Name: GENTLE CLEAR Clarifying Blemish Cream Cleanser
Brand: Cetaphil
Rating: 3.58 (24 reviews)

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GENTLE CLEAR Clarifying Blemish Cream Cleanser

Doesn't Foam Up

Causes Breakouts

Slippery

Flips

Doesn't Feel Squeaky Clean

Causes Allergic Reactions

Rich

Removes Sebum

Exfoliates Well

Removes Blackheads

Not Irritating

Removes Impurities

pH-Balanced

Manages Pores

You can squeeze out the foaming cleanser onto your dry hands, gently massage it with your fingertips, then rinse with water to create a lather. This way, the product won't drip down onto the floor while you're using it.

It's a bit disappointing that it's difficult to generate lather and when trying to work up a lather by rubbing it in the palms, half of the foaming cleanser ends up falling to the bottom, leaving only about half remaining in the palms.
While using this product doesn't cause any additional skin troubles, it doesn't have a significant effect on blackheads or blemishes either.
I repurchased and used this product, but once I finish it, I plan to try a different foaming cleanser.

Skin type: Acne-prone, oily skin
After cleansing, there is no tightness or irritation, and it contains salicylic acid
I've repurchased it and have been using it without any issues~

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I experienced a lot of blemishes after using it, but I'm not sure if it's because of this product...

After washing my face, it feels moisturized and it's great to use as a salicylic acid product.

The foam is less than expected, so using a foaming net might be helpful!

While I don't have acne-prone skin, I occasionally struggle with small bumps, whiteheads, and blackheads. I often use alkaline cleansers, but they tend to irritate my skin and strip away moisture, throwing off my oil and moisture balance. That's why I decided to try this product!

The Cetaphil cleanser contains BHA and is slightly acidic, allowing me to manage blemishes, sebum, and blackheads without irritation. 

Many BHA products leave a squeaky-clean feeling, but this one contains aloe vera, which keeps my skin hydrated even after cleansing - I love that!

It's also fragrance-free, making it perfect for those with sensitive noses. While it doesn't produce an abundance of rich lather, it creates enough foam for a gentle, satisfying cleanse.

💧After cleansing, my skin doesn't feel dry, and the effective cleansing seems to have made my pores look cleaner! I use retinol and vitamin C products daily in my skincare routine, so I can't use BHA in my regular skincare steps. Having BHA in my cleanser allows me to confidently use my other skincare products without worry.

The foam disappears quickly. Strangely, my face feels itchy after using it. I want to keep using it, but the itching is unbearable.

I've noticed the size of my blemishes gradually decreasing. I used this during the day and a mildly alkaline product at night. When I stopped using it thinking it wasn't effective, my blemishes started growing and my skin seemed to deteriorate. Now that I've started using it again, they're shrinking once more. A foam net is absolutely essential. I create a lather, leave it on my face for two minutes, then massage while rinsing.

It seems like no cleansing foam products work well for me. The acne on my chin just won't go away.

I only use cleansing foam once a week because it aggravates acne on my chin. After using a sebum softener to remove excess oil, I follow up with Cetaphil for a second cleanse. This method effectively removes sebum from my nose without causing irritation.

It feels a bit slippery, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

It wasn't bad at all! I think it might even be helping to calm my blemishes!

However, small whiteheads and tiny bumps still appeared... I'm not sure if this is part of the process or if the product just can't prevent them. Still, the absence of inflammatory acne and redness makes my skin look much clearer, so I've decided to give it another try. I find myself using more product than expected, and it's not as cost-effective as I thought it would be

I noticed it was effective in reducing redness and inflammatory acne

The formula barely lathers and doesn't mix with water at all, just sliding right off. It completely irritated my skin, so I had to throw it away. I strongly advise those with super sensitive skin to avoid this product.

I'm struggling to find even 20 characters worth of positive things to say about this product.

If you're still keen on trying it, I'd suggest using it with a foaming net and gradually mixing in a bit of water!

After using it for about 2-3 months, I didn't notice any dramatic effects, and the texture was hard to control! It's also on the pricier side... I'm not sure if it would even work on those red blemishes that pop up during puberty...

I used this as a second cleanser to tackle chin acne and folliculitis.

It's a hassle to lather up, and even when you squeeze out a lot, it doesn't foam well. After rinsing, there's a slippery feeling left on the skin

With 2% salicylic acid, it seems great for tackling blemishes and blackheads

First off, the texture is disappointing. It doesn't lather well, and when you try to massage it on your face, it disappears quickly. What's more, after rinsing, my skin feels slightly oily and not clean or refreshed at all, leaving me with an uncomfortable sensation... This happened even after rinsing thoroughly. Thinking it might be okay, I went to bed after my skincare routine, but the next morning, I woke up to a breakout party on my forehead and a huge blemish on my chin. For such an expensive product, it's sad that the ingredients don't suit my skin... I don't think I'll ever use it again.

There's nothing particularly good to say... I don't want to use it again. It's not even worth the effort to write 20 characters about it.

It doesn't lather as much as expected. Those who prefer a squeaky-clean feeling after cleansing might be a bit disappointed.

It's perfect for my combination dehydrated skin since it's gentle and contains 2% salicylic acid.

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