SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser vs PanOxyl Acne Gel Wash

SkinCeuticals

PanOxyl

A face cleanser, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cleanser

13 ingredients

22 ingredients

Brand price

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

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At a Glance

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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
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

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

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

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 Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
PEG-150 Distearate

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Sorbitol
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating
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
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 / —

Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
0-1 / —
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- 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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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →