Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

Brand:
Reviews
4.0
750 Reviews

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.

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

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

5
45.5%
4
28.5%
3
11.9%
2
7.9%
1
6.3%

Used Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser? Rate It:

Choose from 1 to 5 stars
May 7, 2009

Pros:

it works well with my skin.I am very sensitive to fragrance, thus it really suits me well.

Cons:

at first, it feels like does not clean your skin perfectly..but eventually,,i am use to it

It is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin. i LOVE IT.I bought the bottle in a big package size..i can last up to 2 months..it worth the price..
February 2, 2009

Pros:

Makes skin feel soft

Cons:

A bit pricey & does not remove make up

it helps w/ the dryness
August 19, 2008

Pros:

clears up acne and prevents it

Cons:

does not work well on blackheads

use this product with a moisturizer and a spot treatment to clear black heads
April 3, 2008

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

Good for sensitive, combination/normal 35 yr old skin.
February 18, 2008

Pros:

This cleanser is very gently. It works well and rinses clean. I have had very good results using this product.

Cons:

It is very smelly. I do not like the fragrance AT ALL!

Good bang for your buck. You get lots of the stuff for a reasonable price. Try not to be put off by the fragrance.
October 19, 2007

Pros:

After using product you instantly feel a smooth not-to-dry-but-still-clean finish.

Cons:

On the pricy side..but worth it

I just love this stuff, iv been using it for a year now and iv never been so crazy about a facial wash before. Iv tried everything in the past, most either caused dryness or too much moisture. Perfect balance!
February 5, 2007

Pros:

-Excellent for sensitive skin AND acne.
-Many say its too 'liquidy'. This, ive found, is actually a benefit.

With acne ridden sensitive skin, ive tried every cleanser under the sun. I used to think the stronger the 'clean' the better - using strong exfoliants and cleanser. Bad idea. Even the so called 'moisturising foaming' washes somehow managed to dry out my skin. The end result - tonnnes and tonnes of new spots and blemishes. Cetaphil however is different. It basic, gentle and gives a good clean without all these unnessecary 'active' ingredients. The great thing is i can be used in conjunction with a 5% benzoyl peroxide with minimum dryness. At the end of the day, for acne-ridden skin, the gentler the cleanser, the better.
November 7, 2006

Pros:

Excellent for dry skin, as it does not strip off your moisture balance.
Helps relieve acne.

Cons:

Sometimes it leaves sticky residue, even if you rinsed it with water! Also, I think it actually clogged my pores, because whiteheads started appearing like crazy after I started using this product.

I think by far this product works the best for me. I have dry sensitive skin, and have tried so many other products which didn't really work. Cetaphil is gentle on my skin, and does not make my skin feel tight after wash. It's important to consider this point when choosing whether or not a product works for you. A suitable cleanser should not make your skin feel tight after wash. If it does, then it's probably too drying. Cetaphil also helps me manage my acne. I'm not saying it makes my acne completely gone, but it does relieve one way or another. I still got ocassional breakout, but washing my face with Cetaphil definitely helps relief the acne. Highly recommended product for people who have dry/sensitive skin.
March 26, 2013

Pros:

Cheaper than most products, feels nice, gentle, doesn't dry skin, doesn't irritate skin, cleans thoroughly.

Cons:

Nothing as yet.

I have been using this product for 5 years on and off. It is the best cleanser I have tried! I love Cetaphil.
August 1, 2009

Pros:

It's great for sensitive skin
makes my skin soft
makes my skin look great

Cons:

it dries my face out only a little bit but it's not a big deal

This product works. The best one I've used.