Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash
Works for
CleansingZinc coceth sulfate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“CLEANSES WITHOUT STRIPPING OR OVERDRYING: Washes away dirt, impurities and makeup without overdrying the skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, zinc coceth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc coceth sulfate~14–18%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing
More about Zinc coceth sulfateGlycerin~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPeg-75~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateZinc gluconate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconatePeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.3–1.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc coceth sulfate, Glycerin, Peg-75, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Zinc gluconate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Disodium edta
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CetaphilDermaControl Oil Control Foam WashYOUR PRODUCT | YourGoodSkinRefreshing Foaming Wash | OlayCleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser | La Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Body & Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $14.99 | — | $7.99−$7.00 | $19.99+$5.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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