Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US Versus Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser
Updated on August 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cholecalciferol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Thioctic Acid, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPanthenol 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 PanthenolCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients
This is HORRIBLE, soooo bad. Broke me out so bad. It is mega comedogenic. The ingredients are literally known to cause acne.
Burn my face
I don’t know which burn my skin, pantolactone or citric acid, whatever.my face become burn and red like a tomato,I have to wash with cold water and put on lucas papaw oilment.
