Cetaphil Cleansers and Moisturizers

Cetaphil is a gentle skincare brand owned by Galderma. Here is where to find it and what to check.

Updated Oct 20, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Drugstores, supermarkets and big box stores usually carry the core Cetaphil range. The US brand site has a store finder. Online, buy from the brand store or a major retailer.

Professional insight

Skincare counter staff match the Cetaphil range to skin type. Then they confirm formula version and size.

Gentle Skin Cleanser formulas differ between countries.
Imported bottles may still list sodium lauryl sulfate.
Restoraderm is the eczema line, not the everyday line.
Pump bottles are harder to tamper with than flip caps.

Check the label

Galderma is named as maker or distributor on the back.
Product line name matches the one you wanted.
Size is printed in fl oz and mL.
Ingredient list matches your region's current formula.
Fragrance-free is stated if you need it.
Expiry date or open-jar symbol is visible.
Batch code is printed on the bottle or tube.
Safety seal under the cap is intact.

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Cetaphil brand facts

Created: 1947; Started by a Texas pharmacist.
Owner: Galderma; Named on the US site footer.
Cleanser surfactant: Sodium cocoyl isethionate; Replaced sodium lauryl sulfate in the newer formula.

Types

Main Cetaphil product groups
Group	Typical use	Who it suits
Gentle Skin Cleanser	Daily face and body wash	Dry, normal or sensitive skin
Moisturizing Cream	Rich body and face moisturizer	Very dry skin
Gentle Clear	Cleansers for blemish-prone skin	Oily or acne-prone skin
Restoraderm	Wash and lotion for eczema-prone skin	Itchy, very dry skin
Baby range	Wash, shampoo and lotion	Infants and toddlers
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen	Daily sun protection	Sensitive skin needing SPF

Before you buy

Pick the line for your skin, not the most popular bottle.
Check whether you want face only or face and body.
Patch test a new Cetaphil product on your inner arm.
Larger pump bottles cost less per mL for daily washes.
For baby products, buy sealed packs from known sellers.

Red flags

Label text has spelling mistakes or blurry print.
No batch code anywhere on the pack.
Seller ships loose bottles without outer seals.
Listing photo shows a different country's packaging than described.
Product smells strongly perfumed when it should be fragrance-free.

Storage

Close pump locks before travel to stop leaks.
Keep tubes out of hot cars and direct sun.
Use within the months shown on the open-jar symbol.
Do not top up old bottles with new product.

Common questions

Is Cetaphil the same in every country?: No. Galderma sells regional formulas. Compare the ingredient list on the bottle you get.
Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser fragrance-free?: The current formula is sold as fragrance-free. Confirm on the label of your bottle.
Can I use Cetaphil on a baby?: Use the baby range made for infants. Ask a pediatrician if your baby has a rash.
Does Cetaphil have a store finder?: Yes. The US brand site links to a store finder.