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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

*Est. $12 for 16 oz.

Reviewed May 2009
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Best inexpensive facial cleanser

pros
  • Gentle
  • Water-soluble
  • Nondrying
  • Affordable
cons
  • Not a good makeup remover
  • Not suitable for oily skin
 
 
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Finally, I've found the best cleanser!, April 7, 2009

Let's just say I was skeptical. My friends used to marvel at my collection of used cosmetics and cleansers. After 20 years of trying every cleanser I possibly could on the market, from upmarket to cheap cleansers, I still hadn't found the perfect one and thought I never would. Every cleanser I use either dried my skin out, or made me break out. Anyway, I was getting desperate and began looking at reviews of face cleansers and stumbled across this one. I frankly had never heard of it (it's always on the bottom shelves at the drug stores) and probably would never have tried it because of it's boring packaging. Anyway, after reading tons of good reviews on various sites, I bought some and have been using it for about 3 months now. I can't believe the difference! This cleanser is honestly the best cleanser I've ever used. It doesn't have any unnecessary fragrances or other ingredients, it keeps my skin soft and smooth, I don't break out, I save money on moisturizer because I don't have to slather it on anymore, it removes my makeup easily and I LOVE IT!!! I wish I would have found this 20 years ago before I wasted all my money on those bottles of cleansers. My skin actually glows now. I highly recommend this product to everyone. You won't regret trying this.

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Works like it Should, April 3, 2009
I use this cleaner every night in combo the spf lotion and with a peel once a week. This works magic. It's pricey but is well worth it and last a loooong time. My face doesn't feel like there is residue on it afterwards like other cleaners. Listen to the reviews and get some.
Best cleanser out there, March 13, 2009
Everyone in our family uses this on the recommendation of the dermatologist. Gentle, good for all types of skin.
Not glamorous, but very effective, February 21, 2009

I received a free sample of this product from my dermatologist. I had been reluctant to purchase it because it was so very unglamorous. However, it has been a godsend to my combination skin. I very rarely break out, and when I do it is much less severe than it used to be, and I don't use any acne medications. I used to think that I needed to use harsh cleansers to clean the oil from my skin, but in fact, those harsh cleansers strip your skin so severely they increase oil production. No other product makes my skin as soft and smooth. It's also perfect for delicate areas such as your decolletage and feminine regions, and cleans makeup without irritating skin or eyes. When I want to exfoliate a few times a week I use Cetaphil with a teaspoon of sea salt. Works like a charm.

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Really Great Gentle Facial Cleanser, October 6, 2008

Cetaphil is an amazing product. Our family has been using it for the longest time. It is not sudsy like ordinary soap which makes it very easy to rinse. You will not spend a lot of time just to remove that slippery feeling when using soaps. After you dry with a face towel, you will feel the difference on your skin. Oil is gone without you face feeling stretch dry. It is very gentle it was recommended before by my wife's derma for one of my sons when he had a skin problem. It does work as a shaving lubricant too.

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1. Beautypedia.com

Begoun says that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is extremely gentle and that it is especially good for sensitive skin or for those who are "prone to skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis." She does say, however, that the cleanser doesn't remove makeup well.

Review: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Paula Begoun

2. Allure

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is listed in Allure's hall of fame because it has won beauty awards for nine years. Experts at Allure say that the cleanser has only eight ingredients, which is why it is so gentle.

Review: Hall of Fame, Editors of Allure, Oct. 2007

3. InStyle

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is named the best cleanser for dry skin by editors of InStyle magazine. They say that the cleanser is a winner year after year because it is very gentle. Dermatologists recommend applying it without water and wiping it off with a damp cloth.

Review: Best Beauty Buys 2009: Skin, Editors of InStyle, April 2009

4. About.com

About.com's beauty guide, Julyne Derrick, recommends facial cleansers for several skin types, from "cheap to steep." Cetaphil cleansers are recommended for dry skin, normal/combination skin and sensitive skin. Derrick says Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is "the best drugstore cleanser." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: The Best Face Cleansers on the Market, Julyne Derrick

5. MakeupAlley.com

Several consumers at MakeupAlley.com say that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser clears their skin of redness, irritation and even blemishes. Many, however, say that the cleanser does not do a good job of removing makeup.

Review: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com

6. TotalBeauty.com

Editors and users at TotalBeauty.com say that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a gentle cleanser that doesn't irritate the skin. It doesn't remove makeup well, however.

Review: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Contributors to TotalBeauty.com

7. Drugstore.com

Consumers posting to Drugstore.com give Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser an average rating of four out of five stars. A few say that it doesn't clean the skin well, but most say that it is extremely gentle on sensitive skin and that it cleans effectively.

Review: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Contributors to Drugstore.com

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