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Cetaphil Old Version

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Cetaphil

Old Version

cleanser · 236 ml · Skincare

Cetaphil Old Version is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 9-ingredient list, with niacinamide, glycerin and panthenol. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Old Version

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  4. 4PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  5. 5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  6. 6PantolactonePantolactone is a small molecule that helps condition skin and serves as a building…
  7. 7Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  8. 8Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans by lifting…
  9. 9Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid. Fil1747V00

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3499320015431, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Cetaphil Old Version fragrance-free?

Yes. Cetaphil Old Version lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Cetaphil Old Version contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Cetaphil Old Version pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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