VT Cosmetics
PDRN Barrier CleanserHumane
Acne WashA face cleanser built around AHA and PHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.
Brand price
USD 22.08 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Panthenol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Stearic Acid
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
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
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →
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