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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash

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Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash

body wash · 1 l · Body

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 11-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

11 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Cereal Alcohol
  4. 4Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  5. 5Sodium Coconut Isethionate
  6. 6Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  7. 7PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  8. 8Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  9. 9NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  10. 10PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
  11. 11Fil 1747

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0772618061000, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Face and Body Wash good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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