
About this product
A salicylic acid cleanser that combines BHA, AHA (mandelic acid), and PHA (gluconolactone) to exfoliate and cleanse pore-clogged skin.
Type
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Formula notes
Full ingredients
Aqua, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Guru Score
Approved
3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The triple acid blend works on multiple levels: salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores where acne forms, while mandelic acid and gluconolactone exfoliate the skin surface more gently than stronger actives alone. What sets this apart is the creamy formula, which dermatologists say does not strip or dry out skin the way many salicylic acid cleansers do, making it genuinely suitable for sensitive skin that wants acne control. One reviewer found it too intense for her face but highly effective on breakout-prone body areas like the chest and back when used daily.
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A salicylic acid cleanser that combines BHA, AHA (mandelic acid), and PHA (gluconolactone) to exfoliate and cleanse pore-clogged skin.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.
Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser is generally suited to oily skin, combination skin and acne-prone skin.
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