Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews

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4.0/5 (347 votes)
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Reviews
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Chris, Australia
Jan 8th, 2009
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Pros:Feels great on the skin, calms my redness down on my face and doesnt dry my skin at all!.
Cons:none.
Bottom Line:So far so good.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Chris has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Paul, Philippines
Jan 6th, 2009
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Pros:Gentle ,cleans, doesn't dry my skin at all and makes my skin so smooth
Cons:nothing
Bottom Line:Try it...I do recommend it for daily use...This is the perfect cleanser for us acne sufferers..
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Paul has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Betsy A, Central MN
Dec 22nd, 2008
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Pros:Very Gentle, no irritation. Easy to use and can find the product anywhere.
Cons:None
Bottom Line:I am 38 and have used the product for 20 years. A friend, who had clear skin, recommended it to me. I didn't believe this gentle product would keep my face clear, but it has. I was plagued with acne in my teens and wish I had known about Cetaphil before. My 13 year old son, who has had acne for about a year, started using it last week and his face is almost completely clear. I didn't realize that the typical acne cleanser was causing the irritation and acne. He had been using the Neutrogena On the Spot for a year, because it is the least strong benzoyl peroxide product out there. Thumbs up for Cetaphil!!! I do use store brands also and have found them just as good...
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:6.25
Acne severity:moderate
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Inga, Nashville, TN
Dec 16th, 2008
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Pros:This product is so gentle, you hardly feel like it's washing your face! But as Dan says, the less irritation, the better! I use the generic version of the Cetaphil. It's cheaper and does the same thing.
Cons:None that I can think of!
Bottom Line:My sister and I had our faces "analyzed" one time by some beauty machine that some lady had who was trying to sell us her products. My sister was using a different facial wash than I was. Well, when we looked at my face through the beauty analyzer machine, my face looked AWESOME! I thank God for you, Dan. And my sister switched to my facial wash. Unfortunately, the beauty lady didn't make any sale with us. I was on the RIGHT track with the REGIMEN.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Katerina, Philadelphia
Dec 16th, 2008
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Pros:Very light and doesnt dry out my skin. It's perfect for use with the stuff my derms gave me
Cons:Hasn't really done much for my acne, you should use it in combination with something =]
Bottom Line:i would recomend it but only if you have something else to use in addition to it, or have very light acne
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Katerina has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Cloe, Ireland
Dec 3rd, 2008
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Pros:EVERYTHING
Cons:NOTHING
Bottom Line:This is by far the best cleanser i have ever used in my life. I use this as well as my clinda-solugel solution and it's amazing. It's healthy for your skin, theres very few ingredients and it even TASTES GOOD! recommended for everybody with acne becaue everybody needs to use a mild cleanser and this one is!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Cloe has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Mariah, Boston, MA
Dec 1st, 2008
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Pros:No fragrance, clean feeling. Doesn't dry out my skin- it actually moistened it. Doesn't leave my face feeling dry and flaky. Doesn't clog pores. Hypoallergenic. Dermatologist tested.
Cons:None. If you expect this to clear your acne- it won't. I use this in order to wash my face because i put on my acne medication AFTER i wash. This is perfect for me.
Bottom Line:Definitely worth it. Perfect face wash that doesn't dry out your skin. I have fair skin that gets dried out fast with acne washes. It also is very sensitive and gets red if i put on too much acne medication. This does wonders for me.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Mariah has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Lisa, Canada
Nov 29th, 2008
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Pros:Light Smell, Gentle, Doesn't Dry out my sensitive skin, doesn't make my skin red like all the other products i've used
Cons:None
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Usage:Lisa has used this item for a day or two.
Acne severity:light
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katt, cali
Nov 23rd, 2008
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Pros:leaves skin feeling soft. No irritation. Great when using with medication.
Cons:doesnt lather. i have to keep it on a bit longer to make sure it removes dirt.
Bottom Line:Worth it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:katt has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:very light
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Megan, WA
Nov 17th, 2008
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Pros:a must if you are using harsh prescription acne products, or if you have really dry skin.
Cons:doesn't clear off eye makeup/foundation.
Bottom Line:It's a must for those with harsh, drying or irritating acne prescriptions (e.g., Differin, Retin A Micro, BP, etc.). It does not irritate or dry out skin, and actually leaves skin feeling smooth and clean. Don't use to clean off makeup though. It contains no acne medication, so obviously it won't directly kill acne bacteria or anything, but used in conjunction with another acne fighting product, it does its job well.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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