Neutrogena : Extra Gentle Cleanser

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3.8
108 Reviews

Water (Purified), Glycerin, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Isohexadecane, TEA Cocoyl Glutamate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG 20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root), Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, BHT, Geranium, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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April 25, 2011

Pros:

My skin feels really soft after using this. No harsh odor, very easy to use.

Cons:

None!

I have very sensitive skin, so whenever I used any form of face wash I would always break out and/or my skin would dry out horribly. However, I decided to give this one a try and I'm extremely happy with this product! It doesn't dry out my skin, and my face hasn't had any negative reaction to it! Will definitely be using this from now on.
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March 15, 2011

Pros:

Very moisturizing, skin feels extremely soft, doesn't irritate my skin, very gentle, clogged pores are coming to a head/clearing most likely because I'm no longer stripping my skin with SA products and scrubbers.

Cons:

Stung my skin at first, but face is getting used to it.

I was under an extraordinary amount of stress last year which caused my face to erupt. I've been using products with SA in them and they were stripping my skin, causing even more oil production and clogged pores. I've never had a problem with my skin, so of course this was all very devastating. I began searching for a new lotion and came across Neutrogena products; I wanted something that would not aggravate my extremely sensitive skin but that would get it clean and moisturize it. I do believe I've found that in this cleanser. I've been using this for 4 days and already see a marked improvement in my skin. My pores are closed or reduced, clogged pores are becoming unclogged, my skin looks brighter and feels like butter. It saddens me to think that, if I had done a bit of research last year, I could have nipped my acne in the bud, but I appreciate this product so much more now that I have struggled with my skin. I'm excited to see the improvements in my skin as I continue using the product. Oh, I'm also using the alcohol free toner as well as the oil free moisturizer for sensitive skin.
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February 19, 2011

Pros:

- VERY gentle
- Cleanses well without completely drying out skin (like medicated cleansers tend to do) or leaving a residue
- Fragrance free (there is some smell but I like it)

Cons:

None!

Some people complain that this feels more like lotion than a cleanser but I love this smell and texture (The Cetaphil cleansersmelled too harsh and was too liquid-y for my taste). My face does sometimes feel dry after washing but this is because I use a lot of BP and washing away the moisturizer makes my face feel dry. Sometimes my face looks very pale afterwards but I've learned that those are dead skin cells and I gently wipe them off with a tissue when my face is still damp. I've been using this cleanser as part of the DK regimen and my skin is completely clear (I put that my acne is light but that was before I got on the regimen, four weeks ago).
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May 1, 2010

Pros:

everything! :)

Cons:

the smell is kinda like a body lotion... :/

i will definetely buy this in the future!
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September 3, 2009

Pros:

it's great remover i love it!

Cons:

i was up set coz i could find in the drugstore

try it ,it's worth it
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September 1, 2009

Pros:

It makes my skin soft,It doesn't dry my skin at all,easy to use and it clears up my acne. Oh it smells good too. its also very afordable.

Cons:

None that I can think of,

Its great,easy to use...it takes an idiot to not know how to use it. It clears up your skin without drying it out,and it evens your skin tone. And its very affordable.
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April 20, 2009

Pros:

Cleans really well despite not lathering, doesn't sting eyes even with direct contact, removes makeup better than about 20 other cleansers I have used, reduces redness immediately

Cons:

This product has really helped me out I have no complaints.

I urge anyone dealing with moderate acne to try this! In a week my skin went from oily and dry spots with lots of pimples to really even and balanced, and is more clear than it has ever been. I think less must be more when it comes to facial cleansers. I am never switching to any other cleanser.
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May 24, 2008

Pros:

-fragrance free
-non-drying/irritating
-great prep for medication/moisturizing

Cons:

None

I have unbelievably sensitive skin- I break out in itchy bumps when I sweat, am allergic to common cosmetic ingredients, (talc, bismuth) and avobenzone sunscreen burns my skin. This stuff kicks some serious butt. I hated Cetaphil,(regular and oily) Purpose, and Eucerin Redness Relief. I rub jojoba oil on my face and let sit for 10ish minutes before wiping it off and using NEGC. I then use topical medication. Depending on the medication, I will use either an AHA moisturizer or my Neutrogena oil free moisture for sensitive skin. My skin is sooooo soft.
April 7, 2008

Pros:

-Very Gentle
-Great For Removing Makeup
-Unscented

Cons:

None that I've found so far...

Kind of unrelated con is that the pump broke on it when I accidentally pulled off the top, although that doesn't effect how the product itself works.

I had been using salyclic acid acne wash, and I kept getting really huge red rash type things on my face without the acne going away. I switched to this and I no longer get the redness, and my skin is no longer dry and flaky. I use this with BP cream, and my acne is a lot better. I use a moisturizer with this too, but unless you get really dry skin you probably wouldn't need it.
July 9, 2007

Pros:

No smell, doesn't overdry, makes skin feel comfortable and soft and smooth.

Cons:

None!

This stuff is amazing. Until now I used the Neutrogena foaming cleanser which I realize totally over-dryed my face. I'm using this sensitive skin cleanser with the neutrogena healthy skin lotion. So far flakes and dull dead skin are just melting away. My face has a nice glow to it and I feel like the moisturizing quality of this facial wash is helping to heal my acne faster, which means less redness. Love it!!!