Cetaphil : Gentle Skin Cleanser

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4.0
996 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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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.
March 22, 2008

Pros:

The gentleness of this product soothes the skin. It's obvious how much it reduced my breakouts. I stopped using this particular cleanser and my skin wasn't NEARLY as clear. I have very oily skin and this cleanser does the trick.

Cons:

When fist using this product, it doesn't seem like it is cleaning very well. However, once it is used for about a week, my skin was much less irritated and much more smooth.

For me personally, oily skin is a big problem. This cleanser lets me rid my skin of the dirt and grime and still does it gently. After using this ceanser with the regimen consistently, my skin was much clearer and cleaner throughout the day. It got to the point where I didn't feel i needed to wear make up any longer, or at least a much smaller amount. I love this cleanser
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.
December 12, 2007

Pros:

Cleans your skin, no smell, does not dry your skin out, little bit goes a long way

Cons:

No lather at all, I just could not get used to the consistency

Cleans your skin and does not aggravate it, but I just like a cleanser that laters up with soap. This does not. It works fine, but I prefer Purpose wash to this any day.
November 18, 2007

Pros:

Cetaphil did make my face feel clean. Also, it was easily attainable.

Cons:

It did not help with my blemishes in fact, even made me wonder if it was making them worse.My skin still stayed extremely oily.

Cetaphil is for those people who already have great skin and if that were the case with me I wouldn't even be on this site. Right?
November 6, 2007

Pros:

very gentle, unscented

Cons:

does not remove makeup

For women who wear foundation, Cetaphil is great for the morning wash in the shower. In the evening, you need another product to remove foundation and/or eye makeup.
November 1, 2007

Pros:

Smells Normal

It Leaves My skin clean & soft

Cons:

Does not help you get rid of your acne

This is a very good cleanser for people who want their skin feeling soft & clean