Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free Versus Pharma Oil Sunshine Foaming Face Wash
Updated on October 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Pharma Oil Sunshine Foaming Face Wash 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Pharma Oil Sunshine Foaming Face Wash 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylpropanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactic 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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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 BetaineThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Pharma Oil Sunshine Foaming Face Wash 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Short version: Gentle cleanser that does not dry my skin out or trigger my fungal acne. 100% would recommend.
Long version: I have used the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for a *very* long time and recently switched to this one on a whim. I have been using this one for about a week and I prefer this one without a doubt!
The product is transparent and the texture is almost gel-like. It will Show more
I’ve been using this cleanser ever since I started applying skincare and till today, I’m still using it. I came back to this cleanser after using viral Korean cleansers that dehydrated my skin, not fungal acne safe, and that did the worst to my skin. After one use my skin the next morning felt soft to the touch. Usually in the mornings, my skin felt so dry and flaky (which is not supposed to be Show more
