Cetaphil

Did not like this product at all. It did not effectively remove all of my waterproof eyeliner or mascara. It did leave a heavy, greasy silicone film on my skin. There are so many better makeup removers out there. The Botanics All Bright Micellaror Hydration Micellar Cleansing Solutions, Clinique Take the Day Off makeup remover or Simple Micellar eye makeup remover pads to list a few.

ITS ALSO VERY GOOD REFRESHER FOR DARK -SKINNED PEOPLE

This cleanser really puzzled me. All the ingredients looked gentle and the reviews were great, so I was excited to try it! Unfortunately, it caused a burning sensation and parts of my face turned red and blotchy. It was quite disappointing, because otherwise it performed beautifully. Sunscreen and makeup was washed away with ease, and it didn’t leave my skin dry or tight.

I had a bottle of Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Face Wash in my stash. I used to have profoundly oily skin in my T-zone and adult acne. But I didn't get to this bottle until some time later, after having gone through some changes in my health and medications. I still have normal to oily skin, but my physical changes have resulted in much more sensitive skin, and my drier areas are more parched than they used to be. So, I was really not the market demographic for this product by the time I got around to using it. Needless to say, I found it drying and irritating, and the masking fragrance was offputting as well. The things I liked about it were the creamy foam texture, packaging with metered pump, and the fact that it lifted sebum, makeup and dirt like a champ. I will definitely not repurchase, and can't recommend it based on its fragrance content. But I do understand the dilemma of oily skin, and how frustrating it can be, so it might be worth a try for those who desperately need an oil control product.

Let me start out by saying that I just bought my 3rd bottle, and am frustrated that the name and labeling keeps changing, and the product in the store doesn't match what is on the manufacturer website. My first two bottles were called Cetaphil RestoraDerm Eczema Calming Body Moisturizer, and they mostly appeared to be the same formulation, but with different labels. The formula is free of mineral oil, petrolatum, dyes and fragrances. It contains moisturizing and repairative ingredients like sunflower oil and shea butter (near the top of the ingredient list) and ceramides and niacinimide. Hyaluronic acid is present, almost last in the list. This works for me because it irritates my skin, so I figure it isn't doing any harm (nor any good, I suppose).

My 3rd bottle is called Cetaphil PRO Dry Skin Eczema Soothing Moisturizer, and is a completely different formulation. The newer formula has 1% colloidal oatmeal, shea butter near the top of the ingredient list, and sunflower oil much lower in the list. I haven't started using this 3rd bottle because I am still working on bottle #2. I hope that the change in formula doesn't affect how well it has worked for me. And I mean REALLY well.

I can hardly believe how versatile this lotion has been--working on both body and face, soothing irritation, hydrating dryness and nourishing damaged skin, which promotes healing of flare-ups. This lotion is much easier on the skin, and is more hydrating, than expensive night creams, so it makes a great final step in my night time routine. As a matter of fact, Cetaphil Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer for face has nearly the same ingredient profile, but is much more expensive per ounce because of packaging and marketing. If the reformulation holds up to my experience, it will be a long time staple for me.