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Cetaphil

Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash

cleanser · 473 ml · Skincare

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 8-ingredient list. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) and parabens (Methylparaben, Propylparaben).

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Amazon UK prices as of 6 November 2026, 13:01 GMT; Amazon sets the final price at checkout.

Where to buy

Listed in Amazon's stores in United Kingdom; links take you to your own store.

What's inside: free-from facts

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Contains parabens
  • No MI/MCI

Fits, by its list

Full ingredient list, decoded

8 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1WaterDissolves salts, sugars and other water-soluble ingredientsForms the watery base of creams and gelsAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Cetyl AlcoholSoftens and smooths skinThickens creams and lotionsCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  3. 3Propylene GlycolDraws water into skin and hairHelps dissolve other ingredientsPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4Sodium Lauryl SulfateLifts oil and dirt from skin and hairCreates rich, bubbly latherSodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong surfactant, a cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt… Sulfates
  5. 5Stearyl AlcoholThickens and gives body to formulasSoftens and smooths skin and hairStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
  6. 6MethylparabenKeeps water-based formulas free from microbesHelps products stay fresh over timeMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and… Parabens
  7. 7PropylparabenStops mold, yeast and bacteria from growingHelps products stay fresh on the shelfPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,… Parabens
  8. 8Butylparaben Parabens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0302993927167, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Lauryl Sulfate (#4)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensContainsMethylparaben (#6), Propylparaben (#7), Butylparaben (#8)
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash fragrance-free?

Yes. Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Parabens: yes (Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben).

Which ingredient rules does Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Face Wash pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, perfume allergy and MI allergy.

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