Cetaphil - Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser - 236ml

Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser (236 ml)—covering its formulation, texture, benefits, usage, ingredients, and user experiences:

Product Overview

• A cream-to-foam cleanser designed for dry to normal, sensitive skin. It transforms into a soft foam upon contact with water, effectively removing dirt, oil, and makeup without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier. 

• Clinically proven to clean thoroughly without drying the skin or affecting its pH balance. 

Key Ingredients & Benefits

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Helps regulate sebum production, improve skin texture, and reduce irritation.

• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – Hydrates, soothes, and supports the skin’s moisture retention.

• Glycerin – A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and softness.

• Aloe Vera – Offers soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits and helps preserve the skin microbiome.

Additional supportive ingredients (surfactants such as sodium cocoyl isethionate, cocamidopropyl betaine, etc.) contribute to mild cleansing and pleasant texture.

Claims & Skin Benefits

• Protects the skin’s natural barrier and pH, preserving skin balance and resilience. 

• Helps defend against five key signs of sensitivity: dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness, and weakened barrier. 

• Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic—safe for even reactive skin.

• Dermatologist-tested, making it suitable for everyday use on sensitive skin. 

Directions for Use

1. Wet your face and dispense the cleanser into your hands.

2. Work it into a light, creamy lather—add more water for a thicker foam if desired.

3. Gently massage onto the skin using circular motions.

4. Rinse thoroughly and pat the skin dry. 

Ingredient List (INCI)

Full formulation:
Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10‑30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid. 

Real‑User Feedback

Positive Experiences:

• Some users find the formula incredibly gentle, even usable around the eyes, without drying effects. 

• Others mention how it helps maintain a balanced, hydrated complexion over time:

  “My skin has become more balanced and less irritable... The formula is non‑drying.” 

Mixed to Negative Experiences:

• A few users with oily or acne-prone skin experienced breakouts or fungal acne after use:

  “Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser … would make me break out so bad.”

• Others felt it didn't cleanse deeply enough, leaving a residue or unclean sensation:

  “I honestly wasn’t impressed. It felt very superficial on my skin and I didn’t get that ‘clean’ feeling.”

  Some experienced dry patches or redness post-use:

• “The cleanser dries out my skin SO bad… my skin is SO red.” 

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