Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair Versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US
Updated on March 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Methyl Cocoate
Emollient
Orchis Mascula Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Cocamide Mipa, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzophenone-4, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Methyl Cocoate, Orchis Mascula Extract, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair 27 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Biolage Color Last Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair 27 ingredients
Well, it smells nice at least. I was already annoyed that the shampoo was stripping my dye as this is meant to be dye safe... then after about a month my hair started thinning and that is a much bigger issue.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
This is HORRIBLE, soooo bad. Broke me out so bad. It is mega comedogenic. The ingredients are literally known to cause acne.
Burn my face
I don’t know which burn my skin, pantolactone or citric acid, whatever.my face become burn and red like a tomato,I have to wash with cold water and put on lucas papaw oilment.
