Cetaphil • Daily Facial Cleanser (Normal to Oily Skin) • Cleansers
(1020 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 3.5 |
| Would buy this product again. | 60% |
| Package Quality | 3.8 |
| Price | 2.3 |
| Ingredients | |
Laura78 on 4/11/2003 1:10:00 PM more reviews by Laura78
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I should have looked more closely when I bought this product. Why would they put CASTOR OIL in a product for oily skin?! I would wash my face in the morning and my nose would still be oily! And forget about removing makeup! I used it for a few weeks because I felt bad about wasting it, but after a horrible breakout it just had to go!
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Ryce_Chick on 4/9/2003 1:18:00 AM more reviews by Ryce_Chick
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
This is a very good cleanser for normal to oily skin because it is so gentle and non-stripping. My only beef with it has to be the HORRID smell. It smells like cheap cheap perfume and the smell is the only reason i wan't to chuck it, otherwise it would be an absoutely excellent cleanser.
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another_jen_in_the_crowd on 4/8/2003 5:34:00 PM more reviews by another_jen_in_the_crowd
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal Hair: Other Eyes: Blue
I'm a big fan of the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser so when I read in Paula Begoun's "Don't go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" that this really was more of an all-skin cleanser and that it removed makeup (which the GSC does not) I purchased it right away. Overall it's a good cleanser, that leaves my skin clean, fresh, and smooth, albeit a little tight. I only have a *few* complaints. It is very watery, and it easily drips into my eyes which (OUCH) hurts. The second is the smell. I nealy barfed when I took a whiff. It reminds me of Oral Phosphates Solution, a liquid laxative I had to take when I was preparing for a colonoscopy. I haven't really decided if I'm going to buy it again, but it's a decent, pretty gentle option for someone with normal-oily skin.
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*TOP REVIEWER* scarlet773 on 4/7/2003 4:44:00 PM more reviews by scarlet773
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Other Eyes: Brown
I only reach for this on days when my skin feels very oily. On normal days this cleanser dries my skin and makes it feel tight. Be very careful not to get this in your eyes or anywhere near them because this burns the eyes terribly. I won't buy this again.
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karinaaa on 4/7/2003 4:25:00 PM more reviews by karinaaa
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I Have been using this product for 2 years.Ever since I had a face rash and went to the derm for treatment.Rash went away with anti-biotics.With his advice ,CETAPHYL became my daily facial soap.
My skin has always been acne free (even in puberty)and tans easily even thought I have fair hair and blue eyes,I digress.
Back to "C" .Well for two years now I have had acne in areas I didn't think you could get acne(white heads). Near my eyes,along the chin line,hair line, chin line,along my eyebrows.
I was so convinced it could not have possibly been C, No soap, no detergent no no no OH SO GENTLE!!!I blamed in on adult acne or a phase????
Until I recently read about SLS.
I stopped using it right away and I guess SLS is not for me.My skin has cleared up in only three days with something I have been suffering with for 2 years.I have all of you to thank for this.I read all of the reviews for C which has a rating of 3.3 and 56% would buy again.Thanks S*****ks.
Do not waist your time on this, when there are so many with higher reviews.I switched to Avalon face gel only because I love the scent of lavender.I also use a sulfur soap which helps prevent acne, but can be a bit drying, which is fine if you use moisturizer right after.
The C dried my skin out bad.It was a deep dry and made my face look wrinkled.I hope this helps someone out there the way you guys helped me.Thanks MAKEUP ALLEY.
As a side note,I should include all factors to be fair.I also recently started taking Coral Calcium pills (2xday).WHich is supposed to be great for skin and has all kind of anti-aging properties.I had read that as we get older our Calcium levels drop and this can can a change in your body which promotes adult acne.
Thansk for reading and Good luck.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Ciji63 on 3/26/2003 3:19:00 PM more reviews by Ciji63
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
A good basic cleanser that removes makeup and leaves skin smooth and normal (not drying at all). A small amount is all that's needed. For the price, it can't be beat - spend your money on good moisturizers and foundations -
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oxfordgrrl on 3/23/2003 7:38:00 PM more reviews by oxfordgrrl
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
A foaming cleanser that removes makeup without being too harsh. Good in the summer. Leaves a matte finish for a long time on my oily t-zone. Now that it is winter, I have gone back to Eve Lom and REN. If you have oily or combo skin, give it a try - only $4.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Flinta3 on 3/20/2003 10:42:00 PM more reviews by Flinta3
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I have been using this since may 2002, and it never broke me out. My skin can be crazy! It's all normal, when suddenly out of nowhere i can wake up with a pimple under my skin. Since i began using this, i noticed a lot less of those nasty little morning "surprises". Removes makeup and eye-makeup nicely!
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*TOP REVIEWER* ifthe on 3/20/2003 10:24:00 PM more reviews by ifthe
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Other Eyes: Hazel
Another recommendation by my Dr. after really screwing up my skin by using AHA's and BHA's too often. Works wonderfully! True, the smell is rather odd, but I don't find it that unpleasant. It gets all my makeup off (though I should mention that I don't wear a ton) without stripping my skin or leaving a film. It foams only very slightly, so those who like a lot of lather may be dissapointed.
