Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

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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.

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June 28, 2016
Not a big fan.
Everyone always raves about this, and I tried it multiple times but it didn't work for me. On the bright side, I like the smell and the gentle, creamy feel of it; it doesn't irritate my spots. However, over time I felt like it wasn't cleaning my skin enough (yet somehow it still managed to dry out my chin like nothing else lol). I prefer CeraVe. I have combination/oily skin.
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June 12, 2016
This works very well, but for sensitive skin!
Love, love, love! Highly recommend this for how sensitive it is on your skin. For me, I have really sensitive skin and anything harsh makes me breakout. I have been using this for 5 years, and it has always done the job of cleaning my face, as well as not getting too dry or making me breakout. TRY IT!
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June 3, 2016
Gentle and Affordable
If you are treating your acne with some kind of drying topical, this cleanser is your best bet to keep it from stripping your skin. It is gentle and mild and if you buy the big bottle, it would last your for months. Making this one of the most affordable cleansers you can find. One of the things I like about this is it doesn't foam up so to me it feels like I'm moisturizing the skin instead of washing off the oils. It cleans your skin in a way that doesn't leave it tight or tingly.
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August 9, 2015
Gives my face a clean feeling without tightness
I'm using this product while on Accutane. It is not irritating. At first, I was disappointed that it doesn't lather, but I got used to that very quickly and I don't mind it anymore. The amount goes a long way for the price, and it does a great job of taking off my pur minerals foundation.
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May 14, 2015
My holy grail
I love love love this cleanser. I have sensitive skin so this is gentle enough for me. I started using this cleanser on accutane and it made my skin feel so smooth. It is the only thing I use for my face right now along with the Cetaphil moisturizer. Cetaphil is the way to go!
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November 29, 2014
use it every day
i really like this product. it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth without drying it out or making it oily. i use this with the regimen instead of the acne.org cleanser and it's awesome some people may say it doesnt really feel like it's cleaning the skin since it's so smooth and doesnt foam but i think it does since i havent had any acne just in case though, i wash my face twice in a row to make sure it's really cleaning it also, it's very cheap and you can buy it everywhere so thats nice :)
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July 4, 2014
In Love
I love this gentle cleanser! It makes your skin feel really soft and it doesn't break me out. It's great to use with epiduo
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January 28, 2014
A decent, reliable cleanser

Pros:

Clean (but not squeaky clean) ^^
Softens skin to some extent
Clears acne

Cons:

Contains SLS (only affects SLS-sensitive ppl)
May be drying depending on your skin/country's humidity
Does not foam/lather easily, you might apply excess by accident

Just for background info, I had mild - moderate acne that started when i reached puberty. I tried many products thus far(Sebamed, Dove) and they didn't seem to work well. Until I went to read online Amazon reviews, seen blogs and recommendations and discovered this gem of a cleanser. Your skin feels coated with a layer after washing. My acne has cleared up significantly and my skin feels smoother and less blemished! I have been tempted to try out Cerave cleanser too since its very similar to Cetaphil but I feel why change Cetaphil if it ain't spoilt xD It's not a complete miracle worker though. I know it isn't SLS-free but I've never been sensitive to SLS so I disregard its SLS content. Plus its pretty low in order according to ingredients list. Implies its content is not as concentrated as usual general store soaps. I live in a city where it's pretty humid all year round so this cleanser feels just right for my skin. However if you live in a less humid place, your skin may dry up(as mine did when I accidentally used too much) and you will have to apply moisturiser. Imho, given the right application procedures(lukewarm water to rinse, circular + gentle motions when applying cleanser + 1-2 weeks of patience), this cleanser can be one of the best you will have ever used!
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March 25, 2012

Pros:

Moisturising
Dosen't cause any allergic reaction on my skin as other products did

Cons:

Don`t feel fresh after cleansing
pricey

I bought this product yesterday and absolutely loved it. Its fregance free so it dosent cause any redness as other cleasing products did on my skin such as: clearasil clean&clear etc. I didn't like to cleanse my skin before because my sking would be bright red, but since yesterday i cant wait untill i clean my face. The only negative is that don actually know if its cleaning or not, it just dosen`t laves, but if i dont breakout like crazy i`ll know its working. haha and ill keep you guy updated It is also a bit pricey i paid £9. which for a cleanser is expensive So far i would definatelly recoment this produt
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December 20, 2011

Pros:

-Cleanses skin thoroughly
-Does not dry out
-No feeling of 'tightness'
-Gentle enough to use every day, even for extremely sensitive skin
-Actually works at treating acne, particularly mild-moderate

Cons:

-Feels greasy during application
-Can be difficult to wash off

This cleanser is a Godsend. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so much so that even cleansers designed for children leave me dry and tight. When I cleanse with Cetaphil, my skin feels thoroughly clean, without the harsh after effects of most cleansers, in fact, my skin actually feels softer after using it. Cheap and easy to find, I recommend this to ANY ONE with acne prone skin!
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