Mamaearth Baby DermaSoft Bathing Bar vs Foxtale 5% Exfoliating Body Acne Wash with Salicylic Acid & Zinc PCA

Mamaearth

Foxtale

A body wash built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Body wash

22 ingredients

34 ingredients

Brand price

INR 203.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 399.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Mannitol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Castoryl Maleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Polysorbate 20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Zea Mays Starch
Skin Protecting
0-1 / —
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Decyl Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

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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Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside is the product obtained from the condensation of decyl alcohol with glucose
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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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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →