Mela B3 Facial Gel Cleanser With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide
LHA Cleansing Gel: LHA/AHA/BHA Face Cleanser for Acne

La Roche-Posay

Mela B3 Facial Gel Cleanser With Melasyl™ + Niacinamide

SkinCeuticals

LHA Cleansing Gel: LHA/AHA/BHA Face Cleanser for Acne

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

A face wash built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash
Face wash
26 ingredients
16 ingredients

Brand price

USD 26.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 45.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Coco-Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Propanediol

    Viscosity Controlling

    0-1 / —

    • Hydrating

  • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

    Cleansing

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

  • PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)

    Emulsifying

    0 / 0

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

  • Sodium Hydroxide

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Sodium Chloride (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0-1 / —

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Coco-Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Propylene Glycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)

    Emulsifying

    0 / 0

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

  • Sorbitol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Glycolic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Triethanolamine

    Cleansing

    2 / 0

    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sodium Chloride (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

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