SkinCeuticals
Glycolic Acid Renewal CleanserA face wash built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face wash built around Centella asiatica and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 42.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 349.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

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
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tranexamic 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 Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Film Forming
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Barrier Repair
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Humectant
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
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice →
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