Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US Versus Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US versus Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash .

Last updated on January 06, 2024. Published on March 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser Australian Brand

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

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Ingredient Info

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash 19 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash 19 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash 19 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Niacinamide • Pantolactone • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Propylene Glycol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Peg-150 Distearate • Sodium PCA • Glycol Distearate • Propanediol • Allantoin • Panthenol • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids • Laureth-4 • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Dehydroacetic Acid

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.

By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 8.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dermal Therapy Acne Control Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.

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