Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser
Daily Facial Cleanser

The Inkey List

Glycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser

Cetaphil

Daily Facial Cleanser

A face cleanser built around AHA and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.

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

Face cleanser
Face cleanser
15 ingredients
13 ingredients

Brand price

USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • Niacinamide1

    Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.

    Niacinamide

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Triolein

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Coco-Glucoside

    Cleansing

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)

    Cleansing

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Xanthan Gum

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative

    0 / —

  • Sodium Chloride (in both products)

    Fragrance

    0-1 / —

  • Sodium Benzoate (in both products)

    Preservative

  • Triolein

    Skin Conditioning

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Sea Water

    Humectant

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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