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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 16 fl oz (473 ml)

 
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz
 
4.0

(based on 359 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (218)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (50)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (45)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Gentle (144)
  • Leaves clean feel (103)
  • Not greasy (81)
  • Moisturizing (65)
  • Improves skin texture (62)

Cons

  • Doesn't remove makeup (25)
  • Doesn't work (25)
  • Dries out skin (13)
  • Irritates skin (9)
  • Messy (5)

Best Uses

  • Sensitive skin (90)
  • Daily use (84)
  • All skin types (71)
  • Dry skin (54)
  • Combination skin (20)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (75), Budget shopper (70)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

When All Else Fails

After I destroyed by skin with all the harsh acne products I wanted something gentle and calming. I picked up cetaphil and after a week of using it day and night I was amazed. ...Read complete review

After I destroyed by skin with all the harsh acne products I wanted something gentle and calming. I picked up cetaphil and after a week of using it day and night I was amazed. My skin has cleared up and I no longer have dry patches or an oily Tzone. I believe most people develop bad acne after using so much stuff on their skin. Good thing it regenerates.

It has been a month and my skin tone looks natural and not damaged.I still have the occasional small pimple but nothing noticable or cystic. So if your face is screaming for rescue try cetaphil GENTLE skin cleanser. The other cetaphil is a bit strong for dry or sensative skin but I use it when my skin gets hormonal and oily. Either way this is a great product and drinking enough water helps too.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Huge disappointment, harsh!

I had been using Purity Made Simple by Philosophy, and liked it, but wanted something more reasonably priced. I needed a cleanser that would be gentle, remove makeup and not dry out my ...Read complete review

I had been using Purity Made Simple by Philosophy, and liked it, but wanted something more reasonably priced. I needed a cleanser that would be gentle, remove makeup and not dry out my skin. I use Differin prescription product on my skin, and since Cetaphil is made by the same manufacturer, and I had heard good things about how gentle it is, I thought I'd give it a try. I was deeply disappointed.

Cetaphil dried out my skin horribly, leaving it absolutely parched and dreadfully tight after rinsing it off. It stung my skin when I washed with it, smelled unpleasant and caused my skin to flake and peel the following day. The worst part was the hyper-oiliness that resulted from using it. My skin reacted to being dried out so badly by the Cetaphil by cranking oil production into high gear. By mid-afternoon I had a disgusting, nasty, visible oil slick alll over my face, and I have never had that problem before. The increased oil production caused acne, which had completely disappeared since I'd been using Differin. I couldn't use moisturizer because even though I desperately needed it after the Cetaphil dried out my skin, it added to the puddle of oil on my face that appeared in the afternoon.

I have stopped using Cetaphil, and have gone back to Purity Made Simple by Philosophy. I'll never sacrifice quality for price again.

I can't say anything good about this product. It was disasterous for my skin, and I'm really surprised by this. I do not recommend it to anyone.

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4.0

Works well as a shampoo

By Teresa the Allergic

from Olympia, WA

describe yourself Budget Buyer

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Gentle
  • Improves Skin Texture
  • Leaves Clean Feel
  • Moisturizing
  • Not Greasy

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

      I have an allergy to perfume that suddenly became drastically bad. My scalp became so itchy I had myself checked out for lice. When I got a clean bill, I tried Head and Shoulders for the itchiness and broke out in hives all over my scalp.

      Benedryl mixed with Cetaphil helped me out of that one and I have taken to using Cetaphil (sans Benedryl) every few days.

      I alternate with Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash because Cetaphil can be a little bit drying for my hair, and the Aveeno can be a little bit oily for my hair. I haven't had any luck finding shampoo that works for my hair. The organic, all natural shampoos have plants I'm allergic to and are on the pricy side.

      I no longer use conditioner and my shoulder-length hair is doing all right with gentle brushing to spread natural oils along the length and the alternating of the cleansers. I can even blow dry my hair when I really need to, but I usually let it air dry.

      It also works great as a body wash. (as it is intended to be for the skin) :) My skin is much happier since I have been using it and my son's eczema is better in control since he has started using it instead of soap or body wash.

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      5.0

      REALLY IS GENTLE

      By Ellobern

      from Bronx, NY

      describe yourself Brand Buyer

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Gentle

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Combination Skin
        • Dry Skin
        • Sensitive Skin

        Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

        I would never use anything else to wash my face. It is really very gentle and non-drying. Dermatologists love it.

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        5.0

        Cleared up low estrogen acne

        By Jenny Jenn Jenn

        from Houston, TX

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        Pros

        • Gentle
        • Improves Skin Texture
        • Leaves Clean Feel
        • Moisturizing

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Dry Skin

          Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

          I began taking anti-estrogen medication for breast cancer and my skin became very dry and would have red spots on it even after washing my face. I began using cetaphil gentle cleanser and moisturizing lotion about 2 months ago and my face cleared up and has not had red spots or felt dry since! Love it and would recommend it for anyone with dry skin and facing adult break-outs.

