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Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:05 pm  |
| If CeraVe cleanser is better, which of the two CeraVe cleanser is good to remove makeup without drying and not having any moisturizing ingredient to cleanse the skin. Also, is it safe to use CeraVe cleanser on the eyes? |
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Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:27 pm |
I prefer CereVe Hydrating Cleanser to Cetaphil. I've never tried the other cleansesr which I understand is not as hydrating.
I tried Cetaphil because you hear it's what dermatologists recommend...butI was never impressed with the results. I felt it left my face congested (combo skin)and it has sulfates & parabens. Cereve cleaned my skin better without drying it. It still has parabens but no sulfates and it has hyalarunic acid. They are both relatively inexpensive so always worth a try to see what works best with your skin type.
I've never used it on my eyes.
I've found an EXCELLENT USE FOR CETAPHIL MOISTURIZER however, ....it's an amazing body lotion that makes my skin baby soft. . And very inexpensive if purchased at Costco.
Ingredients in Cetaphil: Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.
Ibgredients in CereVe: Purified Water , Glycerin , Behentrimonium Methosulfate , Cetearyl Alcohol , Ceramide-3 , Ceramide 6-II , Ceramide 1 , Hyaluronic Acid , Cholesterol , Polyoxyl 40 Stearate , Glyceryl Monostearate , Stearyl Alcohol , Polysorbate 20 , Potassium Phosphate , Dipotassium Phosphate , Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate , Cetyl Alcohol , Disodium EDTA , Phytosphingosine , Methylparaben , Propylparaben , Carbomer , Xanthan Gum |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:23 am |
As you can see in the ingredients list posted above, Cetaphil contains the very basic and minimal ingredients needed to clean the skin. This is good for people with sensitive skin and who do not wear heavy makeup. CeraVe has more beneficial ingredients but the downside is that some people may not be able to tolerate so many chemicals on their skin, but for people who can, the ingredients are very very good.
The same goes for the moisturizers. Cetaphil has the basic ingredients to be considered a moisturizer - primarily glycerin. CeraVe moisturizers are better in that it actually has more beneficial ingredients like niacinamide and several other important fatty acids I believe. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:19 am |
| I personally like Cerave better then Cetaphil but neither is effective for removing makeup. I use Cerave as a morning cleaner only. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:51 am |
Actually, Cetaphil is not very good for sensitive skin as it contains sodium laurel sulfate which irritates my eyes. A gentle cleanser should not sting the eyes.
| oasisjc wrote: |
As you can see in the ingredients list posted above, Cetaphil contains the very basic and minimal ingredients needed to clean the skin. This is good for people with sensitive skin and who do not wear heavy makeup. CeraVe has more beneficial ingredients but the downside is that some people may not be able to tolerate so many chemicals on their skin, but for people who can, the ingredients are very very good.
The same goes for the moisturizers. Cetaphil has the basic ingredients to be considered a moisturizer - primarily glycerin. CeraVe moisturizers are better in that it actually has more beneficial ingredients like niacinamide and several other important fatty acids I believe. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:15 am |
| Cetaphil is like water; cerave has ceramides and well researched conditioning agents. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:33 am |
| I use and prefer Cerave moisturizer for Tanaka massage. it's perfect. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:53 am |
| It depends on what you need your cleanser to do. Do you want to wash off dirt and makeup off your skin in a non-irritating way and that is it? Than Cetaphil will do those things. Treat acne, treat the effects of aging, lighten and brighten skin? Then no, Cetaphil will not do those things. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:29 am |
| RussianSunshine wrote: |
Actually, Cetaphil is not very good for sensitive skin as it contains sodium laurel sulfate which irritates my eyes. A gentle cleanser should not sting the eyes.
| oasisjc wrote: |
As you can see in the ingredients list posted above, Cetaphil contains the very basic and minimal ingredients needed to clean the skin. This is good for people with sensitive skin and who do not wear heavy makeup. CeraVe has more beneficial ingredients but the downside is that some people may not be able to tolerate so many chemicals on their skin, but for people who can, the ingredients are very very good.
The same goes for the moisturizers. Cetaphil has the basic ingredients to be considered a moisturizer - primarily glycerin. CeraVe moisturizers are better in that it actually has more beneficial ingredients like niacinamide and several other important fatty acids I believe. |
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Well it is for sensitive skin, not for sensitive eyes so I think it's still gentle in that it doesn't irritate the skin or dry it out. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:40 am |
| LauraLizzie wrote: |
| It depends on what you need your cleanser to do. Do you want to wash off dirt and makeup off your skin in a non-irritating way and that is it? Than Cetaphil will do those things. Treat acne, treat the effects of aging, lighten and brighten skin? Then no, Cetaphil will not do those things. |
What cleanser do you know of that does all those things you mentioned? |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:47 am |
I have been using Image Total Cleanser with my Clarisonic Pro. I feel like the glycolic acid in the cleanser and the Clarisonic working together is making my age spots fade andmy minor wrinkles become less noticable.
It be clear, this product isn't a gentle cleasner like the OP was asking about! |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:52 am |
Just asking for myself...I didn't think a cleanser was on the skin long enough to really fade age spots and help with wrinkles but I would look into it.
