Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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3.9/5
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4.0/5
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4.1/5

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3.9/5 (344 votes)
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4.0/5 (342 votes)
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4.1/5 (345 votes)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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ERIK, PUERTO RICO
Dec 4th, 2007
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Pros:It's very gentle. Even though it has no fragance it has a fresh smelly feeling. It's cheaper than other cleansers and easy to use.
Cons:Like many other users I am getting some redness and flaky feeling which I thought was cause from the Differin gel I am using but I've been using Differin for a year a never got that reaction. I believe it comes from the sodium lauryl sulfate
Bottom Line:Try it, if it works, keep on using it but if you get a bumps in your forehead, redness on your nose, seborreic dermatitis; it's probably caused by it cuz that's what I got. At first I refused to believe it was the cleanser but the thing is that my other cleansers before this one did not contained sodium lauryl. My skin is oily and I stop medications this summer to try the Cetaphil, I got no acne but seborreic dermatitis on my forehead. I thought it was because I stop medicating with Diff the skin but even now using the Differin gel I have and its caused by Cetaphil. BTW the Walgreens brand burns my face. I recomend this product on your body and the mouisturizewr its great as a shaving cream try it and you'll love it.
Recommended:No
Usage:ERIK has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.99
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Anonymous, walker valley,NY
Nov 24th, 2007
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Pros:Gentle on the skin. suitable for oily skin (not super oily i mean)
Cons:too pricey but it's worth it
Bottom Line:If ur having pimples just because of skin irritation, i highly recommend this product. But if it's hormonal, this won't help it. i have an oily skin (well not super extra oily) but this suits my skin. i dn't use any moisturizer coz this soap itself is a good moisturizer as well. as everybody says it doesn't remove make-up so i'm not using it before going to bed at night. i only use it once a day, i have my own foaming wash at night that can remove make up and everything, dirt.... so far so good it can bring back ur youthful skin
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
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kata, new york, nj
Nov 23rd, 2007
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Pros:This product always leaves your face feeling soft and clean.
Cons:does not get rid of acne and or other blemishes to the skin. Does not remove make up and stubborn dirt well or even at all.
Bottom Line:I liked the way it made my skin feel, soft, moisturized, and refreshed but it almost made my acne worse so i switched to this stuff called basics its great.
Usage:kata has used this item for about a week.
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the Oracle, Pasadena, CA
Nov 19th, 2007
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Pros:Clear gel; pump bottle with lock for travel.
Cons:Not good to remove makeup. I use HSN's Signature Club A Meltdown for that. It's the best.
Bottom Line:Reccommended by my dermatolgist for after laser and every day for rosacea.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:the Oracle has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:12.00
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Theresa, Opp, AL
Nov 18th, 2007
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Pros:Cetaphil did make my face feel clean. Also, it was easily attainable.
Cons:It did not help with my blemishes in fact, even made me wonder if it was making them worse.My skin still stayed extremely oily.
Bottom Line:Cetaphil is for those people who already have great skin and if that were the case with me I wouldn't even be on this site. Right?
Recommended:No
Usage:Theresa has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:50.00
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Christy, Texas
Nov 8th, 2007
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Pros:Very gental, helped clear my skin in a matter of a week or so. Large containers can be found at almost any drug/retail store including Costco and it's inexpensive.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:After using Proactive for years, I switched to Cetaphil. After about 2 weeks of use, I threw out my Proactive. I have used Cetaphil for over a year. It has saved me hundreds of dollars and my skin has never been better.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:8.89
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Elizabeth, Colorado
Nov 5th, 2007
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Pros:very gentle, unscented
Cons:does not remove makeup
Bottom Line:For women who wear foundation, Cetaphil is great for the morning wash in the shower. In the evening, you need another product to remove foundation and/or eye makeup.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
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Arley, Chicago,IL
Oct 31st, 2007
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Pros:Smells Normal

It Leaves My skin clean & soft
Cons:Does not help you get rid of your acne
Bottom Line:This is a very good cleanser for people who want their skin feeling soft & clean
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Arley has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
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Anonymous
Oct 30th, 2007
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Pros:works well, its gentle, pretty much does what it says
Cons:its too gentle sometimes, i used baking soda with it and it did great then
Bottom Line:good cleanser for acne prone skin
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
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Chris, North Carolina
Oct 30th, 2007
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Pros:Gentle, non-irritating, effective, leaves skin feeling clean and soft, not tight and dried out. Good for post-acne sufferers and those with sensitive skin. Smells very clean and fresh.
Cons:Can help with, but does not eliminate acne lesions. Expensive.
Bottom Line:It's undeniably the best facial cleaner for people AFTER your major problems with acne have been solved. I found that many other facial cleaners were too harsh after my acne was gone, and actually made it just come back. This product will reduce minor acne, and makes your skin feel awesome, with no irritation or dryness. However, if you suffer from a sudden breakout of more severe acne, it will not be as effective. It is pricey, but worth it.
Recommended:Yes
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