Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser Versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US
Updated on June 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 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
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
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Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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 WaterCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateStearyl 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.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
super gentle like it says on the bottle! it’s a gel consistency and doesn’t foam up, i personally haven’t broken out due to this cleanser, but i don’t think it fights against acne. more of a middle ground but it does the job
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
I really like it and it cleansed my skin well, but it didnt do much for my problems. Very good basic cleanser
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
