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.

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