Gentle Foaming Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Cetaphil
Updated November 10, 2026
Foaming cleanser for greasy skin; HG status in rosacea routines.
What the community says
A low-fuss foaming wash with glycerin and panthenol fits tretinoin or acne routines. Greasy skin may use it daily without extra moisture, but burning and redness make it risky when the barrier is already reactive.
What this means for you
What people love
- HG pick for very greasy rosacea skin
- Daily cleanser that leaves greasy skin needing no extra moisture
- Easy AM/PM staple in tretinoin routines
Watch out for
Product details
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Product Traits
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 12
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser ingredients
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Betaine, Glycerin, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 28 mentions across 20 threads
Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 20 threads from r/tretinoin, r/Rosacea and 3 more, summarized.
“AM: wash with lukewarm water and Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
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“PM: wash face with water and same foaming cleanser”
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“it burned initially but I’ve just continued to use cause I can’t stand wasting product”
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“Cetaphil gentle foaming cleanser”
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“I use Cetaphil gentle foaming cleanser everyday. Type 2. But I am extremely greasy.”
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“I dont need any extra moisture.”
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“Cetaphil cleanser is my HG”
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“Vanicream Face Wash or Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
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“AM Vanicream Face Wash or Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
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“PM Byoma Milky Oil Gentle Cleanser Vanicream Face Wash or Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
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“Cetaphila gentle foaming cleanser”
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“PM routine:”
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“You haven’t shared your complete routine and products”
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“my current skincare is gentle foaming cleanser from cetaphil”
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“my current skincare is gentle foaming cleanser from cetaphil and niacinamide & salicylic acid from the ordinary”
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