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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November 28, 2010

Pros:

-Gentle
-Fragrance free
-Non-drying
-Doesn't deplete skin surfaces natural defences.

Cons:

-Unusual texture
-Not totally effective for removing make-up

Best cleanser ever. It feels weird on the skin but is super gentle. The most gentle cleanser I've ever used, less irritating than foam cleansers. If your acne is severe then I highly recommend this product. Purchased 3 bottles now, never stuck with a facial cleanser any longer. I Order it online because can't buy it in stores where I live. Expensive to have it mailed but its well worth it. Nothing beats this cleanser! Many cleansers try to sell you the idea that you can scrub away your acne. This is the biggest con in cosmetic advertising. I've bought hundreds of acne fighting cleansers. This cleanser has best assisted in the prevention of acne. No cleansers rid you of acne. So this is the best cleanser ever(that I've used)!
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November 15, 2010

Pros:

- non-drying
- non-greasy
- gentle
- keeps my skin clear(ish)

Cons:

- awkward consistency
- doesn't remove makeup very well

this is the only cleanser that I have used that I like enough to keep using. It keeps my skin as clear as possible without over drying it. Sometimes I don't even have to moisturize. I've tried other facial cleansers but keep going back to this one.
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November 14, 2010

Pros:

-Clears pimples
-Makes skin softer
-Very gentle
-Very mild
-No fragrance

Cons:

-Doesn't lather

This cleanser is AMAZING. I was prescribed this by my dermatologist and after a few months, my skin is doing fantastic.(Followed by Differin and Duac) It's effective. It might be a bit pricey, but for the size of the bottle, you'll get your money's worth. I recommend this 100%.
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November 14, 2010

Pros:

- Gentle
- Gets the job done
- Doesn't break you out
- Non-comedogenic

Cons:

- The price,
I bought a 250ml bottle of it for $12.00 because I wasn't sure if it was going to work or not. The bottle that was the largest size, which I will be buying when I'm done with this bottle, was $16.00 which is a bit painful to buy for a facial cleanser. But It gets the job done.
- It lathers up really well, for me anyway, but the lather feels awkward.

I would recommend this product for anyone with acne. I just use this, benzoyl peroxide then I moisturize and my acne has been clearing up really well.
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November 11, 2010

Pros:

Gentle, non-irritating, not drying.

Cons:

Does not remove make-up well.

I prefer using gentle soaps instead of ones normally marketed towards acne-prone/oily skin. I find that those soaps just irritate my skin and cause more inflammation, making my acne even worse. This cleanser is very gentle and does not over-strip my face of natural lipid barrier.
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November 10, 2010

Pros:

-None that I can think of.

Cons:

-Doesn't lather, its got a very awkward consistency..
-Skin doesn't feel clean after washing.
-Hasn't made a bit of difference to my face.

I've been using for about 2 weeks. I hate how my skin doesn't even feel clean after washing it. & it hasn't made my acne any better at all.
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November 7, 2010

Pros:

-No weird smell of the sort
-Clean feeling
-Does not dry out skin

Cons:

-No tingly feeling

It's a perfect cleanser for people who breakout every week or so. It may just be me, but this cleanser is the best thing that I've ever come across. Although it doesn't have that somewhat refreshing sensation when you apply, it does the same and even better. I highly recommend this to anyone with light to moderate acne.
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November 3, 2010

Pros:

very, very light
gentle
non-irritating
no fragrance
no SLS; does not foam (which is good because that's strips and dries out skin)
i recently discovered a Canadian store brand (Life brand) that is only $10 per 200ml

Cons:

expensive ($20 per 500ml in canada)
contains alcohol
does not seem to clear acne

I love this product because it is the only cleanser I've tried that does not irritate my skin.. Although the lack of foaming action makes it a tad harder to apply, it does glide on fairly easily. I've noticed it to be the slightest bit drying, but moisturizer takes care of that. The cleanser does wonders for the parts of my face without acne (my acne is all in the t-zone, and on either side of my nose) but does not seem to clear (or worsen) my acne. BOTTOM LINE: This cleanser is not the best for acne, but it does not worsen or aggravate it. In terms of it's performance on the parts of my face without acne, I would give it 5/5 stars.
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November 2, 2010

Pros:

-Very light and (as the name suggests) gentle

Cons:

-Does not lather

If I didn't have to shave, I would probably always use this cleanser. It is very gentle yet still leaves the skin feeling clean. It just doesn't lather and thus can't effectively be used to shave.
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October 29, 2010

Pros:

No Smell
Easy to rinse
Inexpensive

Cons:

NOTHING

I used this for about a month now- It's literally the best product I've ever bought. I was skeptical because it doesn't "foam up" or make suds like many other products- you merely apply in circular motions and rinse! I've tried so many different regimes and now- I wake up and wash my face with cetaphil and then get on with my day. I don't even apply moistroiser anymore! At night I repeat the process! I literally use nothing else accept cetaphil! Honestly- just try it because its cheap enough that if you are unsatisfied you can move on to something else!
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