Is Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser Silicone-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Silicone-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 23 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Silicone-Free standard screens for occlusive dimethicones, siloxanes, and synthetic silicone polymers.
Across all 23 verified INCI ingredients in Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 8 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (23 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Silicone-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WATER | Pass |
| 2 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 3 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Pass |
| 4 | COCO-GLUCOSIDE | Pass |
| 5 | GLUCONOLACTONE | Pass |
| 6 | BETAINE | Pass |
| 7 | PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | Pass |
| 8 | SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE | Pass |
| 9 | GLYCERETH-26 | Pass |
| 10 | SALICYLIC ACID | Pass |
| 11 | SODIUM CHLORIDE | Pass |
| 12 | PANTHENOL | Pass |
| 13 | NIACINAMIDE | Pass |
| 14 | MANDELIC ACID | Pass |
| 15 | SODIUM CITRATE | Pass |
| 16 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Pass |
| 17 | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | Pass |
| 18 | TOCOPHEROL | Pass |
| 19 | PHENOXYETHANOL | Pass |
| 20 | CITRIC ACID | Pass |
| 21 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN | Pass |
| 22 | DISODIUM EDTA | Pass |
| 23 | PANTOLACTONE | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Silicone-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0302990532364(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
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.