Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil 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 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil Cleanser 7 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil Cleanser 7 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
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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.
Cetyl 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 AlcoholStearyl 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 AlcoholWater. 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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Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil Cleanser 7 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
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