SkinCeuticals
Glycolic Acid Renewal CleanserA face wash built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 3000.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
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- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →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 →Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Coconut Acid
Cleansing, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coconut Acid →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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