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.

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October 14, 2014
Defenitely one of the best out there!!
This is one of the best cleansers that i have ever used and i have been using it since then. It cleanses my pores deeply and yet it doesnt leave my skin too dry or oily. I would definitely recommend this because it is a REALLY gentle cleanser that doesnt cause breakouts AT ALL!!
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August 27, 2012

Pros:

everything!!
gentle
subtle
effective
non-comedogenic
used with or w/o water
easy to use
removes make-up
etc.

Cons:

takes some time to work

I love it!! I've been using this for over a year now, and it has done a wonderful job of controlling my acne. (I'm a teen btw) It doesn't eliminate acne, but it keeps it well under control. Over time, it actually got rid of all my VISIBLE acne. I had faily light, but noticable acne. Cetaphil has kept my skin soft, smooth, and healthy. the best part is, since it can be used dry, I can just slap some on my face before i head to school, and it is absorbed into my skin by the time I arrive. It is also an effective make-up remover. It is very gentle, and is highly recommended. My relative is a pharmacist, and she personally told me that Cetaphil is THE BEST thing to use for my acne. notthing more, nothing less.
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May 16, 2012

Pros:

-Clears acne
-Helps with scarring
-no oily residue
-smells good

Cons:

-a little expensive for a cleanser

I originally started using the cetaphil oil skin cleanser as it was reccomended for my acne-prone skin by my dermatologist.I found that the cetaphil oily skin cleanser was too harsh on my skin as my skin is acne-prone but not oily.The results were that my skin started becoming really oily because the cleanser stripped away natural oils and as a result my skin started to produce more oil to re-balance my skin.Although it did clear my acne, I had to switch to the gentle formula.It worked wonders as it cleared away all my acne! so happy I gave Cetaphil another chance.
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December 28, 2011

Pros:

Gentle
Good for sensitive skin
No odor
Helps clear acne
Makes skin tone more even

Cons:

Doesn't exfoliate
Not good for getting off makeup

This is a great face wash!! My acne, now light, used to be medium/severe, and so I started using medicated acne cleansers like Clearasil. However, this didn't help so I tried switching to Cetaphil, thinking that maybe the chemicals in the Clearasil were what were irritating my face. And I'm happy to say it worked!! My face is clearer than ever before using Cetaphil, along with topical Tretinoin and sulfur. However, Cetaphil is not good for getting off makeup; I hardly ever wear it so this is not a problem for me, but for others who wear more makeup it might be an issue. Anyway, I highly recommend this facewash if you are looking for a gentle, non-chemical cleanser that doesn't irritate sensitive skin.
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October 9, 2011

Pros:

Doesnt dry out skin
No 'tight' feeling after cleansing

Cons:

does not get rid of all the oil in the face for oily skin though, but its still good

I'm not sure whether this cleanser has help in reducing acne, but bottom line is that i feel comfortable using this cleanser, and my redness is gone probably due to a new regiment im using now. I had a sensitive and combination skin. Used to wash my face with sebamed, however, i still finds it too harsh on my skin. Eventually i switch to cetaphil, which was satisfying. My skin does not feel tight and dry anymore. And now my skin is less oily, probably like what most people is that, harsh cleanser will eventually make your skin produces more oil to compensate the moisture you lost. My regiment: Morning Cetaphil Cleanser Hazeline Lightening cream (include sunscreen & not oily as usual moisturizer) Evening: DHL Cleansing Oil (with make-up) Cetaphil cleanser Hazeline Moisturizing cream (not oily too =)) Once a week i will use acne medicine all over my face as a leave on mask to reduce pimples, i cant used it everyday cause my skin is very sensitive. Hazeline snow cream is a more traditional acne medicine that has been passed down from generations in asia, my grandmother always buy this for us whenever we have acne outbreak. I am also taking omega 3 supplement once a day. Hopes this is helpful. I know it sucks to have pimples.
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August 24, 2011

Pros:

-fragrence free
-gentle (hence the name)
-clears my acne
-keeps my face clear

I LOVE THIS CLEANSER! This is the best cleanser I have ever used! From day one of using this product I saw a huge change/clearing of my acne! I will repurchase and highly recommend! :D
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August 13, 2011

Pros:

Works great and leaves skin feeling smooth and fresh.

Cons:

In the larger tub the squirt top squirts too far.

I highly recommend this product because I noticed amazing results within days!
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June 10, 2011
I use this day and night, I rub it into my face with a warm wash cloth then rinse off. I follow it up with my Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. This stuff is amazing. I have dry, sensitive skin and I used to use a Clinique face wash but it left my skin irritated. After only a couple days of using this stuff the redness in my skin cleared and my pimples are going away. It makes my skin feel amazing! I love it.
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April 19, 2011

Pros:

- very little scent
- does not strip my very dry skin
- doesn't sting in eyes
- the 16 ounce size is very cost effective

Cons:

- doesn't foam, thus, doesn't remove makeup effectively (i use an oil cleanser or jojoba to take off eye makeup before i wash)

this is a pretty great cleanser overall. price is right, totally not drying, which is a big deal for me. as my skin changes, i am very prone to flakiness and this is helping with that a lot. i'm really glad i tried it!
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February 7, 2011

Pros:

- very gentle
- cleanses well
- big bottle

I actually use the generic version of Cetaphil because it's so much cheaper than the brand name, but I love it.
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