Oily Skin Cleanser

10 Reviews

1. 

   betrayedMackerel8

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   This is my HG cleanser and have been using it for the past 6 years having repurchased it many many times over. Skin feels hydrated and plump after use. I was in love after the first use. Back in the day, I was recovering from a bout of hormonal skin changes which lasted over a year.

   This was the only cleanser which felt clean and didn’t leave my combo skin feeling taut or tight in any area. I don’t use foundation or any heavy base makeup so cleansing and it not foaming wasn’t a big deal for me. Personally, this is still my go to. It used to come in bigger sizes but then the company decided to up the prices, reduce the volume and place it in the skincare section of the pharmacy (before it was just in the general skin wash section).

   Nothing bad here from me. All good. Love this cleanser!

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   cautiousBass0

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   This cleanser does not help to actually clean the skin. You have to rub it a lot, being the result in short term a red irritated skin and in the long term a lot of breakouts and white heads all over the face. I wouldn’t recommend it, for any part of the body. You’ll be winning even if you have to throw it to the garbage. So disappointed cetaphil, not buying any of you products ever again.

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   wingedBagels4

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   I performed an experiment using this cleanser. I applied a basic moisturising lotion onto a mirror, allowed it to air-dry and then applied a layer of tinted sunscreen on top of the dried lotion. I then waited for it to dry too. I then tested the efficacy of multiple different cleansing products on being able to remove the lotion, makeup and sunscreen from the mirrored surface. I tried to ensure that each cleansing product was applied in the same quantity and that I agitated the cleansing product for the same duration of time and at the same intensity. Compared with other facial cleansing products I own, this Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser performed worst. It actually failed to effectively remove the multiple layers of moisturising lotion and tinted sunscreen within a reasonable time frame. The other cleansers I used were able to remove the multiple layers of skincare after 30 seconds of agitation, followed by a 15 second rinse. With this Cetaphil cleanser, after the 15 second rinse, most of the skincare remained clung onto the mirror. So when your using this cleanser, be prepared to use more than other cleanser, be prepared to agitate and massage the cleanser more aggressively and you’ll also have to rinse for longer and possible with warmer water. I don’t see the point of this when many other cleansers do not require such an aggressive approach to work. The poor efficacy of this product might explain why within 3 days of using this cleanser, my skin had gone from relatively smooth, to being covered in small whiteheads. It was noticeable; Even my Mother asked me while out shopping “Why is your face all bumpy?” The best cleanser tested by myself, was ‘La Roche Posay Effaclar Cleansing Mousse’ which was rapid and effective at removing all of the skincare from the mirrors surface, well within a short 10 second rinse. I’d also like to add that this Cetaphil cleanser wasn’t just poor at cleaning, but it was also unpleasant to use. For starters, the viscosity of the product is relatively watery and thin compared to other cleansers I’ve used. This means it doesn’t glide well on the skin, unless you apply lots of it and keep reapplying it frequently during the cleansing process. This makes it less economical, because you feel like you have to keep adding more in order to achieve adequate coverage of your face and neck. The fragrance is very strong too – so strong that it doesn’t feel right putting it on your face or anywhere near your eyes. It smells like your applying a strong solvent onto your face. My eyes would water even if the product was nowhere near them. I noticed on my bottle, that there was not just one but 3 fragrance ingredients.This cleanser also made my lips sting badly if some of it accidentally dripped down onto them. In terms of the good things, I do like the Cetaphil branding. The bottle design is modern, simple and attractive looking with a nice colour choice for the design. I also like the pump top bottle as it makes dispensing the product easy. Unfortunately, it peformed poorly in cleansing my skin, it hurt my lips, the smell was overwhelming and the watery consistency was not a pleasure to apply to my face. Sorry!

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   sheepishUnicorn0

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   This stuff is hard to wash out and doesn’t foam as much as it should!

5. 

   wearyCardinal1

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   I have very oily, dehydrated skin. I switched to this as a one-step cleanser.

   Unfortunately this gave me a vicious raised rash (like little red, raised white heads all over) across my face. I stopped using it and then introduced it again about three or four times in total, over a couple of months, just to be sure. I even tried only using it on one side. It’s definitely causing a contact-rash by the very next morning after use. I’ve never experienced this with anything before so I really have no idea which ingredient could be causing this. My skin is not the sensitive type at all.

