Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, polysorbate 20) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Bought it twice: have no issue with the formula, but the pump keeps getting stuck, which is very annoying. I'd put it into another container.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.2–13.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-glucoside~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideBetaine~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.8%
Polyquaternium-10~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid
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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.
| CetaphilGentle Foaming Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisA - Puri-Sensilium Soothing Foam | Herbal EssentialsFoaming Face Wash | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | $1.85 | $19.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming CleanserSuperdrug Simply Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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