Face felt tight after every wash and I got a few new bumps on my chin by week two. Stopped using it. Maybe fine for dry skin but my oily skin hated it
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Really wanted to like this. No perfume, simple face wash, exactly my thing. But my cheeks feel tight afterwards and I'm reaching for moisturiser straight away. I don't need that squeaky clean feeling. Just too drying for my skin unfortunately.
No breakouts or reactions on very sensitive skin, but it does little, leaves skin dull and can't remove sunscreen.
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“Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser. My skin doesn’t break out at all with this. No reactions! But my skin is dull because it doesn’t do much and definitely can’t take off sunscreen.”
Super gentle and never stings even when their skin is angry.
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“the LRP hydrating one (the white bottle) is way better, super gentle, never stings even when my skin is angry.”
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“The CeraVe cream to foam is what I’m using right now and am loving it!”
An oily, acne-prone user who has tried many products says switching to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser four months ago worked wonders for their breakouts.
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“But now I have switched to Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser since the last 4 months and it has worked wonders honestly.”
Broke them out, worse than any other CeraVe product.
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“every cerave product I’ve tried has broken me out, that face wash especially.”
Worked well after CeraVe repeatedly gave them texture and comedones.
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“Vanicream cleanser has worked well for me, OP.”
The Hydrating Cleanser is a forever rebuy that never leaves their skin tight.
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“the hydrating cleanser is my forever rebuy, never lets my skin feel tight after washing”
Dried their skin out badly, so they switched.
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“Yeah the foaming cleanser dried my skin out bad.”
Calls the Hydrating Cleanser a no-nonsense, affordable and reliable cleanser.
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“Cerave hydrating cleanser for a no nonsense cleanser that’s affordable and reliable”
Even one use of the Vanicream face wash leaves their skin tight and irritated, with tiny red bumps the next day.
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“Every time I use vanicream face wash even once my skin gets tight and irritated and I get tiny red bumps literally the next day.”
Loves the Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser (and the Double Repair moisturizer).
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“I love both of these products!”
The Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is probably their favourite cleanser ever.
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“I absolutely love the cream to foam cleanser. Probably my favorite cleanser I’ve ever tried.”
Loves the Hydrating Cleanser as a morning cleanser.
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“i really love the hydrating cleanser in the morning too!”
The only cleanser that isn't too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“i have combo-normal skin and i only use LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. Anything else is too drying for me”
Too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“Anything else is too drying for me (ex- Vanicream cleanser, Ceravae gentle hydrating cleanser is too drying for my skin)”
Too drying for their combo-normal skin.
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“Anything else is too drying for me (ex- Vanicream cleanser, Ceravae gentle hydrating cleanser is too drying for my skin)”
Redness and flakiness improved within a week of switching.
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“I switched to LRP Purifying Foaming Cleanser and I saw improvements in redness and flakiness in about a week or so.”
Their skin didn’t like it, so they switched cleansers.
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“My skin doesn’t like Cera Ve foaming facial cleanser.”
The Vanicream cleanser is basic but never irritates their skin.
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“the vanicream cleanser is so basic but it never irritate my skin”
The foaming CeraVe cleanser doesn't strip, removes all makeup and doesn't sting the eyes.
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“It won’t strip and it gets every bit of makeup off and doesn’t even sting the eyes.”
A sensitive, combination-skin teen water polo player finds the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser dries their skin out.
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“or dry my skin out (bc cleanser - beauty of joseon green plum)”
A game changer for their very dry skin.
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“Tatcha Rice Wash cleanser + Aestura ATOBARRIER365 line have been absolute game changers for my very dry skin”
A user who switched from Cetaphil finds the Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser lighter with no film or burn on angry-skin days, and the random red patches stopped after a week.
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“i switched to vanicream gentle cleanser after my skin decided cetaphil was suddenly the enemy.”
Has used CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser with no tightness at all; it feels light but cleans fine.
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“I've used both and they don't make you feel any tightness whatsoever.”
Has used the Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser with no tightness at all.
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“I've used both and they don't make you feel any tightness whatsoever.”
With very sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, they love the Tatcha Rice Wash.
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“I’m very sensitive, have rosacea, and my skin is temperamental, I love Tatcha rice wash”
Loves it as one of their favourite bargain skincare products.
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“I love the CeraVe night cream, the cream to foam face wash, the lotion in in the tub”
During and after a fluorouracil reaction, the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser didn't bother their skin.
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“My dermatologist has me using a gentle cleanser (Cerave hydrating doesn’t bother me)”
The only cleanser that has worked for their dry skin after others dried them out.
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“The only thing I've found so far that worked for me was the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser.”
Their SKIN1004 Madagascar cleanser seems too harsh for their breakout-prone skin.
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“rn have the skin1004 madagascar one but it seems too harsh.”
The COSRX Good Morning cleanser was the only cleanser that didn't break them out.
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“the cosrx good morning one with bha was the only one that didnt inherently break me out”
CeraVe's salicylic acid face wash has done wonders for their skin, doesn't bleach fabrics like benzoyl peroxide, and the big bottle lasts forever.
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“it's done wonders for my skin, and it doesn't stain anything. I use the one by CeraV”
On their dry skin the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser made them even drier.
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“Both this one and the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser make even more dry, and I've no idea why.”
Vouches for the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser: a no-fuss cleanser that doesn't strip the skin.
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“I can only vouch for the Cerave hydrating cleanser but it’s a great no fuss cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin”
A user says the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser works well for them, especially as a morning cleanser.
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“I use the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. It works well for me, especially in the morning.”
Uses it on oily, slightly dehydrated skin and finds it perfect.
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“I use the SKIN1004 light cleansing oil and it’s perfect.”
Had no issues with the BoJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil, though they disliked the ginseng scent and switched to try another.
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“I had no issues with the BOJ oil cleanser”
Two years with the Green Plum cleanser as part of a BoJ routine: a big early improvement that has since faded.
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“Initially, they really improved my skin. Over the last year, however, I feel like my skin isn’t benefitting as much anymore”
Switched from a $40 cleanser for the price and their skin tolerates it well.
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“I recently switched from Alpha H Balancing Cleanser ($40) to Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser ($10-$15).”
One of the drugstore products that works well for their hormonal, acne-prone skin at 39.
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“I’m now using mostly drugstore skincare, and honestly, I’ve found some really great products!”
A long-time Sephora shopper lists Bioderma Sensibio micellar water among their holy-grail skincare products.
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“Bioderma Sensibio Wicellar Water”
On sensitive combination skin, the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser works great.
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“I have a foaming cleanser by Cerave for combination skin which work great.”
Lists it among their holy-grail cleansers.
