Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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3.9/5
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4.1/5

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4.1/5 (345 votes)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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Anonymous, JHB, South Africa
Jun 23rd, 2008
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Pros:Doesn't dry out skin
leaves skin feeling soft
Wont irritate skin
Cons:NONE
Bottom Line:This cleanser is perscibed by dermatologists and for good reason. It wont irritate the skin or dry it out. Many other cleansers have harsh ingriedients that will strip your skin of its natural moisture and leave it feeling dry, tight and uncomfortable- this dryness ultimately leads to increased production of sebum(oils) which will just clog your pores and create more acne . I've tried clearasil and nivea ( even the exta soothing version) but they still left my skin dry. Combine this with a moisturiser from galderma's range such as nutaderm and your skin will improve.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:light
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Kate, Winnipeg, Canada
Jun 21st, 2008
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Pros:Works well for combination skin because it doesn't seem to strip the skin of it's natural oils.
Cons:Can feel greasy when applied to the skin, but you get use to it after a while.
Bottom Line:It's not like other irritating cleansers, you should totally try it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kate has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:light
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Will, AZ, USA
Jun 13th, 2008
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Pros:cleans well, doesn't leave your skin greasy nor drier than before, very gentle, causes no zits or inflamation. CHEAP!
Cons:feels greasy going on, but besides that it's great!
Bottom Line:This is the best cleanser I have ever used, I never thought a cleanser would clear my acne, and this hasn't, but I knew many were causing mine to get worse, irritating my skin, and causing other side effects. if you want a cleanser for just cleaning, without any bad side effects get this cleanser! I use this with Retin-A and I can say confidently this causes no acne.. at least for me. Try it! Its also very affordable
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:6.00
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Anonymous, sunnyvale, ca
Jun 4th, 2008
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Pros:easy to use, doesn't dry out skin.
Cons:parabens.
Bottom Line:try it. especially during the winter.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
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Anonymous, Vancouver, WA
May 29th, 2008
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Pros:Works wonderful for shaving.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:Unlike shaving creams that irritate or dry your skin, Cetaphil (equate - walmart brand) keeps your skin soft and smooth when you shave.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:6.00
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Anonymous, Canada
May 22nd, 2008
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Pros:Gentle, effective, doesn't dry out the skin
Cons:none
Bottom Line:I've tried so many things: proactiv, tea tree oil, different clearasil and neutrogena products. None have ever cleared up my face as well as cetaphil. It feels great and is starting to look great. My face has always had red spots all over which are starting to clear up. I went to costco and got a huge container for 20$ which will last me awhile since you don't need to use much at all. Since it is so gentle you can also use it multiple times a day without ever drying out the skin.

If nothing else has ever worked give this a try!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:19.99
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Lauren, New Jersey
May 19th, 2008
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Pros:I like the way it feels on my skin
dont dry out
Cons:im not sure if this is the cause but i noticed my face got more greasy...but otherwise dont really dry the skin out!
Bottom Line:good to use as a soap for whenever
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lauren has used this item for a few weeks.
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tans, canada
May 17th, 2008
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Pros:Prevented further breakouts.
Cons:dont think it has any
Bottom Line:I was suffering from mild acne. since i started to use this cleanser my breakouts really stopeeed. infact i use it moisturizer that is super gentle and very effective.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:tans has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:13.00
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diomedea
May 9th, 2008
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Pros:Gentle on my VERY sensitive skin, it was recommended by my dermatologist as well as discovered by research to be the best facial cleanser in the book Clear Skin Diet. Over-the-counter and pretty cheap for a big bottle!
Cons:I wish the sensitive skin version came in a pump form. It also doesn't feel like soap (no lather) which takes some getting used to.
Bottom Line:This should probably be your basic facial cleanser, and the bonus is that if you don't want to use a heavy moisturizer you can just pat it off instead of rinsing and it keeps skin soft-- these were, in fact, instructions from my dermatologist, and, although he was a bit of a quack in other ways, THIS was definitely a great idea. I also occasionally exfoliate and use different cleansers to cleanse a little more deeply.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:diomedea has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:11.00
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Ally, Canada
May 6th, 2008
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Pros:Gentle, non drying.
Cons:Doesn't lather up like other face washes and also won't remove make up like other foamy type face washes.
Bottom Line:This is a really good, inexpensive cleanser. Before this I used Proactiv, the Clinique Acne Solutions 3-step, and then finally the regular Clinique 3 step. While all cleared up a small portion of the acne, they also irritated and dried up my skin. Whenever I wear make up, I use this with a cotton ball to remove the make up then wash my face with it and follow with clarifying lotion (toner) and then moisturizer. I've noticed a difference in my skin -- it is looking more supple and has a healthier glow (I also take Vitamin E daily).
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ally has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:9.99
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