Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated September 3, 2026
Gentle foaming cleanser for sensitive, barrier-damaged skin; can dry and irritate.
What the community says
This foaming cleanser is praised for soothing sensitive and rosacea-prone skin while avoiding tightness. It's often chosen during barrier repair phases or post-procedure cleansing. However, it's reported to cause dryness and redness for some users, especially on acne-prone or dry skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle enough for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, non-tightening feel
- Preferred cleanser during tretinoin use for reduced irritation
- Works well to soothe eczema and calm redness after procedures
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness, redness, and irritation in some sensitive users
- Some acne-prone and fungal acne users report breakouts or worsening
- Foaming formula may be stripping for very dry or oily skin types
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 42 mentions across 30 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 6 more, summarized.
“Neutrogena Gentle Cleanser”
Cautionary
“severe cystic acne”
Cautionary
“PM - neutrogena gentle cleanser or fenty cherry dub purifiying gel cleaner (wash off fragrance), tret 0.1% 2-3x week, Laroche posat triple barrier moisturizer, rosehip oil or squalane oil”
Positive
“1. Bacterial/calming & soothing properties/ingredients - effective, gentle cleansing”
Positive
“I do not pair up many active products together as I will alternate to make sure I am not over drying my skin.”
Positive
“Moisturizer (Neutrogena Ultra Gentle)”
Positive
“Morning”
Positive
“keep it simple: cleanser, HA, moisturizer, jojoba oil, sunscreen.”
Positive
“This is what finally helped me.”
Positive
“I washed with the mildest thing I could find (neutrogena ultra gentle cleanser) and didn’t use any other products until all my redness was gone.”
Positive
“This took about a week.”
Positive
“Cleared it up with a mild face wash (ultra gentle daily cleanser)”
Positive
“After just a few days, it was gone.”
Positive
“I refrained from putting ANYTHING else at all on my face during this time”
Positive
“Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser”
Positive
“I second the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser! That cleanser is amazing.”
Positive
“My face always feels clean but not like squeaky clean or tight”
Positive
Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- DailyYou’re here
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
42 mentions
HydratingUltra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
6 mentions
