Paula's Choice HYDRATING GEL-TO-CREAM CLEANSER vs Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
11%Match
Only 11% overlap — quite different formulas
Ingredient Breakdown
Only in Paula's Choice (40)
alanine
aloe-barbadensis-leaf-juice-powder
Arginine
C: 0/5I: 0/5amino acid
aspartic-acid
camellia-sinensis-leaf-extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
C: 1/5I: 0/5emollient
cocamidopropyl-hydroxysultaine
cocoyl-proline
Decyl Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
disodium-cocoyl-glutamate
glucose-oxidase
glycine
glycine-soja-sterols
glycyrrhiza-glabra
histidine
isoleucine
Lactic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
lactoperoxidase
Lauric Acid
C: 4/5I: 1/5fatty acid
Linoleic Acid
C: 0/5I: 0/5fatty acid
pca
Pentylene Glycol
C: 0/5I: 1/5humectant
phenylalanine
potassium-citrate
Potassium Sorbate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
proline
serine
Sodium Benzoate
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Sodium Chloride
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
sodium-cocoyl-glutamate
sodium-cocoyl-glycinate
Sodium Lactate
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sodium-lauroamphoacetate
sodium-lauroyl-oat-amino-acids
Sodium PCA
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
sorbeth-230-tetraoleate
sorbitan-laurate
threonine
valine
Water (Aqua)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Shared (7)
Citric Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
C: 0/5I: 1/5surfactant
Disodium EDTA
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Ethylhexylglycerin
C: 0/5I: 1/5preservative
Glycerin
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Phenoxyethanol
C: 0/5I: 2/5preservative
sodium-citrate
Only in Cetaphil Gentle (15)
Aqua (Water)
C: 0/5I: 0/5other
Betaine
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
Coco-Glucoside
C: 0/5I: 0/5surfactant
gluconolactone
glycereth-26
helianthusannuusseedoil
Mandelic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5aha
Niacinamide
C: 0/5I: 1/5antioxidant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
C: 0/5I: 0/5humectant
pantolactone
peg-120-methyl-glucose-dioleate
Salicylic Acid
C: 0/5I: 2/5bha
sodium-cocoamphoacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
C: 0/5I: 2/5other
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
C: 2/5I: 1/5antioxidant
When Used Together
CautionLactic Acid + Salicylic Acid
[Class rule] Combining AHA and BHA increases exfoliation beyond what most skin can tolerate.
Use on alternate days or choose one.
SynergyNiacinamide + Salicylic Acid
Niacinamide reduces post-BHA redness while salicylic acid unclogs pores — excellent acne-fighting duo.