CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL CLEANSER! WE LOVE YOU!
Gigi here! Okay, let’s be candid and have a “Dr. Phil moment" now. I’ve cheated several times throughout the years. It wasn’t always pretty and there were repercussions and damage control to do afterward. I didn’t discuss my episodes with others but wondered how many others did what I did. Some were brief dalliances, and then I had full-throttle love affairs whose pleasures nearly justified my deceit. Before I go further, I’m talking about using different facial soaps and skin cleansers throughout my life, never staying loyal to just one—what were you thinking? For shame!
In high school, Cuticura’s deep blue and Neutrogena’s golden bar soaps kept my skin clear. Another wonder? Ivory soap, pure and simple. Before I am run out of this site by a group of wilding Megheads, please listen. I’ve had more women with flawless complexions tell me that they have used only Ivory and that less is more. My only question with the brand is why a bar that is 99 and 44/100% pure stings my eyes so viciously. It must be something in the missing .56%.
A wise reader of this site, hao9703, e-mailed me and mentioned that she has run the gamut when it comes to cleansing, from Kinerase (can you say “mucho dinero down the draino?”) to Cetaphil® and asked if there is much difference between drugstore and department store formulas. She is a wise steward of her resources. Her message told me that she fully comprehended why I try to point out that women often—not always—pay mainly for name recognition and packaging and I did a dance of joy. Without a dissection of formulas, more products than you know have the same key ingredients and only the names and places where they are purchased differentiate them. Thank you for writing and allowing me to come clean, literally and figuratively. My favorite all-time cleansers have included Cetaphil® for years now and I was ecstatic that you mentioned it. I had meant to critique it a long time ago. Their slogan is “Every Age. Every Stage. Every Day.” Gee, I wish I had thought of that because it’s absolutely true.
Cetaphil® Daily Facial Cleanser is a product to which I continually return, and both Cetaphil® formulas have a solid fan base with the respected beauty-savvy of the world, with good reason—they deliver on their promises. This one is a clear liquid with a subtly and sweetly clean scent. It is intended for normal-to-dry skin and works well at removing oil and grime as it washes away the remains of the day (about $6.99). The pump dispenser is quite handy. Stylemama, Carole, and the growing tea tree oil cult can add a drop or two of your addiction with no adverse effects (The "Got Tea Tree Oil?" T-shirts and hoodies will be coming out in time for Christmas, so relax. You’ll make it until then). It lathers minimally and rinses clean, clearing away residue which may clog pores and produce breakouts. It is irritant-free.
What truly fascinates me is the Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser for All Types, oily included. The large pump bottle sells for $10.99. With cold weather fast approaching, this unique unscented luxurious gel will offer comfort from unforgiving wind, snow, and skin-destroying dry indoor heat. When the company says it’s for everyone, they do mean everyone. The mamas of the gorgeous bambinas and bambinos at which I stare continually on my computer will enjoy this—it is gentle enough to be used on your little ones. Just how gentle? You and baby can clean yourselves together and enhance your bathing experiences. No water available? The product will purify skin when you rub it in tenderly and dab away any excess with a cloth. Yes, it can be left on delicate tissue! It, too, works to remove oil and debris which can cause breakouts and is non-comedogenic.
My favorite is to use it liberally and indulge myself in the silky feeling—it is like liquid satin when applied to skin. Your hands and throat will benefit immediately as well. Rinse away and blot—it’s an instantly new and improved you! I find this excellent all year round, but especially now. Actually, for deep-down grime removal, use the Gentle Skin Cleanser first, remove, and finish with the Daily Facial Cleanser. Lipids bond with lipids to eliminate them fully. In modeling school we had a routine for makeup removal and it always began with Pond's Cold Cream and ended with another product. The difference in your skin is noticeable whether you wear makeup or not.
This wise woman pointed out that she enjoys bar soaps and I see her reasoning—they are much easier to handle for travel or to tuck in a desk drawer, as there are no messy drips or unexpected leaks. Cetaphil® offers the bar version as well. Visit the company site itself at www.cetaphil.com and learn more about the evolution of this mighty product, initially created only for dermatologists. While you’re there, print out retail coupons and save yourself some green under "Retail Promotions." Thank you, Hao9703, for taking a proactive stand at Meg’s and prompting and interesting me in discussing the full beauty of Cetaphil® for us all. I applaud and thank you!
