Gentle Face Cleanser
Cleanser
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Gentle Face Cleanser

Bepanthen
15Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.7/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
53% Natural47% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.6 — Ineffective
5.6
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.6
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.6: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Niacinamide at pH 5.6: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.6, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural47% synthetic
8 natural 7 synthetic

Based on 15 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural and 47% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Niacinamide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lysine
cleansing3:Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
surfactant - cleansing3:Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.