Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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3.9/5
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4.0/5

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4.0/5 (347 votes)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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Ann, Louisiana
Jan 20th, 2007
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Pros:Extremely good gentle cleanser!
Cons:Doesn't wash off makeup real well.
Bottom Line:You may need to get a Neutrogena make-up remover before use, but other than that, I love it!!!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ann has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
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Kim, New Jersey
Jan 18th, 2007
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Pros:Gentle, moisturizing
Cons:Does not throughly clean, does not remove makeup, consistency is more like a lotion than a cleanser
Bottom Line:Yuck, I hate this cleanser. It does nothing for oily skin. It doesn't feel like it cleans the face at all it just seems to cover your face in thick, goopy moisturizing liquid. This products poor cleaning ability is demonstrated by it's inability to remove any makeup whatsoever. After using this cleanser your face feels soft....but dirty! Yuck!
Recommended:No
Usage:Kim has used this item for about a week.
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Michelle, Pennsylvania
Jan 18th, 2007
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Pros:Does not irritate my skin, keeps it soft and supple. I use a an acne toner along with it when I have a breakout.
Cons:Does not completely remove makeup.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Michelle has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
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Anonymous
Jan 5th, 2007
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Pros:Everything, short ingrediant list, no menthol or other irritants, VERY gentle
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I've tried almost every product avail at a drugstore for my acne (which is mostly self-created from picking and squeezing) and they all make my skin dry and red and aggervate my acne. But this product made a HUGE difference, particularly bc it is soo gentle- i think that some acne is caused by a reaction to all the irritants and harsh detergants and alcohols in clearisil and stuff like that, as far as I know, if I leave my skin alone it clears up by itself. Also, if you work out and want to wash your face more than twice a day this is really good bc it won't dry out your face too much and water isn't required.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
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DJ, Phoenix
Jan 4th, 2007
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Pros:nice and easy, smooth and non-irritating, gentle and simple
Cons:not much exfoliating power
Bottom Line:Nice, simple gentle cleanser. Good to use if using BP and other products because you can be sure it is not going to irritate or be in disharmony with other products. I find that less is best.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:DJ has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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Erica, Singapore
Jan 3rd, 2007
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Bottom Line:Proven to be effective. Doesn't dry my skin. Most of the products I've been using cause my sensitive face to become red after washing but not Ceptahil. Acne lessen. <3 Will continue using this.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Erica has used this item for a few weeks.
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Anonymous, WA
Jan 2nd, 2007
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Pros:I think it works well but i have had acne for 3 yrs now(not that server)nd i just wont get butter.This then makes me lack self-confidence nd i want to become an actor nd this doesnt help because you kinda have to have smooth clear skin to be an actor
Cons:Sometimes this really does not work but when i start to see an improvment is when i eat well and healy and DRINK HEAPS OF WATER!
Bottom Line:I find that it will work for some types of skin but not others. When you are also trying to acheive your dream it does not help with acne but it would just depend on your skin type. I also find i have it on my back and if you see your face start to clear up then your back usually does so to all the poeple out there that are emmbarresed of wearing low back tops dont worry it will get better.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
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Anonymous
Dec 29th, 2006
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Pros:Excellent. It doesn't irritate my skin at all and it leaves it feeling soft instead of dry and hard. It cleans well too; I ran out of benzoyl peroxide for several days and my skin didn't break out in the interim while using this cleanser. Even though
Cons:I've never worn makeup, but my sister says it doesn't remove it completely. Some women on this forum say it works and some say it doesn't.
Bottom Line:Wonderful.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
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Ann, Michigan
Dec 17th, 2006
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Pros:Short ingredient list
Cons:Made my face break out and my eyes gum up
Bottom Line:The first time I used this, my face broke out horrible. Second time, I had the break outs plus an allergic reaction in my eyes. The good news is it has only a few ingredients, so it will help me pinpoint the exact ingredient that I'm allergic to.
Recommended:No
Usage:Ann has used this item for a few months.
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asdf, CA
Dec 16th, 2006
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Pros:moisturizes skin, gentle, water isn't required
Cons:can't think of any (unless you need a cleanser that lathers well)
Bottom Line:I tried a few sensitive skin cleansers, but they all do the same thing. At first they seem gentle, but towards the end of the bottle, my face is dry and flaky if I forget to moisturize. Cetaphil does the moisturizing for me, so I don't have to worry about covering every last inch of my face with moisturizer. I always use it without water. Just gently rub it in your skin for 10-15 seconds, and tissue it off. Great for travel.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:asdf has used this item for a few weeks.
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