cetaphil Rednesscontrol
cetaphil Cetaphil Rednesscontrol lists 20 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Lecithin
- Tocopherol
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Citric Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Aqua
- Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
- Xanthan Gum
- Alcohol Denat
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- CLEANSING
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl Ether
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Other ingredients
LecithinTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateCitric AcidTocopheryl AcetateAquaHydroxypropyl ChitosanXanthan GumAlcohol DenatPhenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Chitosan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Hydroxypropyl Chitosan
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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