SKKN BY KIM Cleanser Versus Differin Gentle Cleanser
Updated on June 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
SKKN BY KIM Cleanser 45 ingredients
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SKKN BY KIM Cleanser 45 ingredients
Differin Gentle Cleanser 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Trisodium EDTA
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Myristic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Bisabolol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Sulfite, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Trisodium EDTA, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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