Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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3.9/5
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4.0/5

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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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Melissa, San Francisco, CA
Feb 1st, 2009
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Pros:Makes skin feel soft
Cons:A bit pricey & does not remove make up
Bottom Line:it helps w/ the dryness
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Melissa has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:light
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Anonymous, Chicago IL
Jan 31st, 2009
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Pros:great and light. doesn't dry out skin AT ALL
Cons:I found it hard to continue using it because it does not do anything for acne.
Bottom Line:I would recommend this to anyone using harsh products.
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:light
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Nothing, New York, NY
Jan 31st, 2009
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Pros:None
Cons:Didn't do anything for my acne
Bottom Line:DON'T BUY
Recommended:No
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:severe
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ashayah, Philippines
Jan 28th, 2009
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Pros:cAn heal red spOts..4 about 2 days!! and if ull use this over && over..itll be awesome!
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Cons:can dry nor peel ur skin..but its ok! as long as its effective for my sensitive skin!
Bottom Line:CETAPHIL is soOo gOod!! i dont feel any irrration from the first time i used it..

try to use this cleanser!! it will greatly help you!!

P200+.00 is the cost of 1bottle!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:ashayah has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:light
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Anonymous, Canada
Jan 22nd, 2009
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Pros:Huge difference in a few days!
so light, smells great, no drying
Cons:Nothing
Bottom Line:I LOVE IT!

100% recommended!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderate
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sweetface, boston ma
Jan 21st, 2009
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Pros:very agreeable it feels so light on my face
Cons:none so far
Bottom Line:i love this i see dramatic results.... in just 4 days. i wash with this cleanser and then exfoliate with clean n clear exfoliate and then i use cerave lotion for moisturizing then a spot treatment for the spots i already had left before starting this routine and so far so GREAT!!!!! i wish i knew about this before.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:sweetface has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:6.99
Acne severity:moderate
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Trish, USA
Jan 20th, 2009
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Pros:Gentle clenser, leaves skin feeling soft
Cons:NONE
Bottom Line:I love this clenser. It doesn't irritate my sensative skin. Leaves skin feeling soft. It does not help ace. Although my acne is severe I did not buy this thinking it would help. My skin is overly dry and this does not make it worse?
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Trish has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:severe
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Max, Califonia
Jan 19th, 2009
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Pros:Doesn't dry, doesn't clog pores, cleans skin
Cons:Doesn't treat or prevent acne
Bottom Line:Cetaphil is a good product for oily, dry, or combination skin, but it doesn't help to heal acne; it just cleans your skin.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:11.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Kailyn, Canada
Jan 19th, 2009
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Pros:Gentle, Affordable, Easily Purchased at any Store and Scentless, Great for everday routine.
Cons:Might be too Light for Severe Acne, Must be Used Consistantly Doesn't Remove MakeUp, does not unplugged pores.
Bottom Line:Cetaphil is a VERY light cleanser that doesn't foam up or give you that deep scrub. However, it's a really great everyday face wash that leaves your skin clean and soft. Best to use it twice a day (morning and night) with additional products such as a scrub (once a week), toner and/or moisturizer. It probably wouldn't work well on its own with severe acne.

However, I've used many other types of face wash (from high end to drug store) and I this has certainly approve my skin (less blotchy and dry). The key is to to be consistant with your routine.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kailyn has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:light
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Jan, Ohio
Jan 15th, 2009
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Pros:SUPER gentle but still cleans, softens skin, fragrance free, calms skin and reduces redness compared to medicated washes
Cons:could be cheaper, but it is a great product
Bottom Line:FALSE MYTH: if you have anything above light acne, you need a medicated cleanser.

TRUTH: Be gentle, even with higher levels of acne! Double medicating, or using a medicated "acne cleanser" and another topical treatment like BP or spot treatment only made my skin look worse by causing redness and irritation. It took me a long time to realize this after jumping from medicated cleanser to medicated cleanser! After switching to Cetaphil my irritation and redness has gone way down, and I depend on a Benzoyl Peroxide cream to treat the acne areas.

ALSO, CAUTION WITH THE CETAPHIL GENERICS: Being a cheapskate, I tried to save $ with a TARGET's generic brand, but it stung my face, and I am back on the name brand. Other generics might not do this, but remember, TARGET STINGS!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jan has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:9.00
Acne severity:moderate
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