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“My HG’s Vanicream gentle cleanser Thayers milky cleanser Prequel Gleanser”
Super gentle cleanser that suits their acne-prone, oily, sensitive skin.
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“I love the aveeno oat facial cleanser. Super gentle and good for my acne prone, oily and sensitive skin.”
Has used it as a no-rinse cleanser wiped off with a microfiber cloth for close to 10 years.
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“Cetaphil gentle cleanser specifically says it can be massaged in and wiped off.”
Part of a simplified routine with which their skin has never been better.
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“I just simplified my routine and my skin has never been better! Vanicream wash and moisturizer”
Noticed an exceptional improvement in skin texture after switching to it.
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“In my personal experience I noticed an exceptional difference after I switched to a rice wash (Tatcha brand).”
They're obsessed with this benzoyl peroxide wash because it doesn't dry out their skin at all, part of the routine that cleared their hormonal acne.
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“I also stated cerave acne foaming cream wash with 10% benzoyl peroxide (I am obsessed with it- it doesn’t dry out skin at all).”
On very oily skin it removes a stubborn tinted mineral sunscreen that regular soap won't.
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“I use a thick mattifying mineral tinted sunscreen that does not budge with regular soap. I use CeraVe Cream to Foam cleanser and it is magic!”
The gentlest cleanser they have found; part of the routine that finally calmed their inflamed skin.
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“Aveeno is the gentlest I found.”
A repurchase staple, unlike CeraVe which is terrible for their skin.
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“Also, the Cetaphil gentle cleanser. Cerave is terrible for my skin.”
It saved their skin from cystic acne when nothing else worked.
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“The inkey list salicylic cleanser. It saved my skin from cystic acne when nothing else worked!”
A long-time repurchase in their routine.
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“And honestly good ole CeraVe hydrating cleanser.”
The most effective cleansing oil they've tried for blackheads, and it didn't break them out.
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“I've tried a couple different cleansing oils and BoJ's was the most effective (and didn't make me break out!).”
Suspects it caused breakouts on their sensitive, dry skin, both when first bought and with recent heavier use.
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“When i got it years ago I bought it alongside many other Anua products and broke out BAD.”
Trying it as a new cleanser and liking it so far; applied to dry skin before rinsing.
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“I’m trying out the squalane cleanser from The Ordinary.”
A fixture in their routine for more than five years.
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“with portions of it (like my Cerave hydrating cleanser) sticking around even longer than that.”
Broke them out badly, while other oil cleansers don't.
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“Another vote for the Anua oil cleanser. That stuff broke me out horribly.”
Broke out a lot while using it and cleared up after stopping.
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“Get rid of this oil cleanser! I was breaking out so much while using it!! Once I stopped, my skin started to get clear.”
A user loves the INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm: it removes even waterproof mascara, leaves skin soft and feels soothing thanks to colloidal oatmeal.
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“I love the Inkey lists oat balm cleanser it removes even the toughest waterproof mascara and leaves my skin soft.”
With rosacea and sensitive skin they've used it for years without breakouts or irritation and always come back when they stray.
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“Vanicream gentle facial cleanser and their daily facial moisturizer. They’re both just solid and get the job done.”
Dried out their acne-prone skin far too much.
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“I tried cera ve foaming cleanser and it dried out my skin wayyyy too much.”
Part of a simplified routine for sensitive skin that has their skin looking better than ever.
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“Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil, Vanicream Gentle Cleanser, and Dieux Skin Mercy. My skin has never looked better”
Cleans effectively without being too stripping.
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“I found the Cerave cream to foam cleanser a good balance between effective and not too stripping.”
Has used it and finds it a little stripping, so suggests a gentler water-based cleanser.
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“I’m also familiar with the Cetaphil daily cleanser and it is a little stripping”
Still likes the Vanicream cleanser but can't use it daily; finds it harsh and needs a creamier one sometimes.
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“I still like the Vanicream cleanser, but I simply can’t use it every single day. I need to use a creamier cleanser sometimes.”
After Vanicream stripped their skin, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser seems to be working well.
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“I'm using cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and it seems to be working well for me.”
Someone with dry, somewhat sensitive skin loves the Tatcha Rice Wash in colder months.
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“I have dry skin and love Tatcha in the cold months and Rhode cleanser in warm months.”
This user loves the Torriden DIVE-IN Cleansing Foam: it foams well, isn't drying, and lasts a long time for $17.
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“I’ve been loving torriden’s dive in face wash. It foams up well but is not drying at all.”
Chronically ill with type 2 rosacea that cleansing balms started triggering, they now swear by Bioderma Sensibio, and on low-energy days a cotton-pad swipe with it is enough.
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“Now I swear by Bioderma Sensibio”
Vanicream cleanser stripped their face until it squeaked, then they broke out.
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“I have no idea why but vanicream cleanser strips my face so bad. The first time I used it I was literally squeaking then got pimples.”
After over-using tretinoin left their skin irritated and dehydrated, they find the Cetaphil gentle cleanser too harsh and are thinking of switching back to another cleanser.
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“i think cetaphil gentle cleanser is to harsh for me.”
They love Bioderma micellar waters and rate the Sensibio as great for wiping off SPF and makeup gently with cotton pads.
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“personally i love bioderma micellars - the sensibio is great”
Loved the Vanicream cleanser but switched to LRP Toleriane, which is much kinder to their skin.
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“I switched from the Vanicream cleanser to the La Roche Posay Toleraine cleanser and it is much kinder to my skin. And i say this when I loved the Vanicream cleanser.”
For someone with dehydrated skin, the Tatcha Rice Wash leaves skin silky and hydrated, holy grail material.
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“The tatcha rice wash makes my skin feel so silky and hydrated! Definitely holy grail material”
Someone with very dry skin found the Tatcha Rice Wash luxurious and mildly exfoliating, but it gave them closed comedones.
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“The tatcha gave me closed comedones, although it was a luxurious experience and mildly scrubby/exfoliating.”
This user used to love the Tatcha Rice Wash, but since developing rosacea finds it abrasive and too fragranced.
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“I used to love the Tatcha one now my skin has rosacea and is drier and very sensitive and I can't use it”
This user wasn't a fan of the Tatcha Rice Wash and gave theirs away.
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“I’ve only tried the Tatcha one and I’m not really a huge fan of it”
This user used to love the Glow Recipe Avocado cleanser, but can't use it since developing rosacea because of its fragrance.
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“I used to love their avocado cleanser and cloudberry moisturizer. Can't use either anymore because rosacea showed up to the party.”
Using Beauty of Joseon's Ginseng Cleansing Oil religiously alongside daily azelaic and retinal creams, they find it gentle and balancing.
