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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US versus The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser .

Last updated on January 06, 2024. Published on May 24, 2023

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 brightening skin

Free From

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

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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

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).

Price

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Starts at $11.99
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Starts at $12.50

Ingredient Info

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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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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

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
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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.

1
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.

The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

Sodium Benzoate 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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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

50% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 23 ratings
No Scent (3) Great Value (3) Broke Me Out (2) Drying (2) Irritating (2) Light (2)
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starstellastar_407

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is HORRIBLE, soooo bad. Broke me out so bad. It is mega comedogenic. The ingredients are literally known to cause acne.

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valstagram

2 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

great !!
a simple gentle cleanser but nothing too special

The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser 16 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings

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