Dot & Key Strawberry Dew Micellar Face Wash vs Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Dot & Key

Cetaphil

A face wash built around Lactic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

A face cleanser built around Panthenol and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.

Face wash

Face cleanser

26 ingredients

13 ingredients

Brand price

INR 329.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

Not recorded · brand's site

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Brand from India

Brand from United States

At a Glance

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Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Panthenol, Pantolactone
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polyacrylate-33, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Fragrance
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Fragrance
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Fragrance

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Parfum
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Parfum
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Parfum

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyacrylate-33
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Laureth Phosphate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Panthenol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
0 / 0
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Pantolactone
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
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Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoamphoacetate →
Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →
Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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