SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser vs Humane Acne Wash

SkinCeuticals

Humane

A face cleanser, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

13 ingredients

6 ingredients

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution1
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Hexylene Glycol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Hexylene Glycol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Sorbitol
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-8
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
Cleansing
0-2 / 1
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

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