Cetaphil by Galderma
Originally written December 18, 2002
Rating: 
After running out of my usual cleanser, I bought this one after my cousin recommended it to me. My skin dries out in the wintertime so this cleanser helped get rid of the dry flakey patches on my face. With warmer weather, however, my skin doesn’t need the extra moisturizing action of this cleanser and I did feel as though it left a thin film on my face after rinsing. My skin DID feel soft though. I think this is a good general cleanser and the fact that you can use it without even having to wet your face is an interesting concept. Tip: Use this in conjunction with a washcloth once or twice a week to exfoliate and get rid of dead skin cells.
Update 08-25-07: I’ve purchased this cleanser again and kept it as my backup when I run out. I originally wrote that this cleanser was too heavy on oily skin during the summer months, but I take that back. If you use this cleanser in conjunction with a face cloth, you won’t have any problems with any film left behind on your skin. It actually rinses away great!
Who’s this for?
People with dry and/or sensitive skin that want a simple solution to a clean face.
Would I buy this again?
I think I would. Despite the non-foaming, lotion-like formula, I think the results outmeasure the awkwardness.
| Product Overview | |
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| Size: | 16 fl. oz. (large compared to most cleansers), 8 fl. oz. and 4 fl.oz also available |
| Ingredients: | Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben |
| Product Description: | “CETAPHIL® cleanser was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for even the most sensitive skin. Unlike soap, CETAPHIL is completely non-alkaline, non-comedogenic, and fragrance free. Soothes and softens as it cleanses, helping the skin retain needed moisture. Use for face, hands, and the entire body. Also an excellent cleanser for the delicate skin of babies." |
| Applicaiton/Usage | “Without Water: Apply a liberal amount to the skin and rub gently. The unique, low lathering formula allows gentle, yet thorough cleansing. Remove excess with a soft cloth, leaving a thin film of CETAPHIL on the skin. The emollient quality will leave the skin soft and moist. With Water: Apply to the skin and rub gently. Rinse.” |
| Color/Consistency | Transluscent white. Watery, yet creamy consistency |
| Fragrance (if Any): | Fragrance-free. |
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| Price: | US$8.00-9.00 depending on where you get it. |
| Availability: | At any drugstore, or from [url=http://www.drugstore.com]drugstore.com[/url]. |
| Additional sidenotes: | Purchased at Wal-Mart in Denton, TX. December 2001. |
I’ve been wanting to try this. I’ve been using the Olay cleanser and I’ve been satisfied with it so far. I might try the Cetaphil to see if I like it.
Comment by Elaine | August 27, 2007 | 7:34 pm
Yeah this is a really good cleanser. The only thing I had to get used to was the fact that this didn’t foam. Definitely use it along with a washcloth to help scrub away the dirt and makeup. I think you’ll probably like it.
Comment by Kristine | August 27, 2007 | 8:27 pm
I bought the one for Oily to Combination Skin and I like it. Its not greasy at all and I don’t need a washcloth. It still doesn’t foam but it does the job.
Comment by Elaine | September 6, 2007 | 11:21 pm