Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I had previously not wanted to review this cleanser as I thought how could I possibly dislike a product so much that everyone seems to love! Being a Beauty Therapist I would never recommend this product to a client and I’m going to tell you why.

There are absolutely NO beneficial ingredients in this product. Instead there are several ingredients that have been PROVEN to be toxic to the skin. It may feel gentle on your skin but it’s not doing anyone any good to use this product. It contains no soothing ingredients, no antioxidants, nothing at all that will actually help your skin in any way, shape or form.

Even worse is that this product doesn’t actually cleanse the skin at all. It doesn’t remove stubborn makeup properly and it doesn’t break down dirt the way that a decent cleanser should. It feels awful on my skin and I couldn’t dislike it any more if I tried. There are so many better options out there for cleansing you face - you just need to do a little research and find one that works for you.

Also one other thing to mention - “dermatologist tested” means absolutely nothing. It’s a marketing gimmick! Plain and simple.

I was suffering from red sore skin on my face so I thought I would give this a try. It is perfect. It is easy to apply - I either apply it on a a slightly damp face and wash off with a cloth or in the shower. It had no smell at all and doesn't leave your skin feeling dry and tight afterwards - my redness and acne has cleared up since using it. The 500ml bottle is great value for money also. I highly recommend this

I started using this as a substitute for dermalogica as I needed something budget friendly and someone told me about Cetaphil. I’ve been using this cleanser for two weeks now and will stick with it. I have rosacea and even after a rosacea acne breakout I used this product and it didn’t sting or dry out my skin. It leaves it really soft and doesn’t flare up my redness or my rosacea as some other products do. I find it also is great at removing my make up. Really happy I found a price friendly product that is sensitive on my skin.

Although this cleanser does not remove heavy makeup it is a great cleanser for me to use on a daily basis. Most days I only wear basic makeup and Cetaphil leaves my skin feeling soft and clean without a harsh stripped feel some cleansers do.I have fair dry skin and like gentle products best. I also like the pump action of the bottle.

After reading many trusted reviews (thanks, Beauty Review!) on this cleanser, I decided to purchase. I'd bought cleansers on and off for years but never settled on one brand in particular. But now, I think I've found my favourite!

I love the sheer quantity in the bottle, and the pump dispenser is awesome. The cleanser is very thick and a little goes a very long way. I love how there is no off-putting fragrance, and it just feels so clean and refreshing on your skin. I have quite dry skin, so after most cleansers, I'm very quick to apply moisturiser, but this never feels like it strips away all moisture, just helps set the base for good makeup application in the morning, or a good night's sleep.

I have combination skin that is sensitive and prone to eczema so it can be tricky finding a product that doesn’t irritate my skin, but can also deal with the combination of oily and dry. This product does everything I need it to without causing a reaction or irritation. My skin can sometimes “get sick of” products and will all of the sudden start reacting, but never with this product in the decade and a half I’ve been using it. I find myself always going back to this old trustworthy product!