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Cetaphil, Daily Facial Cleanser, Normal to Oily Skin, 8 fl oz (237 ml)

A cleanser by Cetaphil. The label lists 11 ingredients, led by Pro-vitamin B5 and Vitamin B3. View details

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Formula highlights

2 key ingredients · Pro-vitamin B5, Vitamin B3
Free from · fragrance, sulfate surfactants, drying alcohols, parabens and silicones by the decoded label

Ingredient breakdown

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The full record for each of the 11 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
INCI name
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
As printed on the label
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Korean name
코카미도프로필베타인
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) (Int J Toxicol, 2012) · safety assessment
American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergens of the Year 2000 to 2020 (Dermatol Clin, 2020) · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
INCI name
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
As printed on the label
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Korean name
다이소듐라우레스설포석시네이트, 디소듐라우레스설포석시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
surfactant - hydrotrope — helps keep other ingredients dissolved in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Sulfosuccinates as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
INCI name
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
As printed on the label
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Korean name
소듐코코암포아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 79366) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
Full ingredient page →
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings · clinical review
Draelos ZD, Matsubara A, Smiles K. The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2006;8(2):96-101 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Pantolactone
INCI name
Pantolactone
As printed on the label
Pantolactone
Korean name
판토락톤
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Benzoate
INCI name
Sodium Benzoate
As printed on the label
Sodium Benzoate
Korean name
소듐벤조에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
anticorrosive
fragrance — adds scent
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V: List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products · regulation
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Benzoate—preservative function · cosmetic ingredient database
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate · safety assessment
Sodium Benzoate as an Emerging but Problematic Allergen: Retrospective Analysis of Patch Test Results in 3198 Cases · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Chloride
INCI name
Sodium Chloride
As printed on the label
Sodium Chloride
Korean name
소듐클로라이드
Recorded CosIng functions
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
fragrance — adds scent
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Chloride — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Sodium Chloride — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Sodium Chloride — EPA CompTox Skin and Eye Data · government hazard data
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014) · safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →

Where this label came from. 11 of 13 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

Safety & cautions

No pregnancy or fragrance-allergen caution matched in this panel. Other contexts, including fungal acne and baby use, are shown on individual ingredient rows. An absent flag is not a safety clearance.

Ingredient breakdown

The full record for every linked ingredient — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and the provenance of each figure.

Label captured · 11 of 13 parsed · 11 of 11 explained

The full record for each of the 11 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

← Simple view

Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
INCI name
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
As printed on the label
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Korean name
코카미도프로필베타인
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) (Int J Toxicol, 2012) · safety assessment
American Contact Dermatitis Society Allergens of the Year 2000 to 2020 (Dermatol Clin, 2020) · clinical review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
INCI name
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
As printed on the label
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Korean name
다이소듐라우레스설포석시네이트, 디소듐라우레스설포석시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
surfactant - hydrotrope — helps keep other ingredients dissolved in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety Assessment of Alkyl PEG Sulfosuccinates as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
INCI name
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
As printed on the label
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Korean name
소듐코코암포아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 79366) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
Full ingredient page →
PanthenolPro-vitamin B5
INCI name
Panthenol
As printed on the label
Panthenol
Korean name
판테놀
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Panthenol - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Dexpanthenol in Wound Healing after Medical and Cosmetic Interventions (Postprocedure Wound Healing) - PMC · peer-reviewed review
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
NiacinamideVitamin B3
INCI name
Niacinamide
As printed on the label
Niacinamide
Korean name
나이아신아마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
smoothing — helps skin or hair feel smoother
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation (PMC) — synthesizes the Hakozaki 8-week pigmentation trial, ceramide/barrier data, and rosacea findings · clinical review
Draelos ZD, Matsubara A, Smiles K. The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2006;8(2):96-101 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Pantolactone
INCI name
Pantolactone
As printed on the label
Pantolactone
Korean name
판토락톤
Recorded CosIng functions
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Benzoate
INCI name
Sodium Benzoate
As printed on the label
Sodium Benzoate
Korean name
소듐벤조에이트
Recorded CosIng functions
anticorrosive
fragrance — adds scent
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex V: List of Preservatives Allowed in Cosmetic Products · regulation
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Benzoate—preservative function · cosmetic ingredient database
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, and Sodium Benzoate · safety assessment
Sodium Benzoate as an Emerging but Problematic Allergen: Retrospective Analysis of Patch Test Results in 3198 Cases · clinical study
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Sodium Chloride
INCI name
Sodium Chloride
As printed on the label
Sodium Chloride
Korean name
소듐클로라이드
Recorded CosIng functions
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
fragrance — adds scent
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Chloride — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Sodium Chloride — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Sodium Chloride — EPA CompTox Skin and Eye Data · government hazard data
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →
Citric Acid
INCI name
Citric Acid
As printed on the label
Citric Acid
Korean name
시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014) · safety assessment
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
Full ingredient page →

Where this label came from. 11 of 13 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

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