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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April 29, 2013

Pros:

Non-irritating
removes oil

Cons:

No Foam

I have light acne, most of which is attributed to oily skin. The cleanser works and removes dirt, oil, and such. The only negative is that it doesn't foam, so I feel like I have to use more pumps than necessary to clean my face. With that said, I'd still recommend the cleanser as it is a lot cheaper than my old one (dermalogica).
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July 11, 2012

Pros:

- feels good
- light formula

Cons:

- pricey
- does not help clear up though

For a severe acne person, this does not actually help erase the acne but helps the skin feel refreshed and good though.
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March 23, 2012

Pros:

Non-Drying, Doesn't break me out.

Cons:

It doesn't remove makeup, but that's okay. I just used something else for that.

I think I am very sensitive and this is the perfect cleanser for me!
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February 4, 2012

Pros:

Gentle.
Does not dry skin out .

Cons:

Doesn't thoroughly cleanse the skin
Doesn't give a refreshing feeling like most others cleansers do after you've washed your face.

I was persuaded by all the great reviews on this cleanser that I decided to try it for myself. At first I was very pleased with how gentle it was to my skin. However, I realized that it didn't remove all the impurites off my skin as I initially expected. The city where I live is among one of the most polluted cities in the world so I was raving for a cleanser which will help me cleanse my skin after a long day at school. Cetaphil failed to do that. After a few months of usage I quit and moved on with a new one. It is Oriflame's Pure Skin Scrub Face Wash which is so cooling. I'm loving it strongly recommended for acne sufferes (it has salicylic acid )
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September 27, 2011

Pros:

VERY gentle
Clears acne like NOTHING else! :3
Leaves skin moisturized, even in dry weather
Makes my skin feel natural and clean

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

I've been using Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser ( Oily Skin Facial Cleanser as it's called in Canada ) with my Clarisonic Brush for YEARS. It is the only thing I'll ever use. People complain that it doesn't lather? When I put a pump onto my Clarisonic, I'll put a bit of water on it and rub my finger over the brush in a circle until I get a bit of a lather, just enough to spread it around. That's all you need people. Personally I don't like feeling like I'm washing my face with shampoo >.> Anyway. This product, along with my ACV toner and Aloe Vera moisturizer, has kept my face clean, crystal clear and soft C: It's just so gentle and leaves your face feeling COMFORTABLE ( Not tight or "squeaky clean" ) and moisturized ( doesn't even dry my face out in this Oklahoma weather ). I've used dozens of other cleansers, from Neutrogena Naturals to all of St. Ives cleansers, and nothing can beat Cetaphil for price and effectiveness. It may seem like it costs alot for a Cleanser, but you have to realize you're paying 16 or so dollars for a huge pump bottle that lasts well over 6 months. I can't recommend this product enough!
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August 6, 2011

Pros:

Gentle
so moisturizing
calming
doesnt break out my skin like other cleansers
cleans but doesnt strip
fragrance free
simple no fuss (like me)
i actually look forward to washing my face

Cons:

sometimes the price
i dont use it more than twice a day cuz it might irritate my sensitive acne prone skin
some people dont like the consistency but i like it

I love this cleanser have faithfully been using it for two months :) i use it and then dab calamine lotion on my few pimples.
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August 4, 2011

Pros:

Very gentle
Non-foaming (if you like that)

Cons:

Burned my face
Seemed to strip skin

Even before I went on Accutane, I didn't like this cleanser too much, and now that I'm on it, it burns my face when I use it. It is gentle (a lotion-y consistency) but didn't work for me. When I dried my face off, it seemed almost sticky because it seemed so stripped and bare. It might work for many, but it didn't work very well for me.
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April 25, 2011

Pros:

-hardly any scent
-does not lather
-does not require water to rinse off
-very, very mild
-cleanses well
-cost efficient

Cons:

-so mild it doesn't remove make up well, which isn't a problem for me, but it may be for someone who has very sensitive skin and cannot use standard makeup remover

I would recommend this to anyone who has normal to dry skin. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who has oily skin as it is making my DRY skin feel oily right after cleansing. I do not have acne so I cannot judge how it is working that regard, it is helping my recovering dry skin! I wish I had found this sooner!
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April 14, 2011

Pros:

It smells nice, lathers nicely, for an all over cleaning experience. Leaves skin soft

Cons:

Doesn't take off make up well-My pores are clogged since using this product. I constantly have new break outs.
Feels oily in by morning, and evening.
Product line is costly.

Im looking for yet ANOTHER acne cleanser. I was hoping this was gonna work, since the label rated approved from a dermatoligist! Bottom line..it wasnt, and hasnt been working for me! Wish I could return for refund!
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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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