Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Face Wash Fragrance Free for Sensitive Skin

by Cetaphil · skin_care

Editor's Take

For sensitive skin, this is the boring bottle that earns its shelf space: Glycerin, Niacinamide and no fragrance, but plain synthetic cleanser chemistry.

Four-pillar formula scores

  • Efficacy: 7.4 / 10
  • Modern Tech: 4.5 / 10
  • Clean Beauty: 5.5 / 10
  • Sustainability: 3.0 / 10

The Verdict

On the sink, it earns its keep: efficacy is Strong, with Glycerin for comfort and Niacinamide plus Panthenol for barrier support. The cleansing feel comes from Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, a mild daily-wash setup for sensitive skin. The catch is less glamorous: ethoxylated surfactant choices and a synthetic texture polymer keep it from feeling modern or especially green. Worth it as a dependable fragrance-free morning cleanser, not as a clean-beauty flex.

Full INCI list

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid.

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