Reviews Home → Cleansers/Washes → Cetaphil → Viewing Item

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

Show reviews per page, sorted by
Filter by reviewer's acne severity
Filter by how long reviewer used item

Total results: 617    Viewing page: 24 of 62

meowcat from Ontario
May 29, 2009
Pros - very gentle
- softens skin
- does not dry skin out
Cons - does not remove all of make up
Bottom line For many years I used only medicated cleansers (usually with salicylic acid). I started using Cetaphil a couple of months ago when I had a nasty flare up and started the regimen. As my skin cleared up I started to really notice that my skin felt softer than it had in a long, long time. I tried Cetaphil's formula for oily skin and it dried my skin out. As soon as I switched back my soft skin came back too! Love it!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $8.00
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Viki from New York
May 20, 2009
Pros Light consitency, extremely gentle, effectively removes dirt and oil, does not leave skin dry, great for skin prone to acne.
Cons A possible allergic reaction, otherwise none.
Bottom line I am amazed by this product! I have tried many cleansers that claim to be "for sensitive skin" or "non-drying," but I consistantly found their claims were not in fact true. I have very sensitive skin and bad acne in some areas, so I needed a cleanser that could gently remove dirt, makeup, and oil, yet not take moisture out of my skin or cause breakouts. I've found one! Cetaphil works wonders on my skin.

Just as a warning, however, I have heard some people react to it with a rash, so be sure to check the ingredients for substances you are allergic to.

Also, in terms of price, I see most people rated it as a 5, but I'm putting 4, because there ARE cheaper cleansers. If affordability means if it's worth it's price, I would definitely put a 5, though!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderately severe
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Rosie B. from Santa Cruz, CA
May 20, 2009
Pros Very gentle cleanser that doesn't irritate, pleasant smell that doesn't overwhelm, smooth consistency, takes off the tinted moisturizer I use, and nondrying.
Cons For me, none.
Bottom line This is a wonderful cleanser for sensitive, dry skin (which I have). I can't imagine it being bad for anyone. It also significantly improved my skin. Much of my acne, which I had previously ascertained was from irritation, vanished. I now have two to three very small pimples, which are most likely due to my hair products. I also have no more flakies. If you have dry skin, you know how valuable that is. I use this in conjunction with 2% BP on spots (only a few times a week or the surrounding skin goes to flake-land).
Recommended Yes
Price paid $9.00
Acne severity light
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 1
James from Singapore, Singapore
May 11, 2009
Pros It's affordable, has no fragrance, easy to use.
Cons - Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a known irritant
- It irritated and dried out my skin even more(I have dry skin)
- Acne got worse
Bottom line I was one of the unlucky ones, I guess. Try it out for a week or so to see if your skin reacts badly to it. My skin started getting worse approx. 1 month after using this product. Before that, there wasn't much change at all. I ditched this for Olay Moisture-Balancing Foaming Facewash and it works much better [for me].
Recommended No
Price paid $8.00
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: -1
Anonymous from 95148
May 8, 2009
Pros Soothing, Easy to Spread, Gentle, No Fragrance, Mild Cleanse
Cons Dried my skin the first two days, but now I am used to it and so is my skin.
Bottom line It is a good product, just a bumpy part in the beginning.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $8.99
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Lovejoy572 from United Kingdom
May 7, 2009
Pros Gentle, fragrance free, soothes irritated skin and won't cause over drying.
Cons Not available in many high street stores in the UK.
Bottom line I have tried various topical medications for persistent adult acne, most of which irritate my sensitive skin and exasperate the problem. Cetaphil products are perfectly suited to dry & sensitive skin and allow better natural moisture retention than other products. My skin is the best it has been in many years, since discovering Cetaphil.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity light
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 1
vanessa from KL,Malaysia
May 6, 2009
Pros it works well with my skin.I am very sensitive to fragrance, thus it really suits me well.
Cons at first, it feels like does not clean your skin perfectly..but eventually,,i am use to it
Bottom line It is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. i LOVE IT.I bought the bottle in a big package size..i can last up to 2 months..it worth the price..
Recommended Yes
Price paid $4.00
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Lovely from VA
April 22, 2009
Pros Helped clear all my acne face is soft and smooth
Cons I really dont have any
Bottom line It really works I combine it with a 2.5 benzoyl peroxide treatment and face lotion and it works wonders
Recommended Yes
Price paid $6.00
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 1
Hillary from Pennsylvania
April 22, 2009
Pros Doesn't dry skin, leaves my skin feeling clean, very gentle
Cons none
Bottom line It really helps when used with benzoyl peroxide! I have SUPER sensitive skin and even using the lowest amount of BP dries it out. This cleanser used with a mild mosturizer keeps my skin soft, not dry, and not oily. I love it! My dad has also been using it for 10 years and rarely gets break outs. I recommend it!!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $10.00
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: -3
Layla
April 17, 2009
Pros Cleared up my acne! I had moderate acne and proactiv was not working for me. I stopped using proactiv after I was advised to stop on account of the scrub beads in the face wash. I tried cetaphil and it cleared up my skin and made it soft.
Cons Doesn't get rid of acne scars.
Bottom line Using a gentle cleanser has really improved my skin. I also apply micro-treninoin retin-A gel a couple times a week, but I think that the cetaphil really did the trick. Sometimes really harsh products or scrubs can worsen acne. That's why you should experiment and try using cetaphil. I had moderate acne and my skin looked all red and had pustules. It was awful. Now my skin looks incredibly better in just a couple weeks. I also stopped using a moisturizer and just wash my face with cetaphil and then put some cetaphil on my dry face as a moisturizer. It really does work as a moisturizer too without breaking out my skin! Try this.
Recommended Yes
Acne severity moderate
Was the above review helpful?
Helpfulness score of this review: 7

Total results: 617    Viewing page: 24 of 62