SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser vs Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

SkinCeuticals

Anua

A face cleanser built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cleanser built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cleanser

27 ingredients

32 ingredients

Brand price

USD 39.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 15.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol
Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol, Zinc PCA
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Limonene

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying

Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Film Forming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

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.
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →
Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →