Mamaearth Oil-Free Face Wash with Apple Cider Vinegar & Salicylic Acid for Acne-Prone Skin vs Mamaearth Aqua Glow Face Wash With Himalayan Thermal Water and Hyaluronic Acid for Intense Hydration

Mamaearth

Mamaearth

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for smoothing and hydration.

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

Face wash

22 ingredients

19 ingredients

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

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

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
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

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

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

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

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

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

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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
Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamide MEA (in both products)
Foam Boosting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

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
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Himalayan Thermal Water
Solvent
Cocamide MEA (in both products)
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

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 →
Cocamide MEA
Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamide MEA isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamide MEA →
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 →
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →
Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
Learn more about Parfum →