Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 12 Reddit threads · Updated October 15, 2026
Kaolin-and-papain pore cleanser for buildup; drying and breakout-prone. The catch: leaves some skin dry and tight after washing. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
The short answer
Best Overall AlternativeCloud foam minimizes rubbing · $10.50 · 150 ml
Same Active: CentellaCleans sunscreen without stripping · $11.90 · 150 ml
#1
Best Overall Alternative
- Size: 150 ml
- Price per ml: $0.07/ml (original $0.08/ml)
The why
One minus
Can turn stripping: tightness, roughness, and dry patches
Good forSensitive Skin, Dry Skin
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- Fluffy, efficient lather without exfoliation
- Price
- $9.50 · 125 ml · $0.08/ml
#2
Same Active: Centella
- Size: 150 ml
The why
A water-based cleanser with gentle surfactants and soothing madecassoside suits reactive, acne-prone skin. It removes sunscreen without leaving tightness, yet eye irritation is a real complaint and dry skin may find twice-daily use too stripping.
One minus
Can irritate the eye area
Good forSensitive Skin
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