Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of basis Sensitive Skin bar versus Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar .
Published on March 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
Sodium Tallowate • Sodium Cocoate • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Water • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Titanium Dioxide • Sodium Thiosulfate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cyclopentadecanone • Pentasodium Pentetate • Tetrasodium Etidronate • Lanolin Alcohol • Beeswax
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Stearic Acid • Sodium Tallowate • Water • Sodium Stearate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Sodium Cocoate • Peg-20 • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Sodium Isethionate • Petrolatum • Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate • Sucrose Cocoate • Titanium Dioxide • Pentasodium Pentetate • Tetrasodium Etidronate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Tallowate can be bad for dry skin.
basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoate.
basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 7.
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!
Learn more about Waterbasis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 4.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about Petrolatumbasis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 12.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxidebasis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Pentasodium Pentetate.
basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Tetrasodium Etidronate.
basis Sensitive Skin bar contains this as ingredient number 14.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar contains this as ingredient number 17.
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basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
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basis Sensitive Skin bar 16 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
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