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Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 100% ingredient match!
Our community frequently compares this product with Equate's Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 86% overall match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, Physiogel's Daily Moisture Therapy Dermo-Cleanser is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 59% overall match!
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 1
- Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser 2
- Mazton Gentle skin cleanser 3
- Gamma Chemicals Gammaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 4
- The Derma Co Creamy Face Cleanser 5
- Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 6
- Signature Select Gentle Skin Cleanser 7
- DrGL Cleanser Sensitive 8
- CVS Health Gentle Skin Cleanser All Skin Types 9
- Glytone Acne Clearing Cleanser 10
- Bassa Sebonil Wash 11
- Joy Works Gentle Facial Cleanser 12
- Mederma Facial Cleanser 13
- Mario Badescu Cream Soap 14
- Viva Cosmetics Milk Cleanser Bengkuang 15
- Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil Cleanser 16
- Emme Diane Gentle Cleanser 17
- Meaningful Beauty Skin Softening Cleanser 18
- TDF Derma Formula Wash-Off Cleansing Lotion 19
- Benzagel Acne Care Wash 20
- TDF Derma Formula Non Drying Cleansing Lotion 21
- Viva Cosmetics Milk Cleanser Green Tea 22
- Hyalure PH Hyalure Soap Free Skin Cleanser 23
- Dermaquest Dermaclear BHA Cleanser 24
- ISDIN Acniben Repair Gentle Cleanser Emulsion 25
- Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Dermo-Cleanser 26
- Mario Badescu Cleansing Milk with Carnation & Rice Oil 27
- Olay Age Defying Classic Cleanser 28
- Equate Age Resisting Classic Cleanser 29
- Laxzin Daily Facial Cleanser 30
- Ceradan Gentle Cleanser 31
- DrGL Post Cleanser Step 2 32
- Medihealth Glicolic 33
- Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser 34
- Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser 35
- Pigeon Facial Foam 36
- Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Salicylic Acid Face Wash 37
- Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cream Cleanser 38
- BeautyAct BHA Detox Control Charcoal Cleanser 39
Overview
What it is
Face cleanser with 8 ingredients
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones
Differin Gentle Cleanser
100% match
with the ingredients and function of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
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Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser
100% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Mazton Gentle skin cleanser
95% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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Gamma Chemicals Gammaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
88% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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The Derma Co Creamy Face Cleanser
86% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser
86% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $4.24 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Signature Select Gentle Skin Cleanser
86% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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DrGL Cleanser Sensitive
79% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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CVS Health Gentle Skin Cleanser All Skin Types
78% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Differin Gentle Cleanser
70% match
with the ingredients and function of Glytone Acne Clearing Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $28.78 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Bassa Sebonil Wash
70% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Joy Works Gentle Facial Cleanser
69% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
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Differin Gentle Cleanser
68% match
with the ingredients and function of Mederma Facial Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
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Mario Badescu Cream Soap
68% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens.
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Viva Cosmetics Milk Cleanser Bengkuang
67% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones. They both contain parabens.
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Person & Covey, Inc. Aquanil Cleanser
66% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $11.84 more expensive than the original product.
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Emme Diane Gentle Cleanser
66% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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Meaningful Beauty Skin Softening Cleanser
65% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $21.78 more expensive than the original product.
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TDF Derma Formula Wash-Off Cleansing Lotion
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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Benzagel Acne Care Wash
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $12.23 more expensive than the original product.
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Differin Gentle Cleanser
64% match
with the ingredients and function of TDF Derma Formula Non Drying Cleansing Lotion
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
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Viva Cosmetics Milk Cleanser Green Tea
63% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones. They both contain parabens.
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Hyalure PH Hyalure Soap Free Skin Cleanser
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Dermaquest Dermaclear BHA Cleanser
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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ISDIN Acniben Repair Gentle Cleanser Emulsion
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Dermo-Cleanser
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens.
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Mario Badescu Cleansing Milk with Carnation & Rice Oil
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or silicones. They both contain parabens.
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Olay Age Defying Classic Cleanser
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Equate Age Resisting Classic Cleanser
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
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Laxzin Daily Facial Cleanser
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Ceradan Gentle Cleanser
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
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DrGL Post Cleanser Step 2
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 2 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Medihealth Glicolic
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
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Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $38.78 more expensive than the original product.
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Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
Both products are also fungal acne (malassezia) safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $0.02 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Pigeon Facial Foam
54% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones. They both contain parabens and sulfates.
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Dr. Rashel Beauty Elixirs Salicylic Acid Face Wash
53% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 3 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
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Olay Regenerist Luminous Brightening Cream Cleanser
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or silicones. They both contain sulfates.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
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BeautyAct BHA Detox Control Charcoal Cleanser
52% match
with the ingredients and function of Differin Gentle Cleanser
Dupe Explained
These products are both face cleansers that contain. They've got a total of 4 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or silicones.
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