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          5.0

          Cetaphil

          By cet

          from Pt Hueneme, Ca

          describe yourself Budget Buyer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Balances Skin
          • Gentle
          • Improves Skin Texture
          • Leaves Clean Feel
          • Moisturizing
          • Not Greasy

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Skin Types
            • Daily Use
            • Dry Skin
            • Sensitive Skin

            Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

            Doctor recommended this to me years ago and it makes my skin feel the best.

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            5.0

            Does Wonders!

            By NoLongerSandy

            from Davis, CA

            Pros

            • Gentle
            • Improves Skin Texture
            • Leaves Clean Feel
            • Moisturizing
            • Not Greasy
            • Smells Great

            Cons

            • Doesn't Remove Makeup

            Best Uses

            • Acne-Prone Skin
            • Combination Skin
            • Sensitive Skin

            Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

            I thought I'd give this a try as I saw how it was good for sensitive skin. I started using facial cleansers around the age of 19. I used to have clear skin with occassional acne every few months. But after using various cleansers, toners and moisturizers I started to have acne problems. I would switch to neutrogena then to aveeno then to shiseido, back to aveeno and eventually to alpha hydroxy. Alpha Hydroxy worked for a while but I started to break out again. When I finally ran out of my Alpha Hydroxy I decided to try Cetaphil to see how I will like it. Since using it, I've had minimal breakouts and now the occasional zit when eating too much greasy food. Other than that I noticed that my skin is improving. My scars and blemishes from previous acnes are fading and my complexion has been much smoother since I started using this.
            Even though I don't have sensitive skin, I heard that it would be better to use sensitive skin and fragrance free products. Since doing so, I notice a difference in my own skin. I don't break out anymore. Though I miss using nice ocean or flowery scents, I don't think I like them enough to forfeit the current condition of my skin.
            I really recommend Cetaphil facial cleanser. It has done wonders for my skin.. I feel like it's the skin I had 7 years ago.

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            5.0

            Excellent gentle cleanser for sensitive

            By Fireman Bill

            from Chicago, IL

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Gentle
            • Improves Skin Texture
            • Leaves Clean Feel
            • No scent
            • Not Greasy
            • No useless ingredients

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • All Skin Types
              • Daily Use
              • Sensitive Skin

              Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

              Over 20 years ago a rash developed on my face; the Dr. thought it was due to soap I was using. He recommended using Cetaphil on my face. This has been an outstanding gentle face and neck cleaner for me. After cleaning I follow-up with Lubriderm normal-to-dry skin, fragrance free lotion and that has been a winning combination to avoid irritation. It also makes my skin look much younger - and that's other people's unsolicited opinion, not something I dreamed up.

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              4.0

              Love this cleanser!

              By Ceci

              from new york, ny

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Balances Skin
              • Gentle
              • Improves Skin Texture
              • Leaves Clean Feel
              • Not Greasy

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Acne-Prone Skin
                • All Skin Types
                • Combination Skin
                • Daily Use
                • Sensitive Skin

                Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

                I've been using this for several years. So much better than soap. No more flaky dry winter skin. My teenage daughter even uses it now on her acne prone skin. The reason I don't give 5 stars is they don't make a larger refill size or a 16 oz. squeeze bottle that would be more environmentally friendly than the pump. i plan to try the soap and see if that works as well.

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                5.0

                Great cleanser, great price

                By Lindalou

                from Kansas

                describe yourself Brand Buyer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Gentle
                • Leaves Clean Feel
                • Not Greasy

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • All Skin Types
                  • Sensitive Skin

                  Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

                  I have very sensitive skin and this is by far the best cleanser I have ever used. Rinses clean. Also can't beat the price.

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Delivery was prompt. I have been homebound due to an accident and have not wanted to ask friends to shop for personal items, so discovered I love Drugstore.com. Will likely keep using them.

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                  5.0

                  i love my skin now !

                  By Yazzy

                  from Lacey,Wa

                  Pros

                  • Balances Skin
                  • Gentle
                  • Improves Skin Texture
                  • Leaves Clean Feel
                  • Moisturizing
                  • Not Greasy
                  • Pores are better
                  • Smells Great

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Acne-Prone Skin
                    • All Skin Types
                    • Combination Skin
                    • Daily Use
                    • Dry Skin
                    • Oily Skin
                    • Sensitive Skin

                    Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

                    I am a 14 year old, and everyone will get to that stage after the month or befor the month you turn 13 where you start getting acne from teenage hormones, and... STRESS. so i started useing some products but all they would do was make my skin dry and flaky, and then my mom told me to try cetaphil! (: ive been useing it for 4 months now , and my skin is great ! if you use it for a 5 month period you will see good results ! my skin has never felt better ! i <3 this product ! (:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:

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                    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    completely worthless

                    By SYR

                    from CA

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Doesn't Remove Makeup
                      • Ineffective

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, 16 fl oz:

                        I don't know how this could be rated so high. It removes nothing from my skin, leaving a sticky, messy coating that won't rinse off at all. Had to use another soap to get it all off. Totally over rated.

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