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this is my hg cleanser!!!! love it so much.Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser and Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. are the 2 i love best, and that burts bees cream cleanser i bought yuk!!!! it reallllly stings my eyes!.love cetaphil, i really feel it keeps my skin from blemishes.
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I've not tried Cetaphil before, I get too caught up in the gimmicks and ads for new stuff! I have finally found a routine that's keeping my skin clear. Sometimes simpler products are the best though, I have to say!
I posted this in another blog-post just today, but I think it's relevant to this topic too! I've never used Cetaphil, but I can definitely attest to the idea that paying less for cleansers doesn't mean they're less effective! I was told by a well-known Australian magazine beauty editor that supermarket brands were just as good as the high end ones!Also, I tend to alternate my cleansers, as many beauty experts In The Know have recommended to me. Skin's requirements change through the seasons. In Winter you're continually sucking out moisture by blasting your skin with heaters, so a creamy cleanser is required to restore balance and gently put back that lost moisture. In the warmer Summer months sweat can cause oiliness and a build-up of dirt on the face, so as a general rule foaming cleansers are the way to go to properly and thoroughly cleanse the face and prevent break-outs.I strongly recommend changing your cleanser as the seasons change!
I read nothing but raves about this brand, but never tried it. I always use Clean & Clear products. I may give this a go though.
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That was a great review! Unfortunately, washing my face with Cetaphil doesn't leave me feeling very clean. Even though I'm pretty sure my face is clean, I still have to wash with another cleanser just so it feels clean, if that makes any sense. I'm sure Cetaphil works great for other people though!
Great information Gigi! Anything that feeds my TTO addiction gets an A+ in my book. Simple is so often better. My derm suggested this years ago and it is something I almost always have on hand. But, right now my current faves are Juara's Rice Cleanser and Lush's Coal Face Bar, love 'em!
I haven't used Cetaphil in years and years. I remember it leaving my face feeling not quite clean. Like there was still a residue on my skin. It's a cheapie and a goodie for so many. I may have to get a bottle and try it out just for old times sake though. Maybe my skin will like it now.
I'm more of a Clean and Clear kind of girl, but I'm willing to give Cetaphil a go.
I just recently started using the gentle face wash and love it. I had been getting a lot of cystic breakouts on my jaw line during a certain time of the month. I did some research and decided to try using this instead of my usual gentle exfoliating wash. I also use apple cider vinegar as a toner and aveeno oil free moisturizer. My skin feels so much more comfortable than it used to!
I have used Cetaphil before, but I feel for my oily skin, I need something else. I feel it's quite heavy, and although it's good that it doesn't foam up, I still need to feel the lather on my face.
I've used Cetaphil before. It is all I used for a couple of years during highschool. It is so gentle, so pure, so simple. It is so simple but so excellent. This facewash will leave your skin feeling soft, unirritated, and clean. Everyone should give this face wash a try.
I have actually been teetering on getting cetaphil. My skin (only on my face) is senstitive so I have to be uber careful about what I put on it... Needless to say- much money down the drain and not even on "i like the packaging" type of stuff just on "i need a cleanser that isnt going to whack my skin out in a week" stuff. I know alot of women with sensitive skin use it. Great Review- I am definitely going to get a small bottle next time im at target! Thanks!
I've heard so many great reviews about this stuff but have never tried it. I'm planning to switch to it after I've finished my face wash.
Absolutely love this cleanser! Never use anything else now!
Brilliant review Gigi-I'm the exact same jumping from cleanser to cleanser from neutrogena gel,dove soap and clinique liquid soap to lavera 2 in 1 cleanser yet always toning with rosewater .I keep reading how tons of famous models use this andnowcan see why and great price gotta get me some of this and stay faitfull to a cleanser.
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I always hear so much about Cetaphil but I never trusted these "gentle" products on my face - I don't feel like it takes off makeup, and I'd prefer a one-step cleansing routine. :]
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I've never heard about this brand before ...