Dr.'s must recommend this stuff for a reason. I can't imagine that one could go through a gagillion years of school and not know something. C'mon! Be honest, when have you ever heard a Dermatologist recommend LaMer or Remede, or even Paula's Choice! You haven't (although it is worth mentioning that I showed my Dr. Paula's 8% AHA and she said it was a fine product, just use it keeping your skin type in mind. She recommended using it every other day for sensitive skin). From now on, I'll be going with the products my Dr. recommends.
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*TOP REVIEWER* ifthe on 3/20/2003 10:20:00 PM more reviews by ifthe
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Other Eyes: Hazel
Another recommendation by my Dr. after really screwing up my skin by using AHA's and BHA's too often. Works wonderfully! True, the smell is rather odd, but I don't find it that unpleasant. It gets all my makeup off (though I should mention that I don't wear a ton) without stripping my skin or leaving a film. It foams only very slightly, so those who like a lot of lather may be dissapointed.
Dr.'s must recommend this stuff for a reason. I can't imagine that one could go through a gagillion years of school and not know something. C'mon! Be honest, when have you ever heard a Dermatologist recommend LaMer or Remede, or even Paula's Choice! You haven't (although it is worth mentioning that I showed my Dr. Paula's 8% AHA and she said it was a fine product, just use it keeping your skin type in mind. She recommended using it every other day for sensitive skin). From now on, I'll be going with the products my Dr. recommends.
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SparklingCinderella on 3/19/2003 10:14:00 AM more reviews by SparklingCinderella
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I bought this after asking for recommendations on irritated skin. I have very oily skin with mild acne. I had used Pure Zone which started to irritat my skin then I switched th Phisoderm which irritated it and dryed it out so I stopped using it after a few days. Since Cetaphil was recommended I decided to try it. It's been almost a week and I see a big difference. My face has started to clear up of my mild acne and my face is no longer dry and irritated. My face is starting to look healthy again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* TeeCube on 3/8/2003 9:19:00 PM more reviews by TeeCube
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Like it, but the smell is rather strange, almost like hairspray! I think it is a good cleanser however, and it seem to do a good job removing makeup.
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bluz on 3/8/2003 8:21:00 PM more reviews by bluz
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
Wanted to really like this since the original cleanser couldn't wash off my make-up. The masking fragrance nearly knocked me out and would give me a headache every time I used it. This was returned to the drugstore.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Chirpy on 2/26/2003 1:02:00 PM more reviews by Chirpy
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Red Eyes: Green
I have been using this face wash for the past year or so.
Because it is from Cetaphil, and most every web site or book you read recommends it...I thought it would be good.
It is kinda good...but sometimes I feel that it dries my skin out more than a cleanser should. I am not sure if it takes off all my makeup either, which then makes you re-wash and use more of it...drying your face out even more.
It is hard to tell if it is helping or hindering my breakouts.-
EDIT -
**I am rating this a 1 now because after changing to Aveeno Clear Complexion...my break outs have STOPPED!! The more I read up on Cetaphil, the more I found out that I am not the only one that has seen a change after discontinuing use! This is one product I can actually say that I HATE!!! eeccccccck!!!!!
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Lunia2002 on 2/23/2003 1:07:00 PM more reviews by Lunia2002
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily Hair: Blond Eyes: Hazel
I have very oily skin and I used this for 6mon on the rec of my dem. It made my skin dry which of couse made it more oily.
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Kelly207 on 2/16/2003 7:33:00 AM more reviews by Kelly207
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Oily Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
This is a great cleanser for oily skin. It removes makeup well and doesn't dry out my complexion.
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nicolefrances on 2/13/2003 11:37:00 AM more reviews by nicolefrances
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Brown
My derm recommended this to me. I have crazy sensitive skin which is more normal/dry than oily, but i really dont like the original Cetaphil. I love this because it does just what i want it to do - cleans my face, doesn't leave weird red irritated patches and gets rid of my mascara (which is never waterproof, btw).
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spinthedeck on 2/4/2003 2:01:00 PM more reviews by spinthedeck
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
My dermatologist recommended I use this facial cleanser in conjuction with my prescription acne medications (Differin gel & Benzaclin gel) and I love it! It leavs my sensitive/combination skin squeeky clean, although in the winter months, I find I need a dab of moisturizer on my cheeks. I like the scent of this cleanser, it reminds me of "clean," although I've read others find it offensive. I also love that this comes in a pump dispenser, definitely more convenient & you can control how much you use much more easily.
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gsanders on 1/31/2003 1:15:00 PM more reviews by gsanders
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I chose this over the regular Cetaphil cleanser because I have combination skin, but unfortunately it left my face feeling dry and slightly stretched after each use. At the same time it left a noticeable film on the surface of my skin, (which I believe all the Cetaphil products have a tendency to do?). I used it for several weeks, thinking this reaction would subside, unhappily it didn't. The cleanser's plasticky scent didn't help matters.
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LawC on 1/29/2003 10:32:00 PM more reviews by LawC
Age: 25-29 Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
This is the best cleanser I have ever used. It didn't break out my skin or dry it out or make it oily. It is a gentle cleanser that is great for sensitive skin. I recommend it because it is really great for oily/comb. skin that tends to breakout. It is non-irritating to skin that is broken out. It didn't leave my skin tight or dry.