Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US versus Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser .
Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on March 19, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser 28 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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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Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser 28 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser 26 ingredients
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Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser 28 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser 26 ingredients
Glycerin • Water • Stearic Acid • Myristic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Lauric Acid • Palmitic Acid • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glyceryl Stearate • Anhydroxylitol • Arachidic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Capric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Niacinamide • Oleic Acid • Pancratium Maritimum Extract • Polyquaternium-7 • Potassium Benzoate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Chloride • Sorbitol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Xylitol • Xylitylglucoside
Water • Glycerin • Gluconolactone • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Niacinamide • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Sodium Chloride • Di-Ppg-2 Myreth-10 Adipate • Sodium Benzoate • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Propanediol • Coconut Acid • Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Malva Sylvestris Flower • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Primula Veris Flower Extract • Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • BHA
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Ingredients Explained
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Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium 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.
Sodium Benzoate 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 BenzoateCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 23.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 26.
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser 28 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser 26 ingredients
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