(as of May 13, 2025 01:28:24 UTC – Details)
CETAPHIL GENTLE CLEAR Complexion-Clearing BPO Acne Cleanser immediately starts working to clear breakouts with clinically proven results after just one week. This creamy, soothing formula with 2.6% micronized benzoyl peroxide (BPO) starts working immediately to clear breakouts by targeting acne-causing bacteria, while helping to maintain the skin’s moisture barrier. Formulated with zinc and licorice root to help reduce excess oil and soothe sensitive skin. It is designed to be gentle on sensitive skin, treating and preventing acne without being harsh or over drying. This acne face wash is dermatologist tested and clinically proven to be suitable for sensitive skin, free of oil and fragrances, as well as being hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.38 x 2.28 x 1.54 inches; 4.8 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0299.412500
Department ‏ : ‎ Beauty & Personal Care
UPC ‏ : ‎ 302994125005
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Galderma
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09Y3WVTPD
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Canada
CETAPHIL GENTLE CLEAR COMPLEXION-CLEARING BPO ACNE CLEANSER: Micronized benzoyl peroxide immediately starts working to clear acne with clinically proven results after just one week without being harsh on sensitive skin
A GENTLE WAY TO GET CLEARER SKIN: Targets acne-causing bacteria and dead skin cells that clog the pores, while maintaining the skin barrier
REDUCE EXCESS OIL AND SOOTHE THE SKIN: Formulated with zinc and licorice root to help reduce excess oil and soothe sensitive skin
GENTLE, CREAMY CLEANSER: This cleanser is fragrance free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, designed to be gentle on sensitive skin
DEFENDS AGAINST 5 SIGNS OF SKIN SENSITIVITY: Dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness and a weakened skin barrier
Customers say
Customers find the acne cleanser very gentle on their skin and effective at clearing breakouts, with one customer noting its fantastic job with complexion issues. The product receives positive feedback for its price point and works well, though opinions about skin dryness are mixed – while some say it doesn’t dry out their skin, others find it too drying. The smell receives negative feedback, with several customers describing it as terrible.
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Scott Owyen –
Works Wonders!
I’m in my 60’s and still occasionally have blemishes. I tried using the Cetaphil with 2% Salicylic Acid but it left my face red and feeling slightly burnt. This one does not do that at all and makes my face feel smooth, soft and refreshed without any redness or burning. It also does a fantastic job clearing up any complexion issues as well. High recommend for sensitive skin!
Amazon Customer –
Great product, especially for sensitive skin
Great product, especially if you have sensitive skin. I love this product, and have not seen it in stores. Amazon is the only place I have found it.
Nelsyann –
Health
This is good texture. Doesn’t dry my skin. Works very well. And worth my money!
J –
Great but… smelly & a bit drying
This face wash has helped my oiliness and definitely has stopped incoming breakouts. Mind you, I have been on medication in the past for severe hormonal acne. I stopped using the medication, it completely changed my skin so it hasn’t been nearly as bad but I do get breakouts at times. I can’t say if this will help severe acne but if you have oily skin I would definitely use this. If you have combination skin like me, I would use this every other day or so because it can be a bit too drying. This would be a perfect face wash for summer if you get more greasy during those months like I do. I tend to get more dry in the winter so this isn’t an everyday thing for me. If you need something for every day that isn’t drying, this may not be for you. The smell is super chemically and texture is more watery than I’m used to but besides that, it has helped. I was questioning this purchase and im not disappointed, hope you find this helpful 🤎
Kristine –
Effective
Proven and tested it works
avidreader –
would buy again, like the “feel” as it goes on
Good product
a.s. –
Irritated my skin
For years I’ve been using a 10% micronized benzoyl peroxide treatment cream (different brand) for contact treatment— meaning I leave on a few minutes before rinsing /washing off) and it’s been going well but I thought this would be even gentler as well as easier and cheaper. Wasn’t the case.Foremost it made my skin look kinda reddish and unhappy, and my skin texture looked worse in a weird way. I also only need to use BP in the particular areas where I get whiteheads, but found it messy to try to limit this cleanser to those areas while using my regular cleanser for the rest. It’s surprising to me that my 10% treatment cream irritates my skin less than this 2.5% cleanser, but I assume something else in the ingredients doesn’t suit me.I used to use and love many Cetaphil products but in the past 5 or so years it seems Cetaphil has made some changes and sadly now no product I try of theirs sits well with me for some reason. I hope they do another revision and go back to their older formulations
Jake –
My favorite benzoyl peroxide face wash
If you find other benzoyl peroxide washes too drying, make your skin sensitive after you wash, etc this is the one for you. It’s a bit small size but you only need like a nickel size amount. I would use a makeup remover first if you are using this at the end of the day, it is not really a all in one wash. As I guy, I don’t really wear makeup so this is perfect for me. Good size to take traveling (in checked luggage), never had it spill out of the packaging, skin feels soft and calm afterwards! I use before differin and a moisturizer at night. Never discontinue this Cetaphil!