Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Cetaphil
Updated September 10, 2026
Oil-based foaming cleanser removes sunscreen and makeup without stripping sensitive skin.
What the community says
A nourishing oil-to-foam cleanser that effectively removes makeup and sunscreen in one step. Favored by users with sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin for its balance between gentle cleansing and thoroughness. Some may find the foaming action less soothing than cream cleansers.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Foaming texture may irritate very sensitive or eczema skin
- Some find it less soothing than non-foaming alternatives
- May require follow-up cleansing if heavy sunscreen is applied
Product details
Concerns
Skin Type
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 11 threads
Cetaphil Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/tretinoin, r/Rosacea and 3 more, summarized.
“PM- Cetaphil oil to foam cleanser”
Positive
“Cetaphil oil to foam cleanser (followed by Cetaphil gentle hydrating cleanser if ive reapplied sunscreen a bit more that day)”
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“PM-”
Positive
“the new Cetaphil Nourishing Oil to Foam cleanser”
Mentioned
“she showed how it removed all her makeup and left no residue”
Mentioned
“so it can be used instead of 2 step cleansing.”
Mentioned
“I use the Cetaphil Cream to Foam Face Wash.”
Positive
“I have sensitive skin so I was originally using the Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, but I found it almost too soft.”
Positive
“This cream to foam one is a nice medium.”
Positive
“I've been loving the Cetaphil oil to foam cleanser.”
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“My skin type is dry, eczema prone, ultra sensitive, and breakout prone.”
Positive
“This is gentle enough to thoroughly cleanse while not stripping, but also doesn't leave a film”
Positive
“AM: Cetaphil Oil to Foam Cleanser, adapalene gel, Ponds Fresh Hydration Moisturizer, and then sunscreen.”
Positive
“PM: Cetaphil Oil to Foam Cleanser, Glycolic Acid, Equate ceramide moisturizer.”
Positive
“I love the Farmacy cleansing balm and the Cetaphil oil to foam cleanser”
Positive
“Ooo I’ve not heard of Farmacy before.”
Positive
“I’ll have to look into it.”
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