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Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam Versus Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam

Face Cleanser

American Brand

Korean Brand

Updated on January 13, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam 36 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients

Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam

Salicylic Acid 2%

Masking

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant

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Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Sucrose

Disodium Phosphate

Arginine Cocoate

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Cola Nitida Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning

Algae Extract

Emollient

Mentha Piperita Callus Lysate

Antioxidant

Sea Whip Extract

Skin Conditioning

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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PPG-6

Skin Conditioning

Decyltetradeceth-30

Cleansing

Lactobacillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Longifolene

Acetyl Glucosamine

Capryloyl Glycine

Perillaldehyde

10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Polyquaternium-7

Beta-Caryophyllene

Phospholipids

Sodium Stearate

Sodium Salicylate

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Chloroxylenol

Antimicrobial

Gentle Cleansing Foam

Water

Skin Conditioning

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Sodium Chloride

Pentylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Cleansing

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Parfum

Isostearic Acid

Potassium Hydroxide

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Limonene

Perfuming

Disodium EDTA

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Tetrasodium EDTA

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract

Skin Conditioning

Linalool

Perfuming

Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Dextrin

Absorbent

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Astringent

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Angelica Keiskei Extract

Antioxidant

Citric Acid

Buffering

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Parfum, Isostearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Linalool, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Citric Acid, Tocopherol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing, Foaming

This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.

According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.

Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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