Dupes & alternatives for The Ordinary-Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser

Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser
The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid and Squalane Cleanser

Medium irritancy Score: 100/100
20 alternatives found · Best match: 46% (Medium)
Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser
46%
Medium match
Low irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

NIACINAMIDESALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOL +7 more
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Acne+ 2% BHA Cleanser
44%
Medium match
$35.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

AZELAIC ACIDNIACINAMIDESALICYLIC ACID +5 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula44%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients16%
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AHA Renewal Cleansing Gel
43%
Medium match
$50.00
Low irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACID

Key differences

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEDISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATEPEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE +1 more
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Common ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula43%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients7%
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Cleansers & Toners Age Reform: AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$37.40
Low irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDSODIUM PCA

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDSODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATELACTIC ACID +5 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula43%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients7%
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Age-Purify Clean Smoothing Purifying Cleansing Gel
$22.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDUREAGLUTAMIC ACID +7 more

Key differences

AZELAIC ACIDNIACINAMIDEGLUCONOLACTONE +27 more
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Purifying Mousse Cleanser
41%
Medium match
$36.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDUREAGLYCERIN +3 more

Key differences

LACTOBIONIC ACIDLACTIC ACIDLACTOBACILLUS FERMENT +8 more
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Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINTRIETHANOLAMINE

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACIDCOCO-BETAINE +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula41%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients12%
All ingredients9%
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White Velvet Mousse
40%
Medium match
$36.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINPCA +1 more

Key differences

LACTIC ACIDTARTARIC ACIDBACILLUS FERMENT +6 more
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Revitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel
$12.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINTRIETHANOLAMINE

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACIDSTEARETH-100 +3 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula40%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients12%
All ingredients14%
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Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash
$9.49
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDPANTHENOLCAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT +6 more
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Common ingredients (2)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula40%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients5%
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Daily Cleanser
Skin Authority
Daily Cleanser
40%
Medium match
$3.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACID

Key differences

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEDISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATEPEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE +1 more
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Common ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula40%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients3%
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PURIFIDE by Acnecide Blackhead Control Deep Exfoliating Cleanser
$7.49
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINPOLYSORBATE 20

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDLINOLEIC ACIDLINOLENIC ACID +6 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula39%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients12%
All ingredients9%
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Purifying Cleansing Gel Homecare
Exuviance Professional
Purifying Cleansing Gel Homecare
39%
Low match
$29.90
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINTRIETHANOLAMINE

Key differences

GLUCONOLACTONEBENZOPHENONE-4SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE +4 more
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Similarity breakdown
Overall formula39%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients12%
All ingredients7%
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Pure Radiance Cleanser
Akademikliniken
Pure Radiance Cleanser
39%
Low match
$180.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERINSODIUM PCA

Key differences

LACTIC ACIDPANTHENOLZINC GLUCONATE +8 more
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Hyséac 3-Régul Global Skin Care + Cleansing Gel
$13.15
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDSQUALANEGLYCERIN

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDLACTIC ACIDADENOSINE +21 more
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Facial Cleansing Gel with AHA
39%
Low match
$38.33
High irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACID

Key differences

NIACINAMIDELACTIC ACIDPANTHENOL +9 more
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Common ingredients (1)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula39%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients12%
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Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
39%
Low match
$15.99
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDGLYCERIN

Key differences

BENZOYL PEROXIDENIACINAMIDEPHYTOSPHINGOSINE +11 more
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Sebium ACTIF Foaming Gel Cleanser
$28.00
Medium irritancy

Why it matches

GLYCOLIC ACIDFRUCTOSEGLYCERIN

Key differences

SALICYLIC ACIDZINC GLUCONATEFRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES +7 more
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Common ingredients (3)
Similarity breakdown
Overall formula39%
Hero ingredients100%
Active ingredients6%
All ingredients12%
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About Similarity Scores

Our similarity score compares product formulas based on shared active ingredients, hero ingredients, and overall formula composition. A higher score means a more similar formula.

70%+ - High match
40-69% - Medium match
<40% - Low match

Note: Similarity is based on WIMJ's formula analysis (actives + overall formula similarity). Ingredient concentrations are estimated; products aren't lab-tested. A similar formula doesn't guarantee the same texture or feel.