The Inkey List Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser vs Medik8 Calmwise™ Soothing Cleanser

The Inkey List

Medik8

A face cleanser built around AHA and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face wash built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.

Face cleanser

Face wash

15 ingredients

26 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

GBP 25.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Sea Water, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Bicarbonate
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Citric Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
May Worsen Irritation5
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool
May Worsen Rosacea4
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Xanthan Gum
Cleansing
0-1 / —
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sea Water
Humectant
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Menaquinone-4
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol (in both products)
Preservative
0 / —

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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Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
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Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →