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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - UK Versus Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Whip Foam

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on September 06, 2024

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 fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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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Masking, Preservative

Sodium 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.

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When to use

69 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
99% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
11 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 27 ratings
Great Value (7) No Scent (6) Light (4)
hannac's avatar

Hanna

5 months ago
Review

lasts pretty long, doesn't work for my skin, stinging, drying, stripping, haven't tried the new formula

#drying
#irritating
#doesn't work
linastarkov's avatar

Lina Starkov

11 months ago
Review

Good gentle cleanser, but a little drying

Garnier Bright Complete Vitamin C Whip Foam 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
Khang69's avatar

K

6 months ago
Review

Zero matching score, but literally the holy grail. Creamy cleanser, gentle and smoothen the skin surface, texture and pores improved after the second uses, moisture and skin that you literally can keep your face without applying a moisturizer after. I’ve been using it for 1 year! Also brightening and get rid of dark scars

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well