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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curology Cleanser versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser .

Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on August 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Free From

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

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

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Ingredient Info

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Curology Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

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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Curology Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema (3)
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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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Curology Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Curology Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Curology Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

38% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
88% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Curology Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Curology Cleanser 24 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Irritating (1)
KaitlinGraham_538's avatar

KaitlinGraham_538

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The best cleanser
This is the best cleanser I’ve ever tried. It removes makeup, sunscreen, and oil without feeling drying. Using it with the...

The best cleanser
This is the best cleanser I’ve ever tried. It removes makeup, sunscreen, and oil without feeling drying. Using it with the curology treatment and moisturizer cleared my acne.

AlaynaRockefeller_963's avatar

AlaynaRockefeller_963

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is the only cleanser I’ve tried that doesn’t leave my skin feeling tight after I wash my face.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
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didaayu.hmd

3 years ago · Oily Skin
Review

Mild and gentle
Affordable but if you want spend more on your cleanser go for cerave or vanicream. This product just doing fine but have so many...

Mild and gentle
Affordable but if you want spend more on your cleanser go for cerave or vanicream. This product just doing fine but have so many type of parabens

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