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“I have been using their Ginseng cleaning oil, Rice Milk toner, and Glow Deep Serum religiously.”
Likes it, even though CeraVe's moisturisers were too drying for them.
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“I do like their hydrating cleanser though”
Pricier, but it has never broken them out.
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“I went back to First Aid Beauty's cleanser. It's more expensive but has never broken me out!”
Really damaged their skin barrier.
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“I’ve used the cerave salicylic cleanser and it really messed up my skin barrier.”
With perioral dermatitis, cutting their routine down to Vanicream cleanser and moisturizer gave a lot of relief.
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“I got a lot of relief from cutting down my skincare routine to just vanicream cleanser and moisturizer.”
After years of using Cetaphil gentle cleanser without trouble, it started giving them rashes and breakouts over the past year.
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“Im so upset because ive been using it for years and up until last year it started to irritate my skin so bad.”
Their rosacea responds well to Tatcha's Rice Wash.
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“My rosacea responds well to Tatcha rice wash, calming rice polish, and indigo overnight.”
With the CeraVe tub cream, fixed a years-long wrecked barrier.
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“It’s fixed my wrecked skin barrier that I’ve been dealing with for a couple of years.”
Has lately been loving the Glow Recipe avocado cleanser for its rich, full-fat feel, though it is less creamy than a cream cleanser.
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“lately I’ve been loving the glow recipe avocado cleanser (less creamy, but gives me that “full fat” feel you’re describing).”
Bought a large bottle to remove makeup, but it doesn't really take makeup off.
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“I agree with you completely. It doesn't really remove makeup which is why I bought it. Now I have 16oz for nothing.”
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is their favourite cleanser, and their dry, sensitive skin loves it.
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“I have not been able to find this cleanser (my favorite) anywhere in person or online.”
It and a CeraVe moisturiser left them with clogged bumps that cleared after switching.
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“I had the same issue with CeraVe (foaming facial cleanser and moisturizer)”
Uses it every two days and it works great, with no bumpy texture on the chin or nose.
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“I started something new last week and started using the squalane cleanser from the ordinary every two days.”
After a decade of use their cheeks and neck are full of clogged pores and closed comedones.
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“I've been using Cerave foaming face cleanser and daily moisturizing lotion for over a decade now. It's clearly not working for me anymore”
Surprised it left someone dry: it's one of the gentlest cleansers they've tried.
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“surprised the Aveeno one left you dry. It’s one of the gentlest cleansers I’ve tried”
Says they have loved this COSRX low pH cleanser for years.
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“I have loved the cosrx low ph good morning cleanser for years!”
Didn't break them out, but dried them out.
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“Cerave Oil Cleanser and Hydrating Facial Cleanser (didn’t break me out but dried me out)”
After many so-so high-end cleansers, finds Vanicream excellent and the cheapest, most accessible option.
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“I have used so many high end products that were just ok. This one is excellent & is the cheapest & most accessible.”
The Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser doesn't strip their sometimes-dehydrated skin, and the pump is handy.
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“It doesn't strip away moisture from my skin which can be dehydrated sometimes. It has a pump which is very convenient.”
Part of a minimal rosacea routine that made their skin look normal again.
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“At night CeraVe hydrating cleanser, azelaic acid and tolerane again.”
Their go-to basic face wash after giving up CeraVe because of niacinamide.
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“Vanicream face wash and I like their lotion. I had to give up on Cerave bc of the niacinamide.”
Used it on and off for years on finicky skin; dependable but a bit drying and dull.
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“I've been using the Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser on and off for a few years and you nailed it lol. I'd like to switch to a more exciting cleanser that isn't as drying”
On oily sensitive skin it has helped a lot with texture.
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“Try using the cerave foaming one if u have oily sensitive skin, its helped alot especially with my texture it doesnt pop out as much anymore”
Finds it removes sunscreen and makeup really well without stripping their skin barrier.
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“the Cerave one takes my sunscreen and makeup off really well without stripping my barrier”
Found it a bit stripping and not gentle enough, preferring CeraVe's foaming oil cleanser.
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“The cream to foam was a bit stripping and on the solidly mild side. Which isn't gentle enough imo. I wouldn't suggest it unless your options are extremely limited. The CeraVe foaming oil cleanser is just strictly better.”
Finds it nice but it stings their eyes when cleansing near the lashes.
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“I bought the Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser (by recommendation of my sister). It’s nice…but it stings my eyes”
Likes it for being very basic, especially when their skin is dry.
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“cerave hydrating cleanser is very basic but that’s kind of why i like it, especially when my skin is dry”
Says it burns their eyes, leaving them looking like a sad raccoon.
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“Aveeno also burns my eyes :( I looked like a very sad raccoon after my most recent attempt to use their products”
Dehydrated, clog-prone skin on tretinoin: Tatcha Rice Wash after a balm keeps their skin clean and clog-free without drying, the clearest their skin has been.
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“The tatcha is really the key to keeping my skin clean and clog free and I don’t find it drying.”
Uses the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum cleanser as a light morning wash but doesn't love it, mainly because of its texture.
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“I’m currently using beauty of ioseon green plum cleanser. I don’t love it (more texture reasons)”
Oily skin uses the Tatcha Rice Wash, alongside other Tatcha cleansers, without problems.
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“I have oily skin and I can use the Rice wash, the deep cleanse and the new matcha one without problems.”
Loving it as a makeup remover before their regular cleanser.
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“I got the Centella Light Cleansing Oil for cheap at TJ Maxx and have been loving it, I use it as a makeup remover before a regular cleanser”
Broke them out; they think it was the main culprit.
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“the inkey oat cleansing balm broke me out personally, i’m willing to bet it’s the main culprit.”
Has loved the Pure Skin Face Cleanser's elegant formula for over a decade.
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“I love this cleanser and have been using it for more than a decade. Such an elegant formula.”
On tretinoin, their face turned bright red and warm right after using it.
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“I used it on my dry face and wiped it off with a warm damp cloth and instantly my whole face was lit up BRIGHT red and feeling pretty warm.”
Years of use on extremely sensitive skin with no breakouts or redness.
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“I’ve been using the cetaphil gentle cleanser for years and love it.”
A week into the Anua Heartleaf cleansing oil, an oily-skinned user developed clusters of bumps and whiteheads on their forehead.
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“Been using it for about a week now, and while my nose is fine… my forehead developed all of this.”
Their balm cleanser has caused breakouts on nights they skipped a second cleanse.
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“And my balm cleanser has caused me to breakout on multiple occasions because I didn't follow it up with a second cleanse”
Clears oil and sebum from pores so they look smaller, without a greasy film.
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“I use Anua heartleaf pore refining oil cleanser and it is so amazing for that. It does not leave a greasy film at all.”
Made the biggest difference to their dehydrated skin.
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“I find Cerave cream to foam made the biggest impact on my dehydrated skin.”
Rotates between it and other thin cleansers for dry, sensitive skin, but says the CeraVe one has started to burn their eyes.
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“I currently bounce between the Cerave cream to foam, LRP, and First Aid but they’re all pretty thin and the Cerave has started to burn my eyes”
Really likes it as a fragrance-free cleanser, though it doesn't foam.
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“I really like The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser and Makeup Remover”
Their skin has never been better since starting Tatcha; The Rice Wash is amazing, creamy and cleanses well on normal/dry skin.
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“I have the rice wash which is amazing and so creamy while it cleanses so well”
Long-time user of the purple balm finds it leaves residue on the nose even after a second cleanse.
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“I use the naturium purple cleansing balm as step one in my double cleanse. Lately I’ve been having a problem where I’ve still got residue on my nose”
Switched to CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser after Vanicream; very gentle, so double cleanse for makeup and SPF.
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“I had bad luck with Vanicream and switched to CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. It’s very very gentle so definitely double cleanse to remove makeup and SPF.”
Shocked how bad the Vanicream cleanser was; fine with nearly every other cleanser.
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“I was shocked how horrible the vanicream cleanser was, my skin felt and looked terrible.”
Double-cleanses with Tatcha's oil then The Rice Wash: no tinted sunscreen left and their face feels super clean.
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“I really like Tatcha's cleansing oil followed by their rice wash. No tint left after those 2 steps and my face feels super clean.”
The Vanicream cleanser didn't agree with their skin, and they can't work out why.
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“The Vanicream cleanser also did not agree with me and I can't figure out why.”
Really likes The Rice Wash, though in NYC with sunscreen and makeup they double-cleanse first.
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“I also really like the Jan Marini Vitamin C Wash or Tatcha Rice Wash.”
Tried other Tatcha cleansers but The Rice Wash is the best.
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“Yes, another rec for Tatcha Rice Wash. I tried other Tatcha cleaners but this one is the goat!”
On their 4th bottle of the Calm + Restore Oat Cleanser, their holy grail: skin is the calmest it's been, and it cleans without stripping even when double-cleansing SPF and makeup.
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“This is my holy grail cleanser. I’m on my 4th bottle and don’t see myself switching to anything else. My skin in the calmest it has ever been since I started using it.”
Fine at first, then burning and hours of redness.
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“I had used it a few times no issues then boom! Burning sensation and made my face red for hours!”
Loved a sample so much that their skin has never looked better, but is wary of its ingredients and looking for alternatives.
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“I used a sample of this cleanser and I loved it so much, my skin has never looked better”
Their sensitive, dehydration-prone skin relied on the Pure Skin cleanser, and replacing it has been a nightmare.
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“having to find a new CRUELTY FREE cleanser after they discontinued their pure skin cleanser has been such a nightmare.”
Finds it very gentle and well tolerated on dry, dehydrated, sensitive skin, though unsure it removes SPF.
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“using the Aveeno oat cleanser which is very gentle and my skin tolerates it well”
Uses it after a balm cleanse and has had good results on reactive skin for two years.
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“This has worked for the past 2 years for my reactive skin.”
Calls it the most gentle thing they've ever used.
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“The most gentle thing I've ever used is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser.”
Really liked it as a first cleanse while on Accutane.
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“When I was on Accutane I really liked the Oat Cleansing Balm by The Inkey List and followed with the Aveeno oat cleanser or the CeraVe Hydrating cleanser”
Has tried Tatcha The Rice Wash as a one-and-done cleanser and didn't love it.
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“Ones I've tried and not loved: IS clinicals, revision enzyme, tatcha rice wash.”
Creamy and gentle on their dehydrated, acne-prone combination skin; leaves it soft and never tight.
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“it’s is so creamy and gentle on my face. Leaves my skin feeling soft and never tight.”
Doesn't remove sunscreen for them.
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“I tried to tell him that this cleanser doesn't usually take off sunscreen”
The best thing they've found for the oil bumps around their nose.
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“Their oil cleanser has been the best for getting rid of the oil bumps I always get around my nose.”
Likes the First Aid Beauty cleanser for sensitive skin.
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“I like the First aid beauty cleanser”
Switching to it from the Cream-to-Foam coincided with breakouts on cheeks and jaw.
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“I ran out of the Cerave Cream to Foam cleanser and decided to try the Hydrating Cleanser.”
Used every other day it doesn't dry them out and helps keep hormonal acne at bay.
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“Their foaming wash *does* have niacinamide in it, but I found if I do it every other day, my face doesn't dry out.”
Their go-to cleanser for years on dry, sensitive skin.
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“I have dry sensitive skin and Cerave hydrating cleanser has been my go-to cleanser for years!”
A horrible experience for their skin.
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“I had the same problem with Anua. It was horrible for me.”
Their holy-grail cleanser for very oily skin.
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“I’m very oily, so oily the USA will invade soon, and the BOJ green plum cleanser is my HG.”
Leaves their dry skin moisturised after rinsing.
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“i use it since i have dry skin it leaves a good layer of moisture in my skin after rinsing it off”
Their go-to cleanser for over a year on combination skin; handles light makeup after a remover.
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“it's been my go-to wash for over a year now.”
Their forever holy grail for very dry skin, with clearer skin than ever.
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“I have Sahara dry skin and this is my forever HG cleanser! My skin has never been so clear.”
Helped a lot with their blackheads.
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“The CeraVe salicylic acid face wash has helped A TON with mine :)”
Loved it but always felt it left a residue on their face.
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“Before was using non-AB LRP toleriane cleanser which I do love BUT it always feels like there is a residue left on my face”
Their go-to for years on dry skin.
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“I have the same skin as you (and LRP Toleriane has also been my go to for years and years).”
Loved the Pure Skin Face Cleanser enough to keep many backups.
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“I loved that cleanser. I have tons of backups, so I haven’t bought the new one.”
A 10+ year user of the Pure Skin Face Cleanser, devastated by the reformulation.
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“As another loyal FAB cleanser user of 10+ years, I was also devastated about this reformulation.”
Used the Pure Skin Face Cleanser for nearly 10 years as their favourite; skin reacted whenever they switched, and the reformulation disappoints.
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“The FAB Pure Skin Face Cleanser was my favourite cleanser of all time. I had used it for nearly 10 years.”
Used the Pure Skin Face Cleanser loyally for 10 years and found it amazing.
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“I've also been using it for 10 years, it was AMAZING.”
The Pure Skin Face Cleanser has been their holy grail for over a decade for rosacea and sensitive skin.
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“This cleanser is my holy grail and I’ve also been using it for over a decade and have rosacea and sensitive skin.”
Has been loyal to the Pure Skin Face Cleanser for about 12 years.
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“I am heartbroken to hear that I have been loyal to this cleanser for 12 or so? years.”
The Pure Skin Face Cleanser was their absolute favourite; they stocked up.
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“The FAB cleanser was my absolute favourite.”
Uses the Pure Skin Face Cleanser on sensitive, dry winter days and it helps a lot.
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“I use it when my face feels very sensitive and dry during some days during the winter season. Helped a lot when I needed”
CeraVe and Vanicream broke them out, but Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser has never let them down.
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“So I both Cerave and Vanicream caused me to breakout but Cetaphil Daily Facial Wash has never let me down.”
On normal-to-oily combination skin it left their face extremely dry and stripped, and after testing many moisturizers they pinned their skin issues on it.
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“Whenever I use it my face feels extremely dry and stripped”
Almost 3 years of using it as the only cleanser that did not break them out, until their skin suddenly went crazy.
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“i’ve been using the squalane cleanser for almost 3 years and it has been the ONLY cleanser that does not break me out or irritate my skin and now all of a sudden my skin is going crazy.”
Flared up their rosacea, so they stopped using it.
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“The vanicream cleanser flared my rosacea :(”
It and several other balms broke their very acne-prone skin out.
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“I have tried the Inkey List Oat cleansing balm, Elf makeup melting, Versed day dissolve, Clean It Zero, Cerave cleansing balm, Haruharu cleansing oil, etc etc. Every single one makes me break out.”
Uses it followed by a normal cleanser as their makeup-removal routine on sensitive skin.
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“When I wear makeup I use The Ordinary’s Squalane Cleanser followed by my normal cleanser.”
Washing with it morning and evening was the only thing that cleared their closed comedones.
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“the only thing that got rid of the CCs was morning and evening wash with vanicream face wash.”
Gave their oily, acne-prone skin the worst cystic acne of their life, needing antibiotics.
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“i used the same anua oil cleanser as someone with oily acne prone skin and it gave me the worst cystic acne of my life”
A year in and loves it as a makeup remover and cleanser.
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“using the ginsing cleansing oil for about a year and I love it. It's a great makeup remover/cleanser”
Likes it more than the La Roche-Posay hydrating cleanser.
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“I recently switched from the LRP cleanser OP posted to Cerave hydrating cleanser and I like it more”
Their holy grail: the only gentle cleanser that doesn't leave their face tight or dry.
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“Stratia's Velvet Cleansing Milk is my holy grail gentle cleanser. I've tried ever gentle cleanser under the sun and all made my face feel tight/dry except this.”
Recently started and likes it a lot so far.
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“I’ve recently been trying the Cetaphil Gentle Skin cleanser since it’s supposed to be hydrating. So far I like it a lot!”
Two days after an oil cleanse their skin broke out in small boil-like bumps and was inflamed, dry and red.
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“They’re like small boils and made my skin super inflamed/dry and red.”
Switched to it as a first cleanse on their dermatologist's advice after oil cleansers broke them out.
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“i am using micellar water now instead (Bioderma Sensibio)”
Fungal-acne safe and saved their skin, alongside Bioderma micellar water.
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“You should try the vanicream gentle facial cleanser and the bioderma micellar water. Both are fungal acne safe, and has saved my skin tbh”
Good for their drier skin; the tightness they felt is gone.
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“Cerave hydrating facial cleanser has been good for me. I only wash my face 3 times a week but the tightness I was feeling is all gone.”
Broke them out so badly they needed Accutane.
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“The Anua Heartleaf Pore cleansing oil broke me out so bad I had to go on Accutane. Never again”
Fungal-acne safe and saved their skin, alongside the Vanicream cleanser.
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“You should try the vanicream gentle facial cleanser and the bioderma micellar water. Both are fungal acne safe, and has saved my skin tbh”
Loved it; their skin was better with it than with their current oil cleanser.
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“I loved using the Anua Oil Cleanser! I’m using ma:nyo now but my skin was better with Anua.”
The Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser is among the less drying ones they've tried, though not as good as their old Neutrogena creamy cleanser.
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“Unfortunately the ones I'm using are the less drying ones I have tried, not as good as the Neutrogena one. I'm using the Cetaphil hydrating foaming cleanser and the Byoma creamy jelly cleanser.”
After nine months their skin feels cleaner than with CeraVe.
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“now that I've used LRP for about 9 months, I realize that my skin FEELS cleaner than with Cerave.”
True to the hype: soothed and softened skin makes washing their face a favourite moment.
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“The Rice Wash is true to the hype. Washing my face is one of my favorite parts of the day now because of how soothed and softened it makes my face feel.”
Loves it: comfy, luxurious, lasts forever, and their skin is very happy.
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“i loooooove the rice wash so much. feels comfy & luxurious to use, a tube lasts forever bc you need so little product, my skin has been soooooooo happy”
Loves the wash as a very gentle physical exfoliant even though the price feels high.
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“I hate that I love the Tatcha wash as much as I do because I think $40 is a dumb price for a cleanser but I find it to be a very gentle physical exfoliant and I love”
The rice wash made their face itch and get red and splotchy.
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“Tatcha rice wash made my face itch and get all red and splotchy.”
Skin never felt clean and they got more sebaceous filaments.
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“I tried the Vanicream cleanser and unfortunately my skin never felt clean and I had more sebaceous filaments on my nose with it.”
Used to be safe but now causes acne and flares their rosacea.
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“CeraVe hydrating cleanser used to be safe for my skin but now causes acne. I have rosacea and my skin goes like this when I use it.”
Calms their flushing skin and doesn't cause spots.
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“I personally switched to CeraVe foaming cleanser (wash) and whenever my skin is flushing I use that and it calms it down. It doesn't cause me spots either.”
Used to swear by it, but their skin prefers the LRP hydrating cleanser.
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“there something about the cerave hydrating cleanser, i used to swear by it but switched to the laroche posay hydrating cleanser and my skin enjoys it so much better.”
Leaves a little residue that gave them closed comedones when used alone, though less than the Isntree milk.
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“The two Bioderma and Avène gave me CC after some time using it alone because it leaves a little bit of residue”
Left on for 2–3 minutes every morning, it solved their sebaceous filaments.
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“Cerave SA cleanser. Lather. Leave on for 2-3 mins, rinse. I use it every morning and it solved my sf”
An oily, acne-prone user loved the Anua Heartleaf cleansing foam before its reformulation, but the new formula no longer works for them.
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“I've been a fan of the anua facial cleanser before it was reformulated. It helped my skin be free from any breakouts. The change of ingredients really did me dirty”
Didn't clean their severely oily skin and gave more little bumps over 2-3 weeks.
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“I ended up pulling the trigger on the non foaming one because I didn't want the foam to irritate my skin as people were talking about... and honestly? it did NOT work for me.”
Found hard granules in it that don't melt and just scratch the skin.
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“There are little hard things in there, 100%. It's almost like the granules that are in that terrible apricot scrub, but not that many. They don't melt, they don't go anywhere, they just scratch!!”
A week of use triggered cystic acne and burning.
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“I only used it for about a week but it triggered horrible cystic acne that took forever to go away and I knew it was the hydrating cleanser because my skin burned after I used it.”
The only facial wash that does not sting their very dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin.
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“I love the Tatcha rice wash. It’s the only facial wash that does not sting for my very dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin.”
Unimpressed with the Rice Wash, finding the fragrance reminiscent of old Avon skincare.
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“I haven't tried the watercream, but I was unimpressed with the Rice Wash and the Matcha cleanser.”
Hates how the rice wash gets stuck in their hair.
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“I hate the way the rice wash gets stuck in my hair.”
The Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid gel cleanser is their favourite ever: it doesn't strip their skin or feel heavy, and one tube lasted 7 months.
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“My favourite ever, I think I've found the one with this one..”
A few weeks in it caused the worst, most painful breakout of their life on cheeks and jaw.
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“Within a short time ( a few weeks), I broke out like I never have before. I'm talking painful breakouts all over my cheeks and jawline”
Made their sensitive, rosacea-prone face burn.
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“When I first switched from Cerave, I went to Vanicream facial cleanser - which made my face burn.”
One week of use gave them comedones on the chin.
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“I used the green CeraVe cleanser for normal to oily skin for one week and it gave me comedones on my chin.”
A few days of use gave them their deepest forehead acne ever.
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“I broke out on my forehead and it was the worse, deepest acne I’ve ever gotten. Only after a few days of using Cerave SA cleanser.”
On sensitive, rosacea-prone skin it caused irritation, breakouts and extreme dryness.
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“It made my skin miserable - irritation, breakouts, dryer than I could ever remember it being.”
Burned immediately; they suspect the niacinamide.
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“I got burning from it immediately.”
The Toleriane Caring Wash made their skin sting and feel extremely dry.
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“Ive tried Vanicream Gentle Cleanser, Toleriane Caring Wash and Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser. They all make my skin sting and feel extremely dry.”
It's burning their face, especially the eyelids.
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“Five years later, I finally splurged on this product and it is burning my face, especially my eyelids”
TO Squalane Cleanser was doing wonders for their very dry, sensitive skin until they suddenly developed eczema around their eyes.
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“I just got the ordinary squalane cleanser and it was going wonders for my skin and suddenly I started developing eczema”
Their favourite cleanser with a soft, grainy texture; needs two washes to fully remove makeup. 8/10.
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“I haven’t tried any other cleanser I like as much as this one. I love the soft but grainy texture. I do have to use it twice to get makeup off though. 8/10”
Melts makeup so well they no longer need an oil cleanser.
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“It melts makeup like magic and I don't need to use an oil cleanser any more.”
Burning worsened over weeks of use even though they liked its light foam.
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“recently the burning started to get increasingly worse any time I use it.”
Says it did nothing for them since it doesn't foam.
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“I then tried using Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser and it did nothing, since it doesn't foam at all”
Believes the foam cleanser is drying their skin, with slight tightness and faint itching, though not causing breakouts.
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“I'm using the foam cleanser and I believe it's drying my skin out. I feel a slight tightness and some very faint itching in random places on my face”
Seemed to give them more comedones instead of unclogging pores.
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“used the cerave renewing SA cleanser idk if it's because my skin type changed or my environment but this cleanser that was supposed to unclog my pores seems to give me more comedones.”
Liked it and found it otherwise great, though it didn't remove all their mascara.
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“I liked The Ordinary’s squalene cleanser, but it didn’t get all of my mascara off.”
Used it for years and liked it, but is over the thick, sticky film it leaves; it is moisturizing.
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“I’ve been using the Inkey List oat cleansing balm for a few years. I used to like it but I’m over it.”
A user calls the COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser cheap and probably the gentlest salicylic acid wash that works for daily use, though it feels tight in dry weather.
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“It’s so good and cheap. I think it’s probably the gentlest salicylic acid wash that works and actual good for daily use.”
Used a whole tube and rebought; skin feels clean and soft and it removes all their eye makeup.
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“I have now used an entire tube of the cleanser and bought more. I also bought the moisturizer. My skin feels clean and soft when I use the cleaner. It removes all my eye makeup.”
After spending heavily on cleansers, Vanicream is the only one that worked and cut their breakouts.
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“Vanicream face wash is the only one that worked for me - I've spent thousands on all different types of cleansers like l'oreal, khiels, micellar and ive noticed a significant reduction in breakouts”
The Rice Wash broke them out badly; skin calmed as soon as they stopped.
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“The rice wash broke me out so bad. I know it’s the one bc that was the only thing I changed in my routine”
Had no problems using the Rice Wash cleanser.
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“I was fine with the cleanser”
Five years on super-sensitive, acne-prone skin; no breakouts with double cleansing.
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“My skin is SUPER SENSITIVE and acne prone .. no micellar water/ eye remover has ever worked for me better than bioderma’s sensibio”
Has loved and used the Calm + Restore Nourishing cleanser for years.
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“I love the Aveeno calm and restore nourishing cleanser and have been using it for years.”
Incredible, but the texture and fragrance were too much for daily twice-a-day use.
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“The Tatcha Rice Wash cleanser is incredible, but I found the texture and fragrance to be too much for every day, especially twice a day.”
A normal-to-dry user likes that the Green Plum cleanser doesn't dry them out, but feels it doesn't clean deeply enough as cheek pores clog.
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“However, I don't feel that it's cleaning my face to the extent that I need it to.”
Finds it very oily for their already super oily skin.
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“I’m currently using The Inkey List’s ‘Oat cleaning balm’ however it is very oily and I’m already super oily and struggle with buildups of sebum.”
After a week: burning, dark spots and dry skin, with no improvement in their acne.
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“The first 3 days felt fine but around the 4th day, I started feeling a slight burning sensation and on the 5th I realized that dark spots and dry skin”
The Creamy Jelly Cleanser is the only cleanser that doesn't break them out, but it always burns their eyes.
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“it’s the only cleanser that won’t break me out but it ALWAYS burns my eyes and i’m sick of it.”
It works well for their dry skin.
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“LRP Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Aestura Foaming Cleanser. These two work well for me.”
A new tube had a completely different texture, more like waxy butter than the soft creamy original, and they are not a fan.
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“Not happy at all, it's definitely a new formula, the product is not as soft and creamy as it used to be, it's more like a waxy butter now.”
Switching to this cleanser was a game changer for their skin.
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“Switch to the Squalene facial cleanser from The Ordinary. This was a game changer for me.”
Their holy grail cleanser alongside tretinoin and azelaic acid, unlike drying CeraVe.
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“The La Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser is my holy grail”
Uses the cleansing oil every single day as a staple.
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“SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil : I use it every single day”
A game changer that let their barrier heal after a rough cleanser.
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“The Manyo oil cleanser and the BOJ green plum cleanser have been the biggest game changers for me.”
A restock they love: it does not leave skin dry or tight and has a slight exfoliant effect.
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“Tatcha Rice Wash - this was a restock. I love this cleanser.”
Fine for a decade, but recent bottles stung their eyes and may have triggered perioral dermatitis.
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“This absolutely made my eyes sting, and I think it caused perioral dermatitis. I've used this product for a decade with no issue, but my last two bottles have been awful”
Tried the LRP gentle hydrating cleanser but it stings their skin.
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“I tried LRP Gentle Hydrating Cleanser but it stings my skin.”
Switched to it on combo skin and loves how the cleanser feels.
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“I have combo skin with no blackheads but I love the tatcha cleanser.”
When fall brings eczema flares, switching to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is the only thing that works for their face.
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“The only thing that works for me is to switch to the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (doesn't lather and looks 👀)”
After 15 years of use, the rebranded bottles sometimes sting their eyes.
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“I’ve used this product for over 15 years and I’ve noticed since the branding changing and the micellar water bottle looks different, my eyes have been stinging occasionally”
A sensitive-skinned user developed red, itchy bumps across their face a few days into the Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil.
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“after using it for a few days, red dots started appearing on my cheeks and under my eyes and gradually covered almost my whole face.”
A fan of EltaMD's discontinued original foaming cleanser tried its Skin Recovery replacement and is currently breaking out.
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“I tried the Skin Recovery Foaming Cleanser which is supposed to be the replacement of the OG”
Burned at first but the burning stopped after a few days and their skin improved.
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“I’m ngl their product burned for me too but after a couple days of using it the burning stopped and my skin got better”
Uses it every morning and, after leaving CeraVe, has seen a big difference in skin tone.
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“and I use LaRoche-Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser to wash my face in the morning. These are excellent products and I have seen a big difference in my skin tone since changing to these cleansers.”
Has used it ever since and loves it for dry, sensitive skin.
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“I’ve been using the Avene Tolerance extremely gentle cleanser ever since, and I’ve been loving it. It’s perfect for my dry and sensitive skin”
Feels like a sunburn from the product.
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“I'm pretty sure I'm with everyone else in this thread and I feel like I straight up get a sunburn from this product.”
Uses it as a second cleanse after an oil to get the oil off, and finds it very gentle.
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“After that I use LRP Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser to get all the oil off - this LRP cleanser is very gentle”
Red blotches, tightness and dryness after two days.
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“After 2 days of using this, my face has red blotches everywhere, and though no burning, it's also very tight and more dry than usual.”
The grit in the Rice Wash is not strong enough to do what they need as an exfoliant.
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“• Tatcha The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser — the grit in this just isn't strong enough to do what I need.”
Broke them out almost immediately and was hard to wash off; skin took weeks to recover.
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“If you have sensitive and/or acne prone skin. I do NOT recommend at all. After stopping the use of the product, it took a few weeks for my skin to get back to normal”
Leaves their irritated, picked skin feeling calm and clean.
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“wash with it a couple of times, and it makes my skin feel calm and clean.”
A user loves the BoJ Ginseng Cleansing Oil.
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“Otherwise, I love the oil cleanser and like the ginseng water toner.”
Had the worst fungal acne and clogged pores of their life after starting it.
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“started using the oil cleanser and got the worst fungal acne / clogged pores of my life”
After three years it began randomly burning, with breakouts and a damaged barrier.
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“in the last few months this wash will randomly burn while using it.”
Really good and very concentrated: a pea size lasts a very long time.
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“The Rice wash IS really good and very concentrated. A pea size is more than enough, a bottle will last a very long time which, to me, makes it more affordable.”
Loves it used twice a week, which makes the full size last.
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“I LOVE the Rice Wash. I don’t use it as an everyday cleanser- just twice per week.”
Helps a ton with acne when used morning and night.
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“I use CeraVe's Benzoyl Peroxide wash in the morning and at night. It helps a TON with acne”
Leaves a film on their skin even after a water-based cleanser, and they worry it clogs their pores.
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“I’ve also used Inkey List oat cleansing balm but it leaves a film on my skin. I wash it off using a water based cleanser but I worry about it clogging my pores.”
Found Round Lab's Dokdo cleanser drier and harder to foam, and says SKIN1004's is more gentle, more hydrating and easier to rinse.
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“I was using the dokdo cleanser and it was drier and harder to foam and wash, skin1004 is a lot more gentle and hydrating and easier to foam and wash away”
Stripped their oils, leaving skin feeling like sandpaper.
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“I tried the turquoise one that also gets foamy but it stripped me out of my oils a lil too much”
Suspects it may cause some of their breakouts even though they emulsify and follow with a water-based cleanser.
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“I feel that it may be the cause of some of my breakouts (yes I emulsify and use a water based cleanser after!!).”
Dry, patchily oily, sensitive skin: really likes the FAB cleanser, which removes sunscreen and makeup without drying or irritating.
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“I have super dry, patchily oily sensitive skin and I really like the First Aid Beauty cleanser.”
The Naturium cleansing balm broke them out badly.
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“I was using the naturium one and it broke me out like crazy!”
Switching to it clogged their skin and caused milia.
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“Decided to switch to la Roche-posay 2.5 years ago and it clogged my skin terribly cause milia”
Gentler than CeraVe when skin was irritated.
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“La Roche-Posay felt gentler when my skin was irritated, while CeraVe worked better when I was feeling more oily.”
Not a fan but will use it up to get their money's worth.
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“I'm not a fan of it either but I already have it and will use it to get my money's worth.”
Felt a burning sensation on first use and returned it, later blaming a poor moisture barrier.
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“I had purchased some, but the first time I used it I felt a burning sensation and decided to return it.”
Does not like how thick the Tatcha rice cleanser is.
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“Right now I’m using the Tatcha rice cleanser and don’t like how thick it is!”
Found it basically oil with crunchy bits that doesn't work well, much worse than a cheap oil cleanser.
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“It is basically oil with a bunch of crunchy bits thrown in. Looked nothing like the picture. It doesn’t work that well either.”
Loved it for leaving skin really clean without drying it.
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“Loved these, they made my skin feel really clean without making it feel dry.”
Stopped using it once they realized it was causing their redness.
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“It’s probably the niacinamide like the other comment said! I used to use this also and stopped once I figured out this was causing my redness.”
After months of use they got burning lips, red spots and itching.
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“I have used this cleanser for a couple months but recently I noticed I also sometimes get some red spots when I used the cleanser and my skin felt a little bit itchy/stung but only a tiny bit.”
Caused very dry skin around their eyes.
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“So I started using the Creva Foaming facial cleanser for normal to oily skin And developed really bad dry skin around my eyelids and eyes.”
No reaction while they were on Accutane.
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“When I was on accutane I was using the CeraVe hydrating cleanser for normal to dry skin and I had no reaction.”
Started using it and is breaking out.
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“I’m 65 and starting using the biiderma sensibio miscellaneous cleanser and I’m breaking out”
Used it for six years but recent tubes are grainy no matter how long they rub it, and the brand offered no refund.
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“I've been using it for over 6 years and have never had this issue before up until a few months ago.”
Found the Vanicream Gentle Cleanser too harsh and switched to Torriden Dive In.
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“Vanicream Gentle Cleanser was too harsh for me too. I was trying just water after this for a little while but still had some drying.”
The INKEY Oat Cleansing Balm was amazing for their super sensitive skin.
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“The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm was amazing for my super sensitive skin.”
Much gentler than expected for a physical exfoliant.
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“I love the rice wash, it’s much more gentle that I thought for a physical exfoliant!”
Absolutely loves the texture; their introduction to Tatcha.
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“I absolutely LOVE the texture. The rice wash and cleansing balm have been my intro to Tatcha”
A travel size had beads that scratch their face after years of problem-free use.
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“Had the same issue with a travel size product. I am throwing away those beads, as they scratch my face.”
The Vanicream cleanser breaks them out; they can't use it at all.
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“The vanicream cleanser breaks a lot of people out including me I can’t use it at all.”
It broke out their jaw and chin for weeks.
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“for example I used the inkey list oat balm and it broke me out on my jaw/chin for weeks so I next tried the bioderma cleansing oil and it felt too thin to me).”
A user switched to the BoJ cleansing balm from Dr. Althea and plans to stick with it.
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“Ohh the BOJ balm is amazing!! I switched to it after d althea and I think im gonna stick with this from now on”
A year-long user finds the BoJ balm removes makeup smoothly and unscented, but it stings their eyes and leaves skin feeling raw.
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“I woild say it's good to remove makeup eyeliner foundation. Reslly smooth u don't have to rub really hard. No scent.”
A user calls the BoJ cleansing balm their holy grail for removing full makeup or just sunscreen, buying it cheaply at TJ Maxx.
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“The cleansing balm is my holy grail. I love it when taking off full-face makeup or just a sunscreen-only day.”
A combination-oily user felt the Green Plum cleanser didn't clean well enough and eventually broke out.
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“I have combination oily skin and feel like the cleanser did not clean well enough so I broke out from it eventually.”
After nearly emptying it, a user would repurchase the Radiance Cleansing Balm, which removed full makeup and stubborn lash glue.
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“This balm made me feel so CLEAN washing that all off. Most notably the eyelash glue (which I will be reviewing shortly) was so adhesive that this balm really helped make sure the glue was coming off!”
A dry, combination, sensitive user found the Green Plum cleanser pleasant with a refreshing smell.
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“Can confirm the Green Plum cleanser was pleasant to use and has a nice refreshing smell! I have dry combo sensitive skin”
A user found the BoJ cleansing balm effective but didn't like its waxy smell.
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“I did not get on with the cleansing balm due to the waxy smell, but it did work like it is supposed to.”
Calls it their favorite under-$10 product: super gentle, fragrance-free and long-lasting.
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“Mine is definitely the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser. Super gentle, no fragrance, and it lasts forever.”
Used it alone for a while: it doesn't break them out but leaves skin stiff until moisturized and doesn't remove their sunscreen.
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“Cons: leaves my skin stiff (this improves after some moisturiser), doesn't clean my sunscreen”
Had a bad allergic reaction, with little bumps on the cheeks and chin, and switched to another cleanser.
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“Oh, I had such a bad allergic reaction to that Aveeno cleanser! It gave me all these little bumps on my cheeks and chin”
After an Aveeno reaction, loves it: the gel lathers well, rinses cleanly and a bottle lasts a year.
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“I switched to the Axis-Y Quinoa Cleanser and have never even considered trying anything else. I love how the gel formulation lathers well and rinses off cleanly”
The only cleanser that leaves their skin softer, with a light foam.
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“that leaves my skin *softer* after using it. It also gently foams”
Names it the most gentle cleanser they've used.
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“(and am still using) is the BoJ Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser!”
Makes their skin so soft and is incredibly gentle.
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“It makes my skin so soft, and its incredibly gentle.”
Switched to it on an esthetician's advice for dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin with no problems.
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“Right now, I just switched to Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam (gradually as my esthetician instructed), and I've had no problems either”
Finds it drying on normal-combination skin.
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“I find Vanicream to be drying for my normal-combination skin”
Recommends it, finding that 'refreshing' cleansers feel great where sensitive-skin ones don't.
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“when a cleanser is marketed as sensitive skin it never works for me but stuff with refreshing in it always feel great!”
Their absolute favorite; gentle enough for a barrier that fluctuates with hormones and tretinoin.
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“Skin 1004 light oil cleanser is my absolute favorite. My skin barrier is frequently in flux”
Loves it on dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin: doesn't burn or strip yet removes makeup.
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“I love Hada Labo Gentle Hydrating Cleanser. Doesn't burn, doesn't strip my skin but actually cleans and removes makeup”
Works really well on super sensitive skin that reacts to almost everything.
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“Torriden Dive In cleanser works really well with my super sensitive skin that reacts to almost everything”
Their face stung with it, noting that cleansers marketed for sensitive skin never work for them.
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“face also stung with the aveeno oats cleanser I’ve realized that when a cleanser is marketed as sensitive skin it never works for me”
The Vanicream cleanser dried out their sensitive skin.
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“My sensitive skin found this even more gentle than the Vanicream cleanser, which dried me out”
Cleanses really well and is very gentle and hydrating.
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“Second the BoJ green plum cleanser, cleanses really well and is very gentle and hydrating”
Their absolute favorite that they always go back to.
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“this is my absolute favorite !! can not stress this one enough it makes my skin look and feel so much better”
Finds it strips their moisture barrier while on Accutane and switched to a milk cleanser.
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“even the Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser strips my moisture barrier”