SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser vs Skinfix 2% BHA Cleanser

SkinCeuticals

Skinfix

A face cleanser, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face cleanser

13 ingredients

24 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Stearyl Alcohol
Azelaic acid1
Works on acne, redness and pigmentation at once.
Azelaic Acid
AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Polydextrose, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Stearyl Alcohol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide

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.
Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Stearyl Alcohol

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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 (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —

Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bentonite
Emulsion Stabilising
0 / 0
- Oil Control
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
- Azelaic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Redness Reducing

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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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →