Purpose : Gentle Cleansing Wash

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4.2
372 Reviews

Water, PEG 80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG 150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroampho PG Acetate Phosphate, Fragrance, Quaternium 15, Tetrasodium EDTA.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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May 16, 2016
disappointed
I have oily skin I used it for about 3 months and at first it looked like it was helping my acne but after that it didn't do much. It didn't treat the acne I had and didn't prevent new acne. I think it actually also dried out my skin too. So I was really disappointed with this product.
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February 18, 2015
Purposefully not so gentle?
My skin is really oily, but this "gentle" cleanser still managed to dry me out. I guess you'll have to use your personal discretion on this one. I know some people love it, but this cleanser left my skin tight and flaky. I switched to the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser and am much, much happier. Plus, I hate the smell.
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February 9, 2015
changed the formula
this used to be great now it dries out my skin.. i feel that they must have changed the formula- because my brother who uses this who has different skint then I- said the same thing.
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August 1, 2014
Skin didn't like it
I gave this product a try because of how high it was rated, but it just wasn't for me. I got a huge breakout and it produced more sebum plugs for me.
July 21, 2014
Changed the formula?
I've used this product since 2006 and its worked just fine for cleaning my face and I've never had any problems with it. Until this year, it started causing red blotchy spots on my face. My forehead would breakout into rash like bumps and it would itch pretty badly. I never thought it would be the face wash as I've used it for years. Once I eliminated this from my regimen my face cleared up and the rash/redness went away. I'm not sure if my skin changed, the formula changed or the combination of this and BP is linked to the symptoms? - which is always possible. I've noticed others stating breakouts, rashes and redness from this as well in their reviews, so its just not me.
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July 7, 2014
made me break out
I used this product when I was younger to help with minor breakouts and help treat my oily/combination skin and it worked great. I still break out, and I decided to switch cleansers. It no longer worked to treat my break outs, but rather made my forehead breakout in tiny white-head like zits. I won't buy again!
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June 11, 2013
Not for me

Pros:

Smells nice
Face felt clean

Cons:

Allergic reaction
Not for sensitive skin

I bought this thinking it was the liquid version of the bar. Not even close! Completely different ingredients! I must have had an allergic reaction to it be I broke out in an itchy, eczema type rash in my eyelids a d the sides of my face. Waste of money for me.
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March 18, 2013

Pros:

Smells nice
Gets rid of oil and makeup

Cons:

Dried my face out sooo bad
Made my skin itchy and red

I bought this thinking it was the same thing as the cleansing bar. Not even close! It made me break out in this eczema type of rash on the sides of my face and it made me so itchy! I'm probably allergic.
May 20, 2012

Pros:

not thick

Cons:

Dried me out

If it would of not dry me out that bad i would of not stop it. If you want to try it get at walmart online its cheap
March 11, 2011

Pros:

*Leaves no residue
*GENTLE!!!
*Good for rremoving oil & make up

Cons:

*Does NOT, i repeat DOES NOT get rid of acne.
*Doesnt clear AT ALL

Okay I have small, flesh-colored bumps covering my forehead. They have been there for 2 years now. I have tried numerous products, everything! Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Murad, and many other expensive Sephora brands and nothing worked. So i came to this website and went to the recommended products. I then found this product and saw many many very positive reviews, so i thought i'd give it a try. I have been using this, along with neutrogena on-the-spot and the Purpose brand moisturizer, for nearly 2 months now and I have seen no results. If you want to get your acne under control, do not use this product.
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