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Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker Versus Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Hungarian Brand Hungary
American Brand United States

Updated on November 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Key Ingredients

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.

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!

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Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

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Buffering, Masking

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:

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker 16 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 28 ratings
No Scent (13) Great Value (12) Works Well (12)
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Virago

1 year ago
Review

I've been using this cleanser for years now and we are inseparable. Such an underrated product! The texture is gel-like, doesn't lather but still provides a thorough cleanse and a "clean" feeling while being super gentle and non-stripping. It also promotes wound healing. I used it during some bad allergic reactions and it helped my skin calm down. It reminds me of the Bioderma Sensibio cleanser, Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well
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Ripley

11 months ago
Review

I really wanted to like this product, and I did for about a week, until I started to break out. It was quite painful, little whiteheads along my jawline. I wondered if this was purging but looking at the ingredients I'm not convinced this product should do that. It may have something to do with the protective film it leaves on your skin, It appears to be derived from coconut oil.

#broke me out

Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free 12 ingredients

3.3 /5
from 6 ratings
No Scent (4) Works Well (3) Great Value (2)
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Electrical.Hazard

5 months ago
Review

Short version: Gentle cleanser that does not dry my skin out or trigger my fungal acne. 100% would recommend.

Long version: I have used the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for a *very* long time and recently switched to this one on a whim. I have been using this one for about a week and I prefer this one without a doubt!

The product is transparent and the texture is almost gel-like. It will Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well
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Dajanna Mata

8 months ago
Review

I’ve been using this cleanser ever since I started applying skincare and till today, I’m still using it. I came back to this cleanser after using viral Korean cleansers that dehydrated my skin, not fungal acne safe, and that did the worst to my skin. After one use my skin the next morning felt soft to the touch. Usually in the mornings, my skin felt so dry and flaky (which is not supposed to be Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#no scent