   This has fragrance in it which will irritate eyes/skin for some very sensitive users, so just be wary of that. I’ve never had a fragrance sensitivity so I’m not sure if this is what effected me.

   Over all I can see this working for most people, but it just left my skin feeling stripped and of course, gave me a violent rash.

   It will clean all makeup off and did not irritate my eyes at all. You get a good amount of product for the price, and the pump dispenser is perfect for use, so I have given it an extra lippy.

   Unfortunately it did not work for me.

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   ardentStork7

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   Meh. Just a bog standard face wash, it does remove oil from the skin but then pretty much every face wash does that?
   Did nothing to keep oil at bay long term, doesn’t unclog pores, or even make my skin feel particularly clean. Not effective for removing light makeup like it claims (what do they define as ‘light’ anyway?)
   Packaging is plain and cheap looking, got mine from boots but it didn’t come with a pump so they may have updated this since.
   For £9 you can get better, wouldn’t bother again.

   *Tip: It’s a couple of £ cheaper in Superdrug.

7. 

   pitifulWhiting2

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   I suffer with Rosecea, sensitive combination skin and I have found this product brilliant. It doesn’t dry my skin out and feels lovely to use. I highly recommend. Its so cheap too.

8. 

   insecureSyrup3

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   I read a lot of review about cetaphil and many said that it is good. I think this is a good cleanser, it does make my skin feel cool and clean. The soap was easy to rinse off and soapy when mixed with water. I found this product effective to cool down the redness of my skin. The only thing that turn me down is the fact that my skin is oily and this product seems to make it more oily after I rinse. However after i wipe it with a tissue it feels better.
   The packaging size is not a problem, fit nearly everywhere. I don’t really like pumps since that means it hard to keep or to take for travel unless you haven’t open it.

   So I think if your skin is normal or a little dry, you may want to consider this cleanser. After all, it made my skin clean and soft even though a little bit more oily.

9. 

   truthfulMackerel4

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   YAAASSS. I’m so glad I decided to try this cleanser. I was perusing the face wash shelf one day when I stumbled upon this lovely little lifesaver right here. I read the label and I could have sworn I heard angels singing for joy up in heaven. A cleanser for acne-prone (check), combo/oily (check), AND sensitive skin (that’s three fat checks)?? Hallelujah. (Disclaimer: I don’t have insanely sensitive skin, it just can’t handle super strong acne-fighting products and I break out from the slightest thing.)
   In summer I use this day and night. In winter (cold, dry, Canada) I use it only at night and use Cetaphil’s gentle cleanser in the morning. I don’t need to use a makeup remover since this stuff takes it all off with one full pump. The smell isn’t fantastic but that’s so minor for me, especially compared to how well it works.
   I’ve been fighting acne since my teen years and I’m 23 now with no end in sight. A number of things has drastically decreased my acne (including birth control, better diet, drinking more water, and cleaning my pillow case more often) and I think this cleanser has been a major player in that game as well. It makes my face much less oily, even in summer. I’m no longer anxiously blotting my face with toilet paper in the bathroom every afternoon anymore. My acne has been drastically reduced. It doesn’t dry my skin out as long as I apply moisturizer (for combo/oily skin of course) immediately after. I’m very happy with this product. I’ve been using it for over a year now I think and I can’t imagine life without it anymore. I’d say definitely give it a shot, I’m sure glad I did.

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    yearningBustard9

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    Usually I’d give a pretty detailed break down of what I love and what I don’t quite love, but all I can say is that this is my absolute 100% favourite thing in the whole wide world. I’ve been using this cleanser for 4 years and it has saved my terribly hormonal acne prone and scarred skin while offering a gentle, soap-free cleanser that takes away my oiliness without drying out my skin. I also use it on my back if I break out there and it does not irritate at all. Removes basic makeup from your skin but if you wear heavy makeup I’d suggest removing the bulk of your makeup before cleansing, like you would with any other cleanser.
    I switched to cetaphil after being simply fed up and frustrated at all these fancy cleansers claiming they’ll solve all my problems, so I decided to go back to basics and keep it simple, and my goodness it worked. It’s not going to be for everyone, and it might not be as amazing on the next persons skin like it is on mine, but it’s worth a shot!