Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser vs Medicube Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam

Vanicream

Medicube

A face cleanser built around Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.

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

Face cleanser

12 ingredients

44 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

Brand price

USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from South Korea

At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide

Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Centella asiatica (Cica)2
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol
Sun Protection1
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Titanium Dioxide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance

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Water (in both products)
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
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming
Caprylyl Glycol (in both products)
Emollient
0-1 / —
Mica
Colorant
0-1 / —
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —

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
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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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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate isn't fungal acne safe.
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Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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