Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover - US Versus Dermacol Sensitive Micellar Lotion
Updated on May 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Dermacol Sensitive Micellar Lotion 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cetaphil Gentle Makeup Remover 17 ingredients
Dermacol Sensitive Micellar Lotion 16 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Phosphate
BufferingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingBenzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium EDTA
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Poloxamer 184, Benzalkonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Allantoin
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
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 AcidWater. 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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