CeraVe
DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
cleanser · 236 ml · 22 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With ceramides
- With hyaluronic acid
- With glycerin
Brand comparison · Beauty Comparison
CeraVe vs Cetaphil Cleansers: Ingredients Compared (2026)
CeraVe vs Cetaphil cleansers, compared by full ingredient list: 100% of CeraVe's 8 and 75% of Cetaphil's 4 are fragrance-free, and the cleanest list of the two brands belongs to CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser. Compared November 6, 2026.
The catch: Cetaphil uses fragrance far more often (75% free vs 100%), so check that line if it matters to you.
Brand against brand, flag by flag
| Share of cleansers that are… | CeraVe (8) | Cetaphil (4) | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance-free | 100% | 75% | CeraVe |
| No essential oils | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| No labelled fragrance allergens | 100% | 75% | CeraVe |
| No drying alcohol | 100% | 100% | Tie |
| Sulfate-free | 100% | 75% | CeraVe |
| Silicone-free | 88% | 75% | CeraVe |
| Paraben-free | 88% | 75% | CeraVe |
| No MI/MCI | 100% | 100% | Tie |
The best of each brand
Each brand's two strongest lists by our ingredient rules.
CeraVe
Double Sa Smoothing Cleanser
cleanser · 473 ml · 23 ingredients
£38.57Amazon UK
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With ceramides
- With niacinamide
- With hyaluronic acid
Cetaphil
Deep Cleansing Face & Body Bar
cleanser · 127 g · 12 ingredients
- No essential oils
- With glycerin
- With vitamin E
Cetaphil
Old Version
cleanser · 236 ml · 9 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With niacinamide
- With glycerin
- With panthenol
Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 05:32 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.
Which brand suits your need
Fragrance-free
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Free of essential oils
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Sulfate-free
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Silicone-free
CeraVe: 7 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Paraben-free
CeraVe: 7 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Free of drying alcohol
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 4 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Sensitive skin
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 3 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Eczema-prone skin
CeraVe: 8 · Cetaphil: 2 that pass every rule. Best fit: CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Every cleanser from both brands
AffiliateFrequently asked questions
Is CeraVe or Cetaphil better for sensitive skin?
8 of CeraVe's and 3 of Cetaphil's cleansers pass our sensitive-skin rules (no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or MI). The strongest fit is CeraVe DOUBLE Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser.
Which cleansers are fragrance-free, CeraVe or Cetaphil?
8 of 8 CeraVe and 3 of 4 Cetaphil cleansers list no parfum or fragrance, going by their full ingredient lists checked November 6, 2026.
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