Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Neutrogena
Updated October 29, 2026
Glycerin-and-centella cleanser for non-stripping daily washing; rosacea-friendly favorite.
What the community says
A low-drama daily cleanser built around glycerin, centella asiatica extract, and mild cleansing agents, leaving skin clean without the squeaky aftermath. It fits sensitive, redness-prone routines, though very dry or easily stripped skin can still feel tight.
What this means for you
What people love
- Clean-rinsing finish without squeaky tightness
- Fragrance-free formula for reactive routines
- Frequently used during tretinoin and rosacea flare-ups
Watch out for
- Still leaves some already-dry skin red, tight, or irritated
- Foaming formula has triggered breakouts for some users
Product details
Product Traits
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 63 mentions across 30 threads
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 7 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
63 mentions
HydratingUltra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
4 mentions
