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Cetaphil Foaming Face Wash for Redness Prone Skin
Cetaphil

Cetaphil Foaming Face Wash for Redness Prone Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Foaming Face Wash for Redness Prone Skin”
Source: Cetaphil

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4–6%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~3.5–5.3%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–2.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4–6%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–1%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~4–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Peg-75~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Allantoin~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces rednessReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

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Citric acid~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Caffeine~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Peg-75, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Citric acid, Caffeine, Sodium benzoate, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 73 of 73 of 7
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoinscielo.br
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