PanOxyl
Acne Gel WashA face cleanser built around Ceramide and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 30.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydroxyectoin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Squalene, Tocopherol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
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.
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glutamine, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Lauryl Glucoside, Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (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
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate (in both products)
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →Potassium Sorbate
Fragrance, Preservative
Potassium Sorbate is the organic salt that conforms generally to the formula:
Learn more about Potassium Sorbate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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