Is Cetaphil Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
Pass with caution (watchlist items present)
2 of 8 flagged (0 high-risk, 2 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:
Cetyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
C16 fatty alcohol; generally tolerated in mild cases, flagged as a moderate watchlist item in active folliculitis flares.
Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.
Stearyl Alcohol MODERATE Concern
C18 fatty alcohol; watchlist flag for patients with persistent refractory pityrosporum folliculitis.
Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.
Complete INCI formulation (8 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 3 | Propylene Glycol | Pass |
| 4 | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Pass |
| 5 | Stearyl Alcohol | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 6 | Methylparaben | Pass |
| 7 | Propylparaben | Pass |
| 8 | Butylparaben | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:
Other safety checks for Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0302990113204(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
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Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.