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i use cetaphil as well, however, i use the daily facial cleanser because i have oily skin. i think it has an odd medicinal scent (not very pleasing), but ive gotten used to it. it works well and seems to remove all of my makeup except for waterproof mascara, but i dont expect cleansers alone to remove that. it hasn't aggravated my skin or caused break outs which is always a plus. i don't believe i will repurchase this, though, because i'd like to try a cleanser that can help tone down redness in the skin. i think i've read about these, but i will need to do more research :)
I will be a lifetime user of Cetaphil's lotion. It's so effective! However, I've never tried the cleanser. I need something exfoliating . . .
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Apparently this is great for a base/primer for the face before make up, wanted to buy this but in the uk, you don't get this near my area.
I had always heard great things about Cetaphil, so I recently bought some and tried it out. I thought it was fine, but I guess I had built it up too much in my mind because I wasn't all that impressed. I mean, it worked well but nothing super special. I don't have problematic skin, though, so I don't really know what I was expecting!
i need a good cleanser.. perhaps this one?....
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The cleanser made my skin crackling dry. Thankfully, it has so few ingredients in it that I was easily able to determine the one causing the problem and adjust my skin care accordingly. I do like the lotion.
I don't use cetaphil at the moment (my holy grail gentle cleanser is Silk Naturals Apricot Cleansing Oil) but cetaphil is fantastic, when I was flatting I used it for my sensitive acne prone skin, and my flatmate used it for her super dry eczema prone skin. I have used it on my oldest dd too, who is prone to eczema and can't handle a lot of soap.Cetaphil definitely deserves it's motto :)
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I find Cetaphil to be really drying. The lotion is good for my hands, though. But the face wash makes my skin tight, and the gentle one is full of petrochemicals that sit funny on top of it.
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My dermatologist told me to use Cetaphil and only Cetaphil, but I never feel like it is doing anything. I will give it another chance because of this article. Does anyone else feel like it doesn't do a good job of taking all their mineral makeup off?
I just started using Cetaphil and the facial moisturizer with spf 15 and I LOVE them. I will not use anything else. I have tried so many products and this works really well without drying my face out. I know alot of people like that squeaky clean feeling but I prefer my face to feel soft and smooth after washing and it does with Cetaphil. No other product has ever done that for me. My skin has actually started clearing up and it has only been a couple days and I only use the cleanser, moisturizer and coconut oil as a spot treatment! I totally recommend these products!!
great review and this Cetaphil skin product is sooo great and very cheap! :)
I always see Cetaphil & am so intrigued by it, but the tea tree foaming cleanser from the body shop is the only cleanser that's made me cheat on my staple (Neutrogena's foaming cleanser).
I used it for a month and did not see a really good response... I quit using it. Maybe because my skin is normal??
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This is a great review, but I've never heard of this brand before but I'll ask around.
great review! i have heard countless ravings on this product! but does it really do anything to help acne?
I tried a sample of Cetaphil and I think its one of those products that you either love or hate - no inbetween. For me it was much too gentle and didn't remove barely any of my makeup...My skin is pretty oily and this just didn't do the job. Great review though of course :-D
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I tried Cetaphil after hearing rave reviews a few years ago, and it did absolutely nothing for me :( then again, nothing has helped my skin
I agree with what someone said earlier about not feeling clean enough after using it because its so gentle.
I obviously LOVE LOVE LOVE Cetaphil, I've been using this cleanser for 2 years and I never went back! <3 you Cetaphil! (Yes I know I'm a Cetaphil fanatic but anything which managed to beat my Acne is high on my list!)
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this looks amazing! i really want to try this!
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I have never tried this product, and I keep hearing about it, now I think I may actually have to give it a try!!! Thanks
I have cetaphil cleanser or lotion in nearly every room of my house.
I love this stuff. its perfect for skin that is oily and sensitive
i haven't been able to find this yet to try it, but i've heard nothing but good things about it... i'm going to continue to keep my eyes open.
I don't use Cetaphil all the time but my sister brought me a big bottle back from the US and i thought it was fab. The first cleanser i had used that didn't cause my skin to turn red. Just left my skin nice and soft. Thumbs up from me! x
I gave Cetaphil chance after chance after chance, and it just never really worked for me... now, I've decided to cut my losses and find something that doesn't mess up my face. From rashes to redness to problems to bumps to dryness... Cetaphil just never did it for me. :/
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My friend swares by Cetaphil. She has very sensetive skin and this is the only product that doesn't irritate it!
I have not tried this, but it sounds like it would be good for me in cold weather.
this is such a good and cheap brand
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