Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face Wash, For Sensitive Skin
by Cetaphil · skin_care
Editor's Take
For sensitive skin, this drugstore staple keeps the classic creamy feel but adds Glycerin and Niacinamide where many bargain cleansers just chase foam.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.1 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 10.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 8.5 / 10
The Verdict
On the scorecard, it earns strong efficacy alignment at 8.1 and a clean score of 10, so this is not just nostalgia in a pump. Glycerin does the moisture-buffering work, while Niacinamide and Panthenol make the rinse feel less stripping than a basic cleanser. The tech is only Some Modern Features, since the creamy, low-foam base is familiar, not fancy, but Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate keeps the cleansing gentle. Worth it for daily sensitive-skin cleansing, especially if comfort matters more than foam.
Full INCI list
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.