Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar vs Humane Acne Wash

Cetaphil

Humane

A face cleanser, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

20 ingredients

6 ingredients

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Brand from United States

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At a Glance

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Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, PEG-20, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Stearic Acid
Smoothing1
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Petrolatum
Antioxidant1
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Propyl Gallate

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyl Avocadate, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Tallowate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Stearic Acid
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Petrolatum

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Tallowate
Cleansing
- Animal-derived
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Stearate
Cleansing
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Chloride
Fragrance
0-1 / —
PEG-20
Humectant
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
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