Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 3, 2026
Creamy glycerin cleanser that won’t strip dry, sensitive skin; low-drama daily wash.
What the community says
A creamy face cleanser built around water, glycerin, and cetearyl alcohol for people who want a low-foam wash that doesn’t leave skin tight. It fits dry, sensitive routines, but acne-prone users still report occasional breakouts.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can still trigger occasional breakouts
- Doesn't fully clean up makeup days
- Creamy texture may feel too basic for oilier skin
Product details
Skin Type
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 6 mentions across 4 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/tretinoin, summarized.
“**Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - Creamy Formula (Face)**”
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“Look for creamy cleansers that will not strip the skin of essential moisture”
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“Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser - Creamy Formula”
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“Neutrogena ultra gentle creamy cleanser instead if I haven't worn any makeup”
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“-Neutrogena ultra gentle creamy cleanser instead if I haven't worn any makeup”
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“pm:”
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“My current routine controls it somewhat”
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“**Cleanser** - Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser, PM only”
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“My current routine is definitely the best I've found so far”
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“i settled for neutrogena's "cream to foaming" gentle cleanser.”
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“on this cleanser, my skin seemed to calm but I still occasionally had some breakouts.”
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“but it didn't seem to get Worse so I continued with it for a year.”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- HydratingYou’re here
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
6 mentions
DailyUltra Gentle Daily Cleanser
53 mentions
