Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser

I love this product. It was so good. It really helped clear my acne and maintain clear skin. I have been using it for over four years, and the product has sadly been discontinued. I am petitioning to bring back the product. I do not think I can use any other cleanser, as it worked so well. I loved the cream-based cleanser as it applied smoothly on the face, and it is not as drying as other salicylic acid cleansers. I also love how it is lightweight and does not clog the pores. It is also great for sensitive skin since it has no fragrance. Please bring back this product.

I cannot believe how much I love this cleanser! Let me start off and say I’ve tried many different cetaphil products in the past and nothing ever stood out to me. I was previously using the youth to the people cleanser which I love but I don’t love spending $30 plus dollars on a face wash. I have oily acne prone skin and I’m currently using tretinoin as my main and only active. Since the tretinoin is so strong and often disturbs my skin barrier I can’t use any other leave on acids without irritating my skin which is where this product comes in. I feel like this is the product my skin was missing. It gives the tret that little boost that my skin was needing without aggravating my face and causing more breakouts. I’ve been using this alongside the tret since may and this is the clearest my skin has been for years! Even when my period rolls around I'm not getting any angry hormonal breakouts. I will say the texture is a little strange getting used to. I usually just emulsify the cleanser up in my hands with water and continue washing my face as normal. It washes off clean but not stripped and never leaves any residue behind. I also like use this almost like a mask when I shower by washing my face & leaving it on while I wash the rest of my body/shave etc. it gives the salicylic acid a little more time on my face to work it’s magic. I will definitely keep buying and using this I’m praying they never discontinue! Good luck to all the others struggling with oily acne prone skin! Update; I’m gutted cetaphil discontinued the SA cleanser from this line!! I tried the new one in a pump bottle and it is loaded with shea butter and seed oils which surprise surprise broke me out. I tried the exfoliating SA wash in a different line from cetaphil and it’s just doesn’t work as well. Looks like you lost me as a customer cetaphil. Please bring my holy grail back :,(

I love Cetaphil products and I feel confident putting them on my skin. I had a favorite from another company that had the same products in it. It was my first time using a cream cleanser and I loved it, but it had a fragrance to it. It was a natural, minty scent that I loved. Here is where Cetaphil came in. I wanted cream and the 2% Salicylic Acid...so when I saw Cetaphil had this, I had to give it a try. It is a cream, but it does have an ever-so-slight foam effect. It's not greasy and is thick enough as to not feel watered down. It smells like plastic--like the container it comes in, so I added my own Spearmint essential oil....just a couple of drops as to not affect the performance or consistency of the product. I love it even more now.

Edit: for those saying it doesnt lather or its too clumpy to apply its because you aren’t emulsifying it. It lathers extremely well when you do. Do you have extremely sensitive skin? Like the type of sensitive where you can't even wash your face EVERY single day because products are too harsh type-sensitive? Or the type of sensitive where facial moisturizers will quite literally break you out? As someone who has deeply struggled with acne and my skin overall since middle school, this is the ONLY product that I completely trust (which pairs beautifully with the JunoSkin Melting Balm) You guys... I NEVER write any reviews simply because there has never been a product where I felt like it needed my energy/time to write a review for. However, this product is a complete game changer. *The picture I uploaded is the most problematic side of skin (my left cheek) post workout and HAVEN'T washed my skin yet, no filter, no makeup, nothing. A little backstory on me, I originally started using Cetaphil's Gentle Daily Cleanser but even THAT was extremely harsh on my skin and would cause me to break out/not clear up any acne or dry my skin out completely. However it was the only product my skin would tolerate whenever I needed to clean my skin. I resorted to even making homemade natural treatments like rice water masks, honey masks, and things of that nature and those still did not help my skin at all. Until this! This product is absolutely insane. AS SOON as you use it, you will literally feel any irregularities/acne minimize instantly on your face and it STAYS like that even if you decide not to wash your skin the next day. I like to put it on in the shower and use it as a "mask" while I wash the rest of my body and then rinse off. I will add it can sometimes be drying if you use it frequently (I have oily dominant- combination skin). I will ride hard for this product as long as they don't change a single thing about it because my skin is that sensitive. This is the clearest my skin has ever been, i know its not perfect but comparing to where I started my inner child is truly so happy 🥹, so I will leave my nighttime routine down below for anyone else who may be able to relate (a little goes a long way for me): - Junoskin no. 10 Cleansing Balm (only when I have makeup on or when my pores are clogged) - Cetaphil Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser (I personally like to let my skin air dry after use) - Good molecules Discoloration Correcting Face Serum (I honestly have no clue how this product doesn't break me out but it is absolutely amazing) - Good molecules Hyaluronic Acid Supplements: - Biotin and collagen gummies (GREAATTTT for hair skin and nails) - Chlorophyll water (Gives such a distinct glow/color to skin it's insane, it will help with digestion/deodorization too) I hope this review helps someone because like I said, I TRULY never leave reviews lol.

I miss this product every day, still trying to find something that works as well

Gentle Yet Effective Acne Defense with Premium Quality The Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser is a standout choice for anyone needing to tackle breakouts without stripping away vital skin moisture. Effective Acne Treatment: It works exceptionally well. Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid (BHA), it penetrates deep into pores to clear out acne-causing debris, minimize blackheads, and prevent new blemishes from forming. Gentle, Non-Drying Formula: True to the brand's reputation, the cream formula is of excellent quality. Unlike harsh, foaming acne washes that can leave the skin feeling tight, flaky, or irritated, this cleanser uses a nourishing blend of skin-soothing ingredients to keep the skin barrier balanced and hydrated. A high-quality, reliable, and dermatologist-recommended cleanser that delivers clear skin while treating your face with total gentleness.

I started breaking out horribly and randomly about 2 months ago. I saw this in an online review and decided to try it. I have very sensitive skin and a lot of allergies and this has all but cleared the problem up save a few breakouts here and there. The only things I would say are that the cream is thick and does not smooth out easily and you have to be almost superhuman to squeeze the product out of the tube. For someone who has weakness in my hands due to an injury, it’s not fun. So the ease of use for me is a turnoff.

This is indeed a gentle, non-stripping facewash. I have oily/combination skin and it cleanses well enough but only if I apply it with a face brush. Just rubbing it between my palms and onto my face does not get the job done well.

Doesn’t cleanse properly. Salicylic acid content is small so doesn’t prevent breakouts

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El mejor limpiador del mundo para pieles sensibles secas y acneicas. Todo requiere tiempo y disciplina pero este es perfecto. Me emcanto, me controla muy bien el acne, no lastima, no reseca. Es hermoso. Te amo cetaphil.

Didn’t work for me as i have oily sensitive skin. i got bumps all over my face in 3 days .