Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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3.8/5
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4.0/5
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4.0/5

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4.0/5 (266 votes)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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Kate, Fremont, CA
Apr 20th, 2008
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Pros:Very, very, gentle for my sensitive skin, does not overdry or make my face feel tight. Can be used without water/ for makeup removal. Very cheap!
Cons:Large, unwieldy bottle. Slightly unsatisfying because it doesn't foam like a soap.
Bottom Line:Since I have started using the gentle skin cleanser, I have not had a single breakout. My skin is calm, clear, and soft! I love this stuff and I wish I had used it in high school!

I do occasionally use other cleansers so that my face doesn't get too used to it, the same way I occasionally use a clarifying or deep moisturizing shampoo. Mostly I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub in addition to the Cetaphil- about once a week, I like to exfoliate a little bit. This combo has worked for me!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kate has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:11.00
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Andie, Canada,Coquitlam
Apr 20th, 2008
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Pros:light, almsot like water, didnt dry my face, good to use all the time
Cons:n/a
Bottom Line:i really like this product, my mom bought it randomly nad its pretty good. i use it alot since its not drying
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Andie has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
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Kimber, Canada
Apr 18th, 2008
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Pros:Goes on very smooth and washes off well
Removes make up/cover up
Fragrance free
Cons:Hasn't reduced pimples (though it doesn't really claim to)
Bottom Line:This is a really nice cleanser. At first I was bothered by the fact that it didn't "foam", but it's so nice to smooth on and then wash off, and it does remove make up and concealer/foundation very easily. I also have very sensitive skin, and so far it hasn't burned, made me itchy, or caused rashes, so that's nice!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kimber has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:12.00
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Arley, Chicago, IL
Apr 14th, 2008
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Pros:It makes your skin soft and nice also it gets the dirt and oil of your face really nice.
Cons:They highered the prce 2 much now it costs $9.99 for a 16)Z Bottle and I remember last August of 07 they selled 2 16OZ Bottles and a small bottle of Moustirizer for only $14.99 I don't know why they highered it maybe because of the bad economy.
Bottom Line:If you want a normal Cleanser that will get the job done than buy it I just wished they will still sell it at Sam's Club :(
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Arley has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:9.99
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Abba, Newyork
Apr 4th, 2008
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Pros:Everything about this product is AWSOME!
it is soooo good
BUY IT!
Cons:nothing
Bottom Line:BUY IT! BUY IT BUY IT
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:5.00
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me_vs_acne, washington d.c.
Apr 3rd, 2008
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Pros:Smooth texture, extremely gentle, no fragrance, easy to find in stores. Makes skin soft.
Cons:The pump bottle is hard to travel with! Even when I turn it to "close" somehow it still gets all over everything. :)
Bottom Line:I've been using this product for years. And while I still break out, it is the only product I have consistently used while switching from medication to medication. Never makes my skin irritated or feel greasy-- especially important when I was on accutane and looking for non-drying face washes. I like to think of it as a really watered down lotion that you wash off with water.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
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iloveblue, Australia
Apr 3rd, 2008
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Pros:cheaper than some, and seems to work.
Doesn't dry out skin - doesn't contain sodium lauryl/laureth suflates and derivatives
Cons:Not sure it reduces acne, but it doesn't seem to contribute to it
Bottom Line:Good for sensitive, combination/normal 35 yr old skin.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:13.25
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Anonymous, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mar 30th, 2008
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Pros:Used with water, cleans extremely well without making your skin dry afterwards. Balances moisture content. Makes skin feel soft. Affordable. Doesn't irritate present acne. Preventive to new acne formation since its very mild.
Cons:Needs a little getting used to (if you're used to lather). Need to use a lot for cleansing to be effective. Otherwise, dries out fast when cleansing.
Bottom Line:You won't feel squeaky clean, but your skin will feel very soft and supple. All the dirt and oil gone- but you're spared the oil overdrive (esp. on the nose!) afterwards as this cleanser doesn't strip your natural oils, rather it moisturizes. So surprisingly, it controlled oiliness on my combination skin quite well in comparison to most 'oil-control' cleansers which seemed to aggravate the problem. Used for 6 months along with the regimen. Indispensable. Best cleanser I ever used.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.00
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Amy, Nashville, TN
Mar 28th, 2008
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Pros:Gentle, Cleared my skin, Has improved the texture of my skin
Cons:Doesn't lather as much as I normally like, and I had to get used to the residue feeling.
Bottom Line:I have used EVERYTHING when I encountered acne after my teen years. Proactive dried my skin, others made my skin too oily, and Cetaphil has been the only thing that actually works for me, and it's the LEAST EXPENSIVE! I highly recommend, and wish I had listened to my dermatologist years and years ago.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amy has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:3.00
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Vince, Australia
Mar 27th, 2008
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Pros:Fragrance free, non-greasy
Cons:causes skin to breakout abnormally if left on
Bottom Line:not recommended
Recommended:No
Usage:Vince has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:13.00
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