Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

I used to use Cetaphil as my makeup removing cleanser all the time several years ago. I found it very gentle and very good at removing makeup. However, then I became more aware of parabens and the benefits of products that don't contain these and I started to do a bit of research. I think there are better products out there, my favourite being the DermaLab brand (also NZ made!). So while I think that cetaphil is good at cleansing gently, I think that it has been surpassed by other products.

I began using Cetaphil as a teen and as an adult I kind of tested the waters with alternatives, but found Cetaphil to still be one of my all time faves.

It's great for sensitive skin, as you would expect considering the name. It has no scent, so awesome for people who are too fond of strong floral scent of most cleansers. For me particularly, I prefer the oily/acne prone cleanser, but this one also does the job just as well I feel. It does feel a little slimy, but using a flannel before rinsing your face will fix that problem. You also get your money's worth too - the size your receive for the amount you pay is pretty decent and most chemists have this and the moisturiser on special quite often. It also helps that this lasts long, you only need to purchase a new on every 2nd month or so, so money wise a decent investment.

I'm also a big fan of the pump! This makes life so much easier when cleansing, especially for lazy folk like me who can't be bothered with opening/closing caps.

I've tried this with the gentle skin lotion and really enjoy it. I can use it for the whole body and it doesn't feel stripped. Because it's super gentle, if you have more stubborn face makeup or need a bit more cleansing, you may want to add in something else. It's a nice smooth texture and doesn't have annoying fragrances which is an added bonus.

I have dry acne prone sensitive skin and this cleanser is great for when my skin is getting dry from using harsh products to try clear my breakouts. It leaves my skin soft, silky and moisturized. I do find that it isn't the best to remove light makeup as it says on the bottle though. A little goes a long way and it also can be used on wet or dry skin which I guess is a bonus.

I started using this product a few years ago and found it to be very gentle and soft on my sensitive skin. As a 13-14 using this product (a few years ago now) I was impressive by the cleanser and it did remove my light coverage makeup and cleanse my pore preventing breakouts. I enjoyed that the product was true to its name in being gentle and left my skin soft to touch.

The pump bottle is pretty easy to use but makes it a bit annoying to try and travel with! Regardless of that I have recommended to friends.

Cetaphil has been my go to skin cleanser for years. I love this cleanser, it is truly gentle on my skin. I have dealt with acne, oily skin, and even dry skin and through it all, Cetaphil gentle cleanser has been there to see me through! It gets the job done; removes oil and makeup, and never leaves my skin feeling tight and dry! As some gentle cleansers can still leave make-up behind or do not thoroughly clean your skin. However, Cetaphil gentle cleanser does it all! All in all, I love this cleanser and have had great success with it for years!