Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
$12.99
Paraben-Free
Sulfate-Free
Fragrance-Free
Silicone-Free
PEG
This foaming cleanser uses a mix of salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and gluconolactone to clear pores and smooth texture, while niacinamide and panthenol help offset any irritation from the acids. Cetaphil markets it as gentle enough for daily use, and reviewers back that up, describing steady improvement in bumpy or congested skin without the redness some acid washes cause. It's fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic.
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What this product does
Benefits
Why it works
Ingredient Highlights
G
Gluconolactone
Exfoliant
A gentle PHA that smooths texture and hydrates without irritation.
M
Mandelic Acid
Exfoliant
An almond-derived acid that gently exfoliates and fades dark spots.
N
Niacinamide
Antioxidant
A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.
S
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliant
A gentler form of salicylic acid that unclogs pores and smooths texture.
The full formula
Full Ingredient List
Water (Aqua)GlycerinCocamidopropyl BetaineBetaineCoco-GlucosideGluconolactonePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateSodium CocoamphoacetateGlycereth-26 Salicylic AcidSodium ChloridePanthenol (Provitamin B5)Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)Mandelic AcidSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilTocopherol (Vitamin E)PhenoxyethanolCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAPantolactone