Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free Versus Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrated Silica
Abrasive
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients
Spectro Cleanser: Dry Skin 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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 use this daily. Doesn’t dry out my skin or cause breakouts. Gentle and is nice as my second cleanser for my double cleansing routine.
