Dupes for 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash For Acne-Prone Skin
by Plum · Face wash
20 products come close enough to call a dupe, best match first.
How the match is scored
A dupe is always the same kind of product — a serum is only compared with serums. Within that, two things are scored and blended.
Ingredient Match compares the two ingredient lists. Lists are ordered by concentration, so an ingredient near the top counts for more than one near the bottom; a dupe has to cover what matters most in the original. It weighs most of all.
Attribute Match compares what the two products are for: the benefits their ingredients are known for, such as hydrating or acne fighting. Those benefits come from the ingredients, not from tests of either product.
Only products scoring 60% or more are listed, at most 50. A match is about the formula on the label: it can't see concentrations the label doesn't print, texture, or how a product feels on your skin.
Dupe #1
The Derma Co
2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel69% match
90% Attribute Match · 51% Ingredient Match
They share 13 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 34).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #2
The Derma Co
The Derma Co. X Dr V Skin Renew Peptide Anti-Pollution Face Wash with Peptides & Niacinamide67% match
78% Attribute Match · 53% Ingredient Match
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 23).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 449.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #3
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 29).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 99.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #4
The Derma Co
2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid & 2% Niacinamide67% match
78% Attribute Match · 53% Ingredient Match
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 29).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 699.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #5
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 22).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 275.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #6
Brillare
Oil Away Face Wash For Oily, Acne Prone Skin66% match
90% Attribute Match · 47% Ingredient Match
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 27).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 495.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #7
Mamaearth
Green Tea Face Wash With Green Tea & Collagen For Open Pores65% match
78% Attribute Match · 49% Ingredient Match
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 36).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 399.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #8
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 29).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 249.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #9
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 27).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #10
Mamaearth
Charcoal Face Wash with Activated Charcoal and Coffee for Oil Control64% match
73% Attribute Match · 49% Ingredient Match
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 20).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 799.00 · checked 6 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #11
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 22).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Cruelty-free
Compare side by side →Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Dupe #12
They share 9 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 24).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 365.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #13
Pilgrim
Australian Tea Tree Oil-Balance Gel Face Wash63% match
82% Attribute Match · 44% Ingredient Match
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 29).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 250.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #14
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 26).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #15
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 32).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 595.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #16
They share 12 of this product's 25 ingredients.
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 215.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #17
They share 10 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 21).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 224.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #18
The Derma Co
1% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel61% match
95% Attribute Match · 35% Ingredient Match
They share 6 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 16).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #19
The Derma Co
Nia-Ceramide Barrier Repair Face Wash with 2% Niacinamide and 1% Ceramide60% match
78% Attribute Match · 41% Ingredient Match
They share 11 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 37).
Both are
- EU-allergen-free
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Pore-clogger-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 249.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
Compare side by side →Dupe #20
Dot & Key
Cica + Salicylic Acid Face Wash for Oily Skin60% match
86% Attribute Match · 38% Ingredient Match
They share 9 of this product's 25 ingredients (the dupe lists 33).
Both are
- Alcohol-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Sulfate-free
- Oil-free
- Reef-safe
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free
Both are likely good for
- Hydrating
- Barrier Repair
- Reduces Irritation
- Smoothing
- Acne Fighting
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Exfoliating
- Anti-Pollution
Brand price: INR 375.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
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