Is Cetaphil Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser Sulfate-Free Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Sulfate-Free
Fails standards
1 of 8 flagged (1 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 7.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 7.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Sulfate-Free standards:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate HIGH Concern
Anionic alkyl sulfate detergent; benchmark model skin irritant known to dissolve intercellular lipid bilayers and provoke transepidermal water loss.
Citation: Löffler H, Effendy I. Skin susceptibility of atopic individuals. Contact Dermatitis. 1999;40(5):239-242.
Complete INCI formulation (8 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Sulfate-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 3 | Propylene Glycol | Pass |
| 4 | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 5 | Stearyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 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 Sulfate-Free 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.