Wardah Acnederm Pure Foaming Cleanser vs Dermalogica acne clearing skin wash

Wardah

Dermalogica

A face cleanser built around Zinc salt, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face cleanser

19 ingredients

54 ingredients

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

Brand price

USD 49.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Indonesia

Brand country not recorded

At a Glance

They come out differently on EU-allergen-free, Sulfate-free, Pore-clogger-free and Oil-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc Gluconate
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid
Zinc salt (sebum/soothing)1
Zinc salts, used for sebum control and soothing.
Zinc PCA
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Zinc Gluconate
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-3 Distearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance

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Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Sulfate surfactants (SLS/SLES)
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propylene Glycol (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
Emulsifying
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate (in both products)
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium PCA
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hydrating

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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 →
Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →
Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →