Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm vs Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean cleansers — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.
Dr. Althea
Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
£17.05 delivered
£13.20 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Ships from UK · £19.80 delivered at MOIDA£15.90 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
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Innisfree
Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam
£11.73 delivered
£7.88 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £13.20 | £7.88 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cleansers | Cleansers |
| Key ingredient | Centella Asiatica | Jeju Volcanic Ash + BHA |
| Best for | dry, sensitive, normal | oily, combination, normal |
| Targets | soothing | pores, acne, oil-control |
| Size | 50ml | 150ml |
Which should you choose?
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm centres on Centella Asiatica, while Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam leads with Jeju Volcanic Ash + BHA. Both work for normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm and Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam?
Both are Korean cleansers. Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm is built around Centella Asiatica, while Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam leads with Jeju Volcanic Ash + BHA. Both suit normal skin.
Which is cheaper, Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm or Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam?
Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam is currently the cheaper of the two at around £7.88. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm and Innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two cleansers) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
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Both of these are Korean cleansers. Our ranked round-ups price-compare every option we rate for each skin type they suit, not just these two.