Versus

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel Versus Sekkisei White Foaming Wash

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on January 30, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin
Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

When to use

23 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
91% use every day
6 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
allywally's avatar

ally <3

5 months ago
Review

This cleanser is the only one that i’ve found that didn’t dry out my skin,, despite it containing SLS, it’s gentle on my skin and cleanses effectively. I would really recommend if you have sensitive or dry skin and even though it is on the pricier side,, one bottle lasts me about 3 months ―୨୧⋆ ˚

#no scent
#works well

Sekkisei White Foaming Wash 17 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
madxbunn's avatar

Madison Costa

4 months ago
Review

Love the plush texture and how well it cleans! The scent is definitely very strong, I could do without it.

#strong scent
#works well