Vivier Pharma Hexam Gentle Cleanser Versus Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Updated on August 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Vivier Pharma Hexam Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Vivier Pharma Hexam Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser 12 ingredients
Concerns
Key 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 WaterCitric 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:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Vivier Pharma Hexam Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Vivier Pharma Hexam Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser 12 ingredients
drying
this stuff makes me feel like my face has never touched moisturizer in years. dryer than the sahara desert. if it actually gets my skin clean i have no idea, but if it does it is surely not worth the tightness and dryness
It’s okay
This cleanser isn’t too bad, it’s very gentle. But don’t leave it on for too long if you’re one of those people who like letting your cleansers sit on your face to let it work, because it actually starts tingling and burning for some reason and leave your skin red and feeling irritated. I do love the foam that comes right out of the bottle, it’s very soft and light-weight and is very Show more
