Product overview
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar Face & Body (127g) is a soap-free cleansing bar from Cetaphil, manufactured by Galderma Laboratories, L.P., per the brand's official site.
Sourcing note: this is a solid bar-format cleanser (distinct from Cetaphil's liquid Gentle Skin Cleanser), sold as a single 127g bar by multiple Bangladeshi retailers. A genuine ingredient-list discrepancy was found between the official cetaphil.com product page and the independent ingredient database incidecoder.com: the official list includes Butyl Avocadate and Propyl Gallate, which do not appear on incidecoder's list, while incidecoder's list includes Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, which does not appear on the official list. Both are disclosed below rather than merged or arbitrarily resolved.
Key Ingredients
Sourcing note: ingredients per the official cetaphil.com product page, with the incidecoder.com discrepancy noted:
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate -- a gentle, mild cleansing agent derived from coconut
- Stearic Acid & Sodium Tallowate / Sodium Cocoate / Sodium Stearate -- soap-base and texturizing components
- Glycerin -- a humectant that helps retain skin moisture
- Petrolatum -- an occlusive moisturizing agent
- Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate & Sucrose Cocoate -- mild surfactant/emulsifying agents
- Titanium Dioxide -- a colorant/opacifying agent
- Butyl Avocadate & Propyl Gallate -- present on the official cetaphil.com list, but NOT found on the independent incidecoder.com listing for this product -- disclosed as an unresolved discrepancy
- Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate -- present on the independent incidecoder.com listing, but NOT found on the official cetaphil.com list -- disclosed as an unresolved discrepancy
- Also contains: Water, Sodium Chloride, PEG-20, Sodium Isethionate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Masking Fragrance, Tetrasodium Etidronate; may also contain Sodium Palm Kernelate
Key Features
- Soap-free, hypoallergenic cleansing bar, per the official site
- Non-comedogenic and fragrance-formulated to be non-irritating, per the official site
- Paraben-free, per the official site
- Formulated with over one-third moisturizing ingredients, per the official site
- Dermatologist-tested, per the official site
Benefits
- Marketed to gently cleanse face and body without stripping the skin's natural moisture
- Marketed as suitable for normal-to-dry and sensitive skin
- Marketed to leave skin feeling soft and smooth after use
Who Can Use This Product
- Those with normal-to-dry or sensitive skin seeking a gentle, soap-free cleansing bar, per the brand's marketing
- Those with known sensitivities to any of the ingredients listed above should patch test before regular use, particularly given the unresolved ingredient-list discrepancy noted above
How to Use
Per the official site: wet skin with water, work the bar into a lather in the hands, apply to face or body, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation occurs. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who manufactures this product?
Galderma Laboratories, L.P., per the official cetaphil.com site.
Is there any discrepancy in the ingredient list for this product?
Yes -- the official cetaphil.com list includes Butyl Avocadate and Propyl Gallate, which are absent from the independent incidecoder.com listing, while incidecoder.com includes Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, which is absent from the official list. This discrepancy is disclosed rather than resolved.
Is this bar soap-free?
Yes, it is formulated as a soap-free cleansing bar, per the official site.
Is this product paraben-free?
Yes, per the official site.
Can this be used on both face and body?
Yes, it is marketed for use on both face and body.
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