Cetaphil PRO Cleansing Facial Wash

Cetaphil PRO Cleansing Facial Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“PRO Cleansing Facial Wash”
Source: Lookfantastic

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~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Amyl cinnamal, Citronellol + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Amyl cinnamal—High~1.2–1.7%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%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.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~1–1.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.9–1.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.15%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-75~1.9–2.9%
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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Allantoin~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

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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Amyl cinnamal~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Caffeine~1–1.6%
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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Citric acid~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citronellol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1%
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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Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Geraniol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Isopropyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Peg-75, Allantoin, Amyl cinnamal, Caffeine, Citric acid, Citronellol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isopropyl alcohol, Linalool, Parfum, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium benzoate

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