Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Versus Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula
Updated on February 20, 2025
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 dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pantolactone
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Sulfate
Polyquaternium-7
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Menthol
Masking
EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sucrose, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Menthol, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 47005
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 WaterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique For Men Face Wash Oily Skin Formula 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 18 ingredients
Love this cleanser.This is very gentle on the skin.Doesn’t strip that much and very refreshing.Doesn’t cause any breakouts.But the reason of giving 3 star ⭐ is the fragrance.This is not a fragrance free product.It has mild to stronge fragrance in it.But it didn’t bother me that much but personally I like fragrance free skin care products.
Purchased this when my skin was oily, did absolutely nothing in terms of cleansing. Did not clean and my skin felt as dirty as before washing with it. Does not feel stripping and does not cause fungal acne.
