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Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar Versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Updated on November 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones

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Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar

Face Cleanser

American Brand United States

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Face Cleanser

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar 20 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

At a glance

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Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar 20 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Even Tone Cleansing Bar

Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil Emollient

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.

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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-2 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

0-2 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Sorbitol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Helps hydrate Dry Skin

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sorbitan Oleate Emulsifying

3 / 0

2 Concerns

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Serum Protein Humectant, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Serum Protein.

Unknown Full details ->

Sodium Hydroxide Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent

Antioxidant • 5 Benefits

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

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Hamamelis Virginiana Water Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Soothing

Can worsen Dry Skin

Hamamelis Virginiana Water is made used distilled parts of the witch hazel plant. The witch hazel plant is native to eastern North America.

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Azelaic Acid Buffering, Masking

5 Benefits

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid derived from grains. This ingredient is effective in treating acne, rosacea, and other skin conditions.

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Kojic Acid Antioxidant

Antioxidant • 2 Benefits

Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

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Niacinamide Smoothing

Niacinamide • 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

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Tannic Acid Astringent, Masking

Tannic Acid is a type of polyphenol. Its chemical structure makes it a weak acid. Woods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany naturally contain tannic acid.

Unknown Full details ->

Glucosamine

We don't have a description for Glucosamine.

Mixed Full details ->

Maltose Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Maltose.

Unknown Full details ->

Urea Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits • 2 Concerns

Urea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.

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Sodium Lactate Buffering, Humectant

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.

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Calcium Ascorbate Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Vitamin C • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits

Calcium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C and is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots.

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Gentle Skin Cleanser

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Cetyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

2 / 2

Fatty Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Propylene Glycol Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

0 / 0

May worsen Eczema

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming

0 / 0

Sulfate • 3 Concerns

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Stearyl Alcohol Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

2 / 2

Fatty Alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

2 Com. / 2 Irr.

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Methylparaben Preservative

0 / 0

Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Propylparaben Preservative

0 / 0

Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Butylparaben Masking, Preservative

Preservative • Paraben • 3 Concerns

Butylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.

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Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Even Tone Cleansing Bar

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

Gentle Skin Cleanser

liked

mixed

disliked

not rated

When to use

Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar 20 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

50 Routines

52% use in am

48% use in pm

88% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Urban Skin Even Tone Cleansing Bar 20 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 1 rating

didaayu.hmd

3 years ago · Oily Skin

Review

Mild and gentle
Affordable but if you want spend more on your cleanser go for cerave or vanicream. This product just doing fine but have so many...

Mild and gentle
Affordable but if you want spend more on your cleanser go for cerave or vanicream. This product just doing fine but have so many type of parabens