Mamaearth Oil-Free Face Wash with Apple Cider Vinegar & Salicylic Acid for Acne-Prone Skin vs Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

Mamaearth

Cetaphil

A face wash built around Niacinamide, for smoothing and hydration.

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

Face wash

Face cleanser

22 ingredients

13 ingredients

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 6 Oct 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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Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid1
The BHA used in acne treatment.
Salicylic Acid

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid

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.
Cocamide MEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
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

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
Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamide MEA
Foam Boosting
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
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
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 (in both products)
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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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate 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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Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
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Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
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Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
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Parfum
Fragrance, Perfuming
Parfum is a fragrance.
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