Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

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4.0
750 Reviews

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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Used Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser? Rate It:

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July 23, 2009

Pros:

gental and gets rid of acne
soft,clear and clean skin
cheap

Cons:

nothing :)

great product :) would recomend this product for people suffering MILD acne. My pimples were gone in just a few days AMAZING PRODUCT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 18, 2008

Pros:

a must if you are using harsh prescription acne products, or if you have really dry skin.

Cons:

doesn't clear off eye makeup/foundation.

It's a must for those with harsh, drying or irritating acne prescriptions (e.g., Differin, Retin A Micro, BP, etc.). It does not irritate or dry out skin, and actually leaves skin feeling smooth and clean. Don't use to clean off makeup though. It contains no acne medication, so obviously it won't directly kill acne bacteria or anything, but used in conjunction with another acne fighting product, it does its job well.
November 17, 2008

Pros:

It is very light and it keeps face moisturized.

Cons:

It didn't do anything for my acne. I actually think it made it worse. And I don't have super oily skin. I have combo. But it's always worth a try to see if it works for you!

Didn't help acne for me :(
October 18, 2008

Pros:

gentle, fragrance-free, non-drying

Cons:

doesn't lather,

I used Neutrogena oil-free acne wash and it literally caused me to break out. I switched back to cetaphil and my skin was clearer
August 11, 2008

Pros:

Light texture, affordable. Fragrance free. Gentle and does not irritate my sensitive skin.

Cons:

Quite drying. Makes my flaking skin even worse after a few days.

Minus the dryness, it's a rather good cleanser although it does not foams well at all. But I won't stick with it because it dries my skin quite badly.
June 14, 2008

Pros:

cleans well, doesn't leave your skin greasy nor drier than before, very gentle, causes no zits or inflamation. CHEAP!

Cons:

feels greasy going on, but besides that it's great!

This is the best cleanser I have ever used, I never thought a cleanser would clear my acne, and this hasn't, but I knew many were causing mine to get worse, irritating my skin, and causing other side effects. if you want a cleanser for just cleaning, without any bad side effects get this cleanser! I use this with Retin-A and I can say confidently this causes no acne.. at least for me. Try it! Its also very affordable
May 7, 2008

Pros:

Gentle, non drying.

Cons:

Doesn't lather up like other face washes and also won't remove make up like other foamy type face washes.

This is a really good, inexpensive cleanser. Before this I used Proactiv, the Clinique Acne Solutions 3-step, and then finally the regular Clinique 3 step. While all cleared up a small portion of the acne, they also irritated and dried up my skin. Whenever I wear make up, I use this with a cotton ball to remove the make up then wash my face with it and follow with clarifying lotion (toner) and then moisturizer. I've noticed a difference in my skin -- it is looking more supple and has a healthier glow (I also take Vitamin E daily).
March 28, 2008

Pros:

Gentle, Cleared my skin, Has improved the texture of my skin

Cons:

Doesn't lather as much as I normally like, and I had to get used to the residue feeling.

I have used EVERYTHING when I encountered acne after my teen years. Proactive dried my skin, others made my skin too oily, and Cetaphil has been the only thing that actually works for me, and it's the LEAST EXPENSIVE! I highly recommend, and wish I had listened to my dermatologist years and years ago.
January 14, 2008

Pros:

this moisterizer is great on my skin and keeps it clear and unclogged, a great tip is after you wash your face at night, rub a pea size amount on and let dry on your face for a nice smooth feel in the morning, keep hair pulled back until dry! haha.

Cons:

none! :]

this product is awesome! it clears up my minor breakouts OVERNIGHT!!! i recommennd this to EVERYONE.
December 13, 2007

Pros:

very gentle, and doesnt clog up the pores.

Cons:

none

im 31 - i used proactive for years. always had problems and about 2 months ago every mornin i looked in the mirror i said "oh crap...". last week i decided to start fresh and try new cleanser and moisturizer.i wash with this twice a day followed by moisturel moisturizer. a pea size will do your whole face - u only need a little! skin is clearer than its been in years! i just wanted to pass it on.