Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel Versus Aestura Theracne 365 Clear pH Balancing Cleansing Gel
Updated on March 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Clear pH Balancing Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Clear pH Balancing Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Mandelic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Trilinoleic Acid
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide AP, Trilinoleic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Aestura Theracne 365 Clear pH Balancing Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
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Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
IM USING THIS ON MY HIDEOUS BACKACNE FOR A WHILE AND ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING😭 It's hydrating and gentle while having triple aha and no salicylic acid ( I can't tolerate salicylic acid so it's a good option for me😭 ) only had some slight purging at start but it went away soon and left my back unrecognizable😍 Backacne Bye Bye😎 I also tried using this one face hoping it unclogs some pores by cellturn Show more
