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37% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 139 in skincare
Sample
41 redditors with explicit opinion · 12 positive · 3 negative · 17 neutral
Score0.481 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 23–55% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin + 3 more
Cetaphil · skincare
Polarizing
Daily Facial Cleanser
r/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionUKr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/SkincareAddictionr/tretinoinr/TheOrdinarySkincare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A gentle moisturizing cleanser that works for dry and acne-prone skin. One user reported stinging, suggesting possible sensitivity for some.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 22,350 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 37% of 41 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 55 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Thick texture works well for dry skin without breakouts
“Cetaphil daily lotion is great, nice and thick so works for my dry skin but has never broken me out”
u/strawberryjam255 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Holy grail for super acne-prone skin
“cetaphil daily hydrating lotion is my holy grail right now as someone who is super acne prone”
u/lovelysugarr · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Doesn't clog pores even on sensitive skin
“It didn't clog my pores, yay”
u/Numerous_Zebra_4740 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
What they don’t
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Caused stinging sensation indicating ingredient sensitivity
“it did give stinging on my face as though I was sensitive to something in it”
u/Numerous_Zebra_4740 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Direct quotes
Archived Reddit excerpts.
Selected comments are individual experiences, not a representative poll. Follow the links for the original context.
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u/lovelysugarr
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
cetaphil daily hydrating lotion is my holy grail right now as someone who is super acne prone
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u/strawberryjam255
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Cetaphil daily lotion is great, nice and thick so works for my dry skin but has never broken me out
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u/LackInternational145
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r/Makeup
nd people say my skin is glowing. The expensive ones were just drying me out.
Cetaphil facial cleanser , again cheap, leaves my face softer and more clean than the expensive stuff. I
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u/Numerous_Zebra_4740
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
It didn't clog my pores, yay, but it did give stinging on my face as though I was sensitive to something in it.
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u/Hot_Valuable1027
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
rn I'm using the Cetaphil gentle face cleanser and the cerve ultra light moisturizer
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u/num_num_num_num
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I just use cetaphil daily facial moisturizer with spf
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"Morning cetaphil gentle skin cleanser"
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"another too gentle to even matter (looking at you, Cetaphil)"
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"he said to stop using all my skincare products( cetaphil cleanser, salicylic acid serum(minimalist)"
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"I have used certain facewashes, like the nivea, cetaphil and I'm deciding to throw them away"
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"5 years of using tretinoin I use simple skin care routine for 5 years: AM Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser"
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"just use cetaphil gentle skin cleanser... My skin cleared up so so much."
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"the facewash is non-foaming (like Cetaphil) but doesn't leave the soapy feeling on face"
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"cetaphil cleanser"
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"Go basic with cerave moisturizer and cetaphil cleanser."
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"I stopped everything and started using cetaphil cleanser, LRP cica spray and balm"
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"Morning - Cetaphil face wash"
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"Always use a very light and non-invasive face wash like Cetaphil or Benzoyl Peroxide Gel"
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"Morning and night I use cetaphil gentle skin cleanser. I must be a lucky one who has had 0 irritation"
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"Cetaphil cleanser AM/PM (sometimes just PM)"
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"cetaphil face wash"
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"I wash my face with either Vanicream or Cetaphil face wash"
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"AM: Cetaphil cleanser, re'equil ceramide moisturizer, re'equil sunscreen"
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"AM benzoyl cetaphil wash"
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"for the face cleanser i only found something okay like cetaphil? Can somone suggest me something?"
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"i tried a couple of the CereVe & Cetaphil face washes, even resorting to just using a dove soap bar; which helped some"
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"wash with cetaphil or No7 melting gel cleanser if my skin feels dry at all"
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"I had just cleansed with Cetaphil and applied only the Epii cream!"
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"cleaning it is necessary (cetaphil or similar)."
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"just use cetaphil to cleanse. Her skin cleared up in 2 days and hasn't been bad since."
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Discussion sources
Linked Reddit conversations.
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Any Recommendations For A Moisturiser Under 10
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r/Makeup
r/Makeup
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Just Ordered Me A Cetaphil Daily Moisturiser For
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Has Anyone Tried These And Are These Worth The Buy
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Help Me Not Look Like Nosferatu
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Please Help Im Getting Married In 3 Months
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
15 Years Acne Skincare Journey
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r/TheOrdinarySkincare
Help With My Routine Please
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