Vanicream Liquid Cleanser vs The Inkey List Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser

Vanicream

The Inkey List

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

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

Face cleanser

11 ingredients

15 ingredients

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USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 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

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Citric Acid
Exfoliating1
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
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

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

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Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride (in both products)
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Citric Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Laurate
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative

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

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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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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