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.

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November 29, 2016
A simple, trustworthy, gentle cleanser to a good price!
I've used Cetaphil gentle cleanser for about 3 months and before I used really expensive medical cleansing products that I bought from a skin therapist. This is sooo much cheaper and to be honest better too. I like the texture, it feels good on my skin and leaves the skin very neutral. Doesn't make it dry, stiff or oily. This product (in combination with Epiduo) made my skin so much better. It is gentle and simple, and I think that's the best recipe for better skincare. I will keep using this.
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August 5, 2016
there is no cleanse in this 'cleanser
Truthfully awful for me. Does not clean pores whatsoever even with a cleansing brush. I know many people swear by this but I can not relate in any way shape or form. Creates oil build up in my pores leading to redness and a bumpy texture. Causes breakouts every time I put it on my skin. Absolute worst skin care product I've ever used. This is just a personal review but I felt the need to share in case anyone else would come across it. If you have problem skin this is not the face wash for you, if you are looking for something for maybe a child to use I can see the relevance. Would not recommend if you're looking to treat break outs or looking to wash away anything but a light sweat. Only even selected a star because it's required.
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March 3, 2016
good cleanser
This is a good cleanser , It was non-irritating and it didnt break me out and its also good for make up remover
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August 3, 2011

Pros:

-gentle
-cleans well
-leaves skin soft
-great for acne/ hyperpigmentation

Cons:

-takes a while to get used to because it's like a lotion (your skin might not feel as clean or thoroughly cleansed, but go with it...the results are worth it!)
-dry patches the first 3-4 days (they go away)

Cetaphil is very calming and cleans very well. I prefer the "gentle skin cleanser" because it doesn't suck all the oil off your face like the "daily facial cleanser." This is also perfect if u want to get rid of those red mark left from acne. My skin is very thin, so whenever i get a pimple, i'm left with a mark. Just try not to use make-up for a week and tone only when necessary- the marks should fade in 7-9 days. And remember to moisturize and eat lots of veggies!! The idea is to be very gentle with your skin, and if you can try to get a facial every month or so! Also try not to use that much salicylic acid or BP, cause that might irritate ur face Remember: BE GENTLE!
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March 8, 2011

Pros:

works fairly quickly
doesnt dry out skin
or leave skin oily
great price
no odor

Cons:

none

I had bad acne in high school and went to dermatologist. and paid hundreds of dollars for prescription meds. and cetaphil works just as good for a very inexpensive price.
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January 30, 2011

Pros:

gentle, cheap, easy to find, cleans without drying, fragrance free, dye free

Cons:

none

This is a gentle non-foaming cleanser that cleans without making your skin feel tight and dry, perfect for cleansing your face in the mornings.
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February 9, 2010

Pros:

Best cleanser ever.

I started using this cleanser at 15. I've now used it for almost 15 years. I've tried other cleansers periodically, but nothing has ever been better than Cetaphil. Make sure to buy the gentle formula. Doesn't dry out my skin. No irritation.
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April 24, 2017
ok to remove makeup
I tried this as a way to remove my makeup instead of using wipes before cleansing my face with my proper cleanser tailored for acne. It worked ok and did remove my makeup although I've tried other cleansers that do a batter job of removing all traces of foundation. I don't think I would use this as a stand alone product, I always used my cleanser afterwards that contained salicylic acid and tea tree to help calm my skin and I don't think this would be able to replace that. it didn't break me out though and it did the job so I ended up using the bottle up but I won't be repurchasing.
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January 6, 2017
Save my skin
I read on so many reviews about benzoyl peroxide so I decided to try it on myself starting with the 2.5%. The next day after I tried it on, my skin started to swollen so bad it looks like balloon. I went to the doctor and he said that it turned out that my skin is allergic to BP. It hurts so terrible my skin was dry, flaky, swollen, it hurts even when I try to wash my face. I tried to wash my face with cetaphil it does sting a little bit because my skin was irritated. I also add the cetaphil cream moisturiser to my regimen. But it turns out even worst. I cant really apply anything to my irritated face. So i decided just to wash my face with cetaphil cleanser. It has been 6 days after I got my allergic injection with continuously eating my meds. my skin has finally improved. I learned that the cleanser is soooo gentle even though my skin was hurting so so so bad. I will never stop using it!
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January 30, 2017
This is what you should do. I'm a user of the Cleanser for 9 years now but have been using it wrong. Use it without water. Do one cheek without water using your hand and use the other hand to wipe excess off. Do the other cheek the same way. Then do the forehead. If you read the back of the bottle you can use it without water and you should. Research shows that water dries your skin out. After you clean with Cetaphil apply Vanicream (the cream of lotion). Apply a lot. You will break out the first five days or so but after that your skin will be smooth and beautiful. Do this routine at night and once a night. The morning do absolutely nothing. Get rid of the BP. That strips your delicate skin. Your skin needs moisture in order to naturally exfoliate itself. The BP is only temporarily exfoliating your dead skin cells when the underlying cause of your acne is stripped skin. I have tried everything from Retin A to every drug store brand. The only two routines that work is this one and the caveman regimen. Any questions just ask.
August 11, 2011

Pros:

-gentle
-doesnt foam up
-doesnt dry skin that much
-clears acne
-smells good

Cons:

-burns face first time you use it
-made face breakout a little more at first
-takes a while till acne starts to clear up

I have pretty bad acne, and NO PRODUCT WHAT SO EVER HELPED ME!!! but this product made me think "o ya what is this stupid cleanser gonna do???" but my mom made me use this so i dont ruin my face. She told me if i used this facewash till school started shell get me into a dermatologist. Soo ive been using this for about a week and 1/2 now and its been working pretty well! My acne isnt completley gone but i have school in 3 weeks so i hope my skin is cleared up by then :) i do reccomend this product! but be patient cuz its not a fast acting product!
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