Mamaearth Aqua Glow Face Wash With Himalayan Thermal Water and Hyaluronic Acid for Intense Hydration vs Wardah Lightening Gentle Wash

Mamaearth

Wardah

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

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face wash

19 ingredients

14 ingredients

Brand price

INR 399.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Menthol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Menthol, Niacinamide

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Undecylenoyl Glycine
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Menthol, Parfum
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Menthol, Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Menthol, Parfum

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance, Sodium Laureth Sulfate

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Himalayan Thermal Water
Solvent
Cocamide MEA
Foam Boosting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium PCA
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Capryloyl Glycine
Cleansing
Undecylenoyl Glycine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
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 Lauroyl Sarcosinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Light Stabilizer
0-1 / —
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate →
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 →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →