I was really disappointed with Cetaphil everyone claims to love it so I went all out and bought the largest pump bottle and I was pretty distraught after finding out how allergic I am to this so called 'hypoallergenic cleanser'. I also find the texture quite strange, its slimy kind of gel like (and doesn't foam which I appreciate) but it doesn't seem to remove makeup well at all and it doesn't completely wash off either - it leaves an almost tacky film behind which my skin seems to not like whatsoever and I broke out all over my face and neck in hives. Overall I would personally not recommend and my ultra sensitive skin prefers good old Ponds cold cream over this. Mind you I am also very allergic to another recommended product for us sensitive skin folks (Aqueous Cream) which is very weird as it is such a benign product.
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Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a mild, non-irritating formulation that soothes skin as it cleans.
Designed specifically to work for all skin types, it is a simple, yet highly effective way to care for your skin.
-Fragrance, soap & lanolin free.
-Gentle on baby's skin.
-Removes light make up.
-Non-comedogenic (won't block pores).
-Helps skin retain moisture.
-pH balanced.
-Won't sting eyes.
-Use with or without water.
Website www.cetaphil.co.nz
Availability: Life Pharmacy, Unichem Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Many other independent pharmacies
Reviews
Tips: Get a sample if you are ultra-sensitive before committing to a large bottle!
This is a super gentle clenser and helps minimise acne, i love trying new products especially anything that would minimise my acne, however I myself have quite oily skin and it didn't help me with that issue so I stopped using it. I think it is best suited for people with normal/dry/combination skin rather than oily perhaps, but everyone is different and that is how this product suited me.
I had heard many good things about this product aiming towards acne prone skin . It retailed for 20.99 when I purchased it from the supermarket , which I was a little hesitant to spend that much. I used it for at least 3 months but found it dry out my skin , and left it feeling irritated. It did not do any thing for me other than remove makeup easily. I wouldn't purchase it again personally , I have found success in much cheaper products.
I used this because my pharmacist recommended it. I get dermatitis and eczema so I thought this would be a great alternative to soap. I didn't react to it, which is great but I did find it extremely greasy and I could feel it still sitting on my skin from one shower to another.
When i first heard of this cleanser it sounded great to me, pH balanced , gentle , non comedogenic etc. I feel like this product gets hyped up way to much simply because it is recommended by dermatologists. This cleanser done nothing for me, there are defiantly way better ones out there. At the point when i used this i had cystic acne and this cleanser dried my whole face. I will probably never buy another cetaphil product as it just seemed like a waste of money to me :(
This cleanser was so incredibly drying! It has a nice amount of foam and lather but after rinsing it off my skin was very tight. After a less then a month of continuous use once a day I noticed severe dry patches on my nose, cheeks and chin. I can infact say it does a good job cleansing but also stripping your face of all natural oils. My skin slowly recovered after I stopped using the cleanser.
Tips: If you have dry skin don't use it in winter or at all
Unfortunately this product did not like my skin :( I have tried it twice and both times i used it I was left with a massive red rash on my face. very weird as it is usually great for sensitive skin. I think I might of been alergic to one of the foaming agents in to? who knows. But other people who have tried who have sensitive skin love it. So give it a go and see how it works out for you. But I do recommend trying it before you buy to make sure you don't have a reaction like I did.
Tips: Try out a sample before you buy the big bottle to make sure its the right product for you :)
I have oily skin, this along with its Moisturizer made my face extremely oily, no good for my skin, however my mother has dry skin and it works wonders for her.
Tips: Don't use if your skin is Oily
My flatmates all use this cleanser, some of whom had bad acne when they were younger, and rave about how gentle it is on the skin. It personally didnt work for me though, i found that i still had break outs on it, maybe it wasnt cleaning my skin enough. It works better then i first use a solution to take my make up off and then use it afterwards to cleanse my skin however it is not a product that i would by again.
I used this cleanser in the oily skin formula as I was recommended it for treating acne. I feel that it did somewhat improve my blemishes, but not to an amazing extent. This product claims to remove light make up however it didn't remove make up thoroughly so I was having to use a cleansing oil, a cleanser for removing an residue make up and then the Cetaphil. The product itself smelt like chemicals and did feel relaxing or fresh to apply. I simply felt like an acne treatment. After reading the ingredients list I have now switched to more natural based skincare that has improved my skin in the short term and long term. The Cetaphil cleanser is not a bad product, there are simply better alternatives.
Tips: Remove your make up prior to using Cetaphil.