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Curology The Cleanser Versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand
American Brand

Updated on June 18, 2025

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

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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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water

Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients

250 Routines
46% use in am
54% use in pm
98% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
12 Routines
58% use in am
42% use in pm
83% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients

3.40
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Broke Me Out 25% Irritating 25%
3.10
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1
What people say
Great Value 48% No Scent 44% Light 41%