyl
Acne Gel Wash
The Inkey List
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
- View the comparison
Kiehl's
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Kiehl's
Clearly Corrective Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser
- View the comparison
PanOxyl
Acne Gel Wash
Minimalist
Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Cleanser