SkinMedica
AHA/BHA Exfoliating CleanserA face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face wash built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 275.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (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
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Film Forming
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Occlusive
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (in both products)
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
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
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →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 →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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