Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash

cleanser · 473 ml · Skincare

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 8-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Contains parabens
No MI/MCI

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Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
3Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
4Sodium Lauryl SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt…Sulfates
5Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
6MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
7PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens
8ButylparabenParabens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0302993927167, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (#4)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	Contains	Methylparaben (#6), Propylparaben (#7), Butylparaben (#8)
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash fragrance-free?

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

Does Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben).

What is Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, perfume allergy and mi allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs.