Gentle Skin Cleanser

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.

“But now I have switched to Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser since the last 4 months and it has worked wonders honestly.”

Has used it as a no-rinse cleanser wiped off with a microfiber cloth for close to 10 years.

“Cetaphil gentle cleanser specifically says it can be massaged in and wiped off.”

A repurchase staple, unlike CeraVe which is terrible for their skin.

“Also, the Cetaphil gentle cleanser. Cerave is terrible for my skin.”

After Vanicream stripped their skin, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser seems to be working well.

“I'm using cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and it seems to be working well for me.”

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.

“i think cetaphil gentle cleanser is to harsh for me.”

After years of using Cetaphil gentle cleanser without trouble, it started giving them rashes and breakouts over the past year.

“Im so upset because ive been using it for years and up until last year it started to irritate my skin so bad.”

On tretinoin, their face turned bright red and warm right after using it.

“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.

“I’ve been using the cetaphil gentle cleanser for years and love it.”

Uses it after a balm cleanse and has had good results on reactive skin for two years.

“This has worked for the past 2 years for my reactive skin.”

Creamy and gentle on their dehydrated, acne-prone combination skin; leaves it soft and never tight.

“it’s is so creamy and gentle on my face. Leaves my skin feeling soft and never tight.”

Recently started and likes it a lot so far.

“I’ve recently been trying the Cetaphil Gentle Skin cleanser since it’s supposed to be hydrating. So far I like it a lot!”

When fall brings eczema flares, switching to Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is the only thing that works for their face.

“The only thing that works for me is to switch to the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (doesn't lather and looks 👀)”

With sensitive skin reactive to niacinamide, they've been okay using the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

“I have been using this [Cetaphil cleanser for sensitive skin]”

Couldn't even remove their non-waterproof sunscreen.

“I was initially using Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser but then switched because I noticed the cleanser couldn't even take off my non waterproof sunscreen”

Gave their sensitive, acne-prone combination skin dry patches and tightness.

“However each time I’d get dry patches, and my skin would feel tight afterwards.”

Their holy grail for almost 20 years until the new formula irritated their skin.

“I used Cetaphil gentle cleanser for almost 20 years, it was my HG, then the "new & improved" formula came out and it irritated the hell out of my skin.”

New niacinamide formula broke them out after 10 years, though skin later adjusted.

“Not me being horrified after my skin broke out when I switched to the new formulation of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser that had niacinimide.”

Doesn't bother their sensitive skin at all.

“You could try Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser. It’s for face and body and it doesn’t bother my sensitive skin at all.”

Never broke them out, but over time it irritated their eyes.

“It never broke me out but I eventually noticed over time that it really irritated my eyes.”

Didn't break out their super-sensitive dry skin; feels rubbery for a few minutes after washing, then soft and smooth.

“Most cleansers break me out, so I was happy that this one hasn't.”

Two years with no problems; the squeaky-clean feel stays, but skin feels very soft.

“I've been using it for about 2 years and have never had any problems”

After CeraVe burned irritated skin, found Cetaphil's gentle cleanser feels like lotion and doesn't burn, even in the eyes.

“that feels like I'm washing my face with a lotion. It doesn't burn in the slightest and I can even get it in my eyes with no burning”

After 15 years on it, two weeks of the new formula brought their acne back.

“This new formula is TERRIBLE. It smells weird and it does not feel the same on my face. I've used it for 2 weeks now and my acne has started literally coming back.”

The reformulated version smelled bad and left their sensitive dry skin itchy, tight and burning within days.

“After 2 days, it left my face itching. Day 3 resulted in intense tightness and burning (even after moisturizing).”

A favourite non-foaming cleanser.

“for non foamy ones, i love cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and simple refreshing gel wash.”

Not cleansing enough for their oily skin, which gets very oily after a couple of days.

“or are not cleansing enough and my skin gets very oily after a couple days (Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Cerave Hydrating Cleanser, Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Creamy Cleanser).”

The only cleanser that didn't burn while they were on tretinoin.

“When I was on tretinoin the only thing I could use that didn't burn was Cetaphil Gentle Skin cleanser for some odd reason.”

Nothing special, but the only cleanser that doesn't irritate their fragrance-sensitive skin.

“Does anyone know of a good replacement for their Gentle Skin Cleanser? It does nothing special but it’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t irritate my skin.”

Finds it more pleasant to use than CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser.

“The hydrating one is well loved by many, but I honestly find the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser more pleasant to use.”

Not very good at removing product or dirt, so rarely used.

“I kind of felt the same with the cetaphil gentle cleanser. I felt like it wasn’t very good at removing product/dirt from my face, so rarely used it.”

Works wonders on their reactive skin without irritation.

“until I accidentally bought the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. It works wonders and doesn't build up or irritate my skin”