Cetaphil Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser Versus Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Blemish Cream Cleanser
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDistearyl Phthalic Acid Amide
EmollientSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoconut Acid
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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