I use glycolic serum and glycolic peels though so that would probably be overkill for someone like me.
Thanks for the info.... |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:22 am |
"Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is one of the most irritating cleansing agents used in skin-care products. In fact, it’s considered a standard comparison substance for measuring skin irritancy of other ingredients."
"Sodium lauryl sulfate is used throughout the world for clinical testing as a primary skin irritant. Laboratories use it to irritate skin on test animals and humans so that they may then test healing agents to see how effective they are on the irritated skin".
oasisjc, please, note that Cetaphil contains a large amount of it. So it is not good for sensitive skin.
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| RussianSunshine wrote: |
Actually, Cetaphil is not very good for sensitive skin as it contains sodium laurel sulfate which irritates my eyes. A gentle cleanser should not sting the eyes.
| oasisjc wrote: |
As you can see in the ingredients list posted above, Cetaphil contains the very basic and minimal ingredients needed to clean the skin. This is good for people with sensitive skin and who do not wear heavy makeup. CeraVe has more beneficial ingredients but the downside is that some people may not be able to tolerate so many chemicals on their skin, but for people who can, the ingredients are very very good.
The same goes for the moisturizers. Cetaphil has the basic ingredients to be considered a moisturizer - primarily glycerin. CeraVe moisturizers are better in that it actually has more beneficial ingredients like niacinamide and several other important fatty acids I believe. |
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Well it is for sensitive skin, not for sensitive eyes so I think it's still gentle in that it doesn't irritate the skin or dry it out. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:28 am |
| Oh, lauryl sulfate, not laureth. Yes, I stand corrected then, lauryl sulfate can be quite irritating. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:41 am |
| flgirl wrote: |
Just asking for myself...I didn't think a cleanser was on the skin long enough to really fade age spots and help with wrinkles but I would look into it.
I use glycolic serum and glycolic peels though so that would probably be overkill for someone like me.
Thanks for the info.... |
I am new to the "Big Guns" of skin care. But I would imagine using 3 kinds of glycolics on the face at once would be too much! 
I am also using a lightening serum by Image and started using it at the same time as the cleanser. My friend at work is just using the Clarisonic and Aveda skin care and has seen an amazing reduction in the age spots on her neck. I wish we had taken some before and after pictures because her results are amazing! |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:56 am |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Oh, lauryl sulfate, not laureth. Yes, I stand corrected then, lauryl sulfate can be quite irritating. |
That's why I am surprised that the Cetaphil cleanser is called "gentle" 
One of the best drugstore cleansers is Clean and Clear foaming facial cleanser for sensitive skin. This one contains Sodium laureth sulfate which is far more gentle than the cleansing agent in the Cetaphil cleanser.
It does not sting my eyes and cleans very effectively but since it produces foam, it might not be very good for a very dry skin. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:22 pm |
| I like Cerave foaming cleanser. I use jojoba oil from Trader Joe's to remove my foundation and Neutrogena's oil free makeup remover for eye makeup. Then I use CeraVe with my Clarisonic to thoroughly clean. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:50 pm |
| RussianSunshine wrote: |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Oh, lauryl sulfate, not laureth. Yes, I stand corrected then, lauryl sulfate can be quite irritating. |
That's why I am surprised that the Cetaphil cleanser is called "gentle"
One of the best drugstore cleansers is Clean and Clear foaming facial cleanser for sensitive skin. This one contains Sodium laureth sulfate which is far more gentle than the cleansing agent in the Cetaphil cleanser.
It does not sting my eyes and cleans very effectively but since it produces foam, it might not be very good for a very dry skin. |
Yeah I've used the Cetaphil cleanser before and it never irritated me one bit... no wonder I kept thinking it contained laureth sulfate. |
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Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:56 pm |
There is a percentage of the population that has an allergic response to SLS products - whether in toothpaste or soap or shampoos. (same as soap in that case).
I just avoid it. Not necessary to use it. |
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Sun Jun 12, 2011 12:24 pm |
Hi Skincare,
I wouldn't expect much of anything if you're hoping for CeraVe or Cetaphil to fully remove your makeup and clean your skin well. Neither make any claims about and are not marketed for makeup removal. My personal opinion is to use a separate makeup remover before hand so that the CeraVe or Cetaphil skin cleaner can better penetrate your skin.
I've been using CeraVe for over four years now and have yet to have a problem with it. When I use it, I gently massage it all over my wet face including on top of my eyes. I don't have extremely sensitive eyes though so if you do, don't do what I do haha. Different skin types require different methods/products.  |
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Sun Jun 12, 2011 1:57 pm |
| Since CeraVe is sold on well.ca, I decided to get the lotion, not the cleanser for now. |
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Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:01 am |
| I have heard good things about Cerave as an American cleanser simialr to Cetaphil. Having been on Accutane, and having sensitive skin normally, I have always used Cetaphil. It doesn't irritate my skin, but isn't a very effective cleanser for removing makeup, etc. I now use an amazing cloth from a company called ENJO. It has special fibres that clean everything off your face with just water! Good for my wallet, too |
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