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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July 5, 2010

Pros:

Gentle, non-irritating
Cheap
Rinses easily
no smell

Cons:

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I like this product because it isn't harsh and rinses easily. It doesn't have a smell and isn't drying to the face. I've been washing my face with this this Cetaphil for a while and I do like it.
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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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June 20, 2011

Pros:

-Feel soft
-Cleanses well, Removes Oil
-Gentle Cleanser
-Feels Great

Cons:

-smell which I don't like

I've been using this product for 1 year. It felt great but the smell isn't for me. I love the texture of the cleanser because it is very soft and has a nice feeling to it. I have never tried the Daily Facial Cleanser but I heard it might dries your skin which isn't for my skin because I have combination skin so stick with this if you have dry skin.
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April 22, 2011

Pros:

i love this i have used it for a week and it has cleared a lot of my acne and it makes my skin so soft

Cons:

doesnt lather

you should buy it because in a week about 55% of my acne is gone i finally found a cleanser that works perfectly for my skin
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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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September 20, 2010

Pros:

Easy to purchase - sold with pump from local chemist
No fragrance
Not harsh or stripping - very gentle

Cons:

Doesn't lather up

Would highly recommend this product. Not a stand alone miracle product but this is a step in the right direction. I have used many different types of cleansers over the many years but this is one I'll stick with.
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February 3, 2010

Pros:

Gentle enough for any type of skin.
Leaves skin so soft!

Cons:

Does not foam up on a washcloth

This is my favorite face/body wash because it is so mild, but really cleanses. It almost acts as a moisturizer too!
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April 2, 2009

Pros:

It is very gentle on my super sensative skin...Not at all irritating and did clean off makeup well (i use bare minerals, so it isn't super heavy makeup to begin with)...I use in the shower every morning before putting on my Benzaclin.

Cons:

had to get used to the texture...it was almost slimy, but i think it is very non irritating due to the fact that it is one consistency and doesn't have any exfoliating beads.

I love this product and will continue to use this. I will definitely buy it again and would recommend to people with sensative skin that tends to break out a lot.
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June 29, 2011

Pros:

feels nice,cleans,moisture in skin, makes your skin feel clean, gets rid of dry bits

Cons:

think broke me out a bit, didnt stop oilyness,might of clogged pores a tad

i got this a week ago from my doctor i used to use cetaphil moisturizer for months but concluded it was just making my acne worse n switched to clean n clear oil free n is alot better. i like this in the mornings with cold water after a shower to clean my skin n wake me up. its pleasent to use and my skin feels nice n clean. but since using it ive gotten 3 massive spots when my skin was kinda clearing? so there going ill give it 3 more weeks if doesnt work will have to go in bin :(
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