Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US Versus G9 Skin White In Milk Whipping Foam
Updated on August 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
G9 Skin White In Milk Whipping Foam 65 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
G9 Skin White In Milk Whipping Foam 65 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMilk Protein Extract
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyquaternium-7
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventParfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Tonic1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
PCA
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Malic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pyruvic Acid
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlutathione
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Milk Protein Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Polyquaternium-7, Ethyl Hexanediol, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Biotin, Salicylic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Royal Jelly Extract, PCA, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Malic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pyruvic Acid, Tocopherol, Tartaric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateWater. 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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