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How we build Gentle Cleanser

The original, what makes it special, the shelf parts we use and how to get closer. Add or swap parts and the score updates.

GENTLE

The original · ZO Skin Health

Gentle Cleanser

$50 · 200 mL / 6.7 fl oz

A gel-to-foam wash built on sodium laureth sulfate with cocamidopropyl betaine, softened by an oat amino acid surfactant and glycerin.

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Prices and listings checked Oct 28, 2026. Amazon prices change; the link shows today's price.

Step 2 · The build

Our build 2 parts

  • Illustration of CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

    CeraVe

    CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

    AFoaming surfactant base (SLES + betaine) · 34 of 45BOat amino acid surfactant · 23 of 30CGlycerin · 10
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  • Illustration of Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel

    Bioderma

    Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel

    Adds: Foaming surfactant base (SLES + betaine)

    AFoaming surfactant base (SLES + betaine) · 45BOat amino acid surfactant · 8 of 30CGlycerin · 5 of 10
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Partial credit means the part only partly matches that standout.

The 100 points

What stands out 100 pts

We split Gentle Cleanser into 4 standout parts. Each bar shows what the build earns.

  • AFoaming surfactant base (SLES + betaine)45 of 45 pts

    The cleansing engine of the gel.

    Ananthapadmanabhan 2004 · Dermatol Ther
  • BOat amino acid surfactant23 of 30 pts

    Softens the wash and limits tightness.

  • CGlycerin10 of 10 pts

    Hydration after rinsing.

  • DBotanical extract blend0 of 15 pts

    Antioxidant claims; no concentration published.

Optional

Get closer score under 80

78 / 100. We have not found a shelf product that closes more of the gap yet.

Step 3 · Buy

Buy the build

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Skincare SuppliesOct 28, 2026

Your build

  1. 01CeraVeCeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser$16.19

    Running total $16.19

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  2. 02BiodermaBioderma Sébium Foaming Gel$10.99

    Running total $27.18

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Build total$27.18
The splurge$50
Match78/100
You keep$22.82

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How to use

  1. Add Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel: The closest cleansing base: SLES with a mild co-surfactant, fragranced, for oily skin. Adds zinc and copper for oil control; no amino acid surfactant or plant extracts.

Other single-product swaps

One bottle instead of a build. Sorted by match score; scores use the same standouts as above.

budget Closest we found

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Match score 67 out of 100

No close match yet — we show the nearest formulas.

$16.19 · 16 fl ozSave $33.81
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Foaming gel surfactants
  • Glycerin

Misses

  • Sodium laureth sulfate
  • Oat amino acids
  • Botanical extracts
  • Fragrance

Why it is close. A clear foaming gel for normal to oily skin like the ZO gel. It uses milder surfactants than SLES and adds niacinamide and ceramides. No plant extracts, and it is fragrance free.

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budget

Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel

Bioderma

Match score 58 out of 100
$10.99 · 3.3 fl oz (100 ml)
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Sodium laureth sulfate
  • Amphoteric co-surfactant
  • Fragrance

Misses

  • Oat amino acid surfactant
  • Botanical extracts

Why it is close. The closest cleansing base: SLES with a mild co-surfactant, fragranced, for oily skin. Adds zinc and copper for oil control; no amino acid surfactant or plant extracts.

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budget

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser

La Roche-Posay

Match score 51 out of 100
$19.99 · 13.52 fl oz
What it shares, what it misses

Shares

  • Betaine surfactant
  • Amino acid surfactant
  • Glycerin

Misses

  • Sodium laureth sulfate
  • Botanical extracts

Why it is close. A gentle foaming gel with an amino acid surfactant near ZO oat amino acids. Cleans a little more softly than the sulfate base and is fragrance free.

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What the science says

Full ingredient list

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Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Hordeum Distichon/Barley Extract/Extrait d'orge à deux rangs, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 33 (CI 17200), Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool

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Questions

What does the 78/100 score for our Gentle Cleanser build mean?

We split Gentle Cleanser into 4 standout parts worth 100 points in total. The build earns 78 of a possible 100. A full 100 needs every standout fully covered.

What is the best dupe for Gentle Cleanser?

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser by CeraVe is our closest single-product match at 67 out of 100 for $16.19 (16 fl oz). It shares Foaming gel surfactants, Glycerin.

How much can I save on Gentle Cleanser?

Gentle Cleanser costs $50 for 200 mL / 6.7 fl oz. The closest dupe costs $16.19, a saving of about $33.81. Prices change, so check the seller page.

Is CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser exactly the same as Gentle Cleanser?

No. Dupes share the key actives but can differ in concentration, vehicle and supporting ingredients. Missing from this one: Sodium laureth sulfate, Oat amino acids, Botanical extracts, Fragrance. See our methodology for how we score.

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