Cetaphil Moisturisers

Only temporary – This was recommended to put on my face before and after another cream I’m using. It’s supposed to be gentle on the skin. I’ve only been using it for a month but find it’s greasy, doesn’t absorb or it takes ages to absorb. But it’s not too bad. It doesn’t have a perfume smell which is great. And I’m inclined to put moisturiser around the outside… Read more

of my mouth which can leave a terrible taste if drinking something and it connects with the cream. This moisturiser doesn’t have a taste either. Using Cetaphil is only temporary , I will eventually go back to the old moisturiser that I’ve used for decades.

I hate the new version – I used the tube version of this cream for decades on my face. They recently changed the formula and the new version gives me breakouts. I am so disappointed! They claim the new version is non comedogenic but that's a lie. I'm currently looking for a new facial moisturiser or a dupe version of the old Cetaphil formula.

Decent moisturiser – This is a good moisturiser. Mine is fragrance free. I like that it is a big 1.25L size too, convenient, good for the environment and economical. If you have very, very dry skin you will probably need something stronger. Show details

Dream cream – I have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis and after using this cream daily, I haven’t had a flare since. My face feels so good for the whole day. So good I purchased the 1kg bottle. Worth it!  Show details

The other best skin cream on the market - period – I have had to use creams on any skin exposed to the sun for decades due to a medical condition. Cetaphil Skin Lotion is one of the only 2 really good creams to use on the market (I have tried them all - QV is the other). The Cetaphil is best at times when longer absorption times are OK (overnight, or watching TV).

Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion is now < useless – I’ve used Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion for many years on my very dry skin with good results. It didn’t cause any side effects like many other “moisturisers” do. The last 500g bottle I bought was LOT 332587 exp 06/23. This version works well. It is the only cream I found that I could use from head to toe without any adverse results. I tried to buy… Read more

another bottle of the same but couldn’t get it. I bought the Cetaphil Intensive Moisturising Cream instead with “hydrating glycerin, Vit B3 & pro-vitamin B5”. This is supposedly for Dry to Very Dry Skin. It had the same effect as if I’d rubbed turps into my skin. The skin became dry and cracked. Everything Cetaphil labelled is “dermatologist tested and dermatologist recommended”. It would seem that the “dermatologist” still has a lot to learn about skin because what they’ve dreamed up for dry and very dry skin doesn’t help the problem at all. If Galderma wants to try and recover its reputation it should go back to a basic formula that actually works instead of marketing something with a lot of flowery words that mean nothing. The Cetaphil Intensive Moisturising Cream is a very disappointing product to say the least.

Awful – Used on my face after experiencing dry skin, big mistake! I’m now red and burnt 4 days later. I don’t have sensitive skin and have never experienced such a reaction from any other moisturisers that I have used historically. Will stick to natural ingredients from now on. Show details

Not good for my skin – I have recently been prescribed cetaphil moisturising lotion to use on my dry skin on forehead doctor thinks I have rosacea, I used it last night and my skin broke with more red and inflamed skin and scaly bumps I have sensitive skin ,it's a set back . In Show details

Awful!! DO NOT BUY! No longer sensitive skin friendly! – Long time cetaphil household.. until now! New and improved formula is absolutely awful and should come with a warning that it is no longer safe for sensitive skin. My daughter unfortunately broke out in massive all over body hives that landed her in the ER after using the cleanser and daily moisturizer lotion. 3 days and $800+ later she is still… Read more

swollen and on steroid meds. After reading all these negative reviews I'm surprised there isn't a class action suit against the company by now. Wow!

Woeful new formula!! Do not use!! – Horrific product after change of formulation. New and "improved" formula is inferior to the original product in every conceivable way. It stinks to high heaven. I cannot get the foul smell out of my nostrils. I've been smelling it for days after using it jusy once. The "new and improved" woke and environmentally sustainable formula burns the face.… Read more

Literally the opposite to what moisturizer is supposed to do. People with dermatitis and eczema are going to need serious therapies after using this. Old formula was Heaven, new formula is hell. DO NOT PURCHASE.

DO NOT BUY THIS!! don't even try to look at it – As I'm typing this right now my face is literally on fire I feel like I'm Satan's a*hole. This crap is terrible I thought I would give this a try because so many people were raving about this product and how good it was. This has left my face looking like a damn tomato I have all these red rashes everywhere on my skin PLS HELP it's SO ITCHYYY :C most likely gonna scar bro. Show details

Good moisturiser… Horrible smell – Great as a cheap option for a moisturiser that doesn’t seem to irritate my sensitive skin too much. However, the smell is really bad and leaves a greasy feel on the skin. Show details

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion- Horrible "New" and definitely NOT "Improved" - Burns face!! – I used the "new and improved" Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion and broke out in a horrible rash! Burned like crazy for two weeks!! Before this change, I used this lotion for about 20 years. I looked at the ingredient list and they added Niacinamide! Seriously?!? This ingredient is a known skin irritant and causes rashes and reactions to a lot of… Read more

people. Definitely not for sensitive skin. I am shocked that they added this sensitizing ingredient. So sad because the Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion was my go-to for all these years :(

This is awfullllll – This is a disaster for my skin. 1 application caused red blistered skin which hurt and became itchy then flaky and dry. Has taken 3 weeks to recover. How come recommended for sensitive skin Show details

Causes awful breakouts. Avoid at all costs!!!! – This product is horrific and I wish I hadn’t bought such a big bottle. Gave it a go as I thought I’d pair my Cetaphil face cleanser with the cetaphil moisturiser. TERRIBLE MISTAKE. This product has ruined my face and caused me to break out horribly. My face is covered in big, deep and blind pimples and the worst part is the scarring. I would give a zero star rating if I could. Show details

Caused acne and a severe allergic reaction! – My dermatologist recommended I use cetaphil moisturiser whilst treating my acne with a cleanser and medication. It made it worse! It doesn’t sink into the skin well and leaves a wet residue. I trusted the doctor and used it for 12 months regardless and assumed the acne was from the face wash I was using- boy was I wrong! The second I stopped… Read more

using the moisturiser on my face my acne almost immediately cleared up.

Since then I’ve had the moisturiser in my cupboard and decided to use it on my legs since they were feeling dry.

2-3 minutes after applying it to my legs they felt so itchy and as though they were on fire! I ran to the shower to wash it off and was left covered in red welts all over my legs! It’s itchy and painful!

I’m writing this review only an hour after after the incident and the welts have still not gone down.

I’ve been using this on my face for so long and in hindsight it did make my jawline itchy but it never did this!

I’m throwing this in the garbage and will never recommend it to anyone again.

I understand every skin type is unique and this product could work for some but if you have dry/sensitive or acne prone skin....don’t bother!

Stay Away – Contains PHENOXYETHANOL. Cancer causing Ingredient. Enough Said. Dont buy this product. I use Calmurid which is way better and no nasties like this. This ingrediant is also used in many sunscreens and makeup products Show details

Cetaphill – Definitely it’s changed the ingredients as I’ve used cetaphill blue lid for many years and it was great and now green lid has different ingredients and it doesn’t moisturise my skin it’s thin and sits on top and feels dry and also made my face broke out so I won’t be using it either anymore.They did the same thing when they changed package on their sun screen and I had to stop using it too Show details

Cetaphil lotion is not that good anymore – I've used Cetaphil lotion and cream for years and always was satisfied with the products. In fact they were some of the best fragrance free gentle products on the market for dry sensitive skin. Recently I've bought a new bottle of lotion with green lid with avocado oil in it. The consistency of the product is very water like thin. It is not very… Read more

pleasant to use anymore. It feels like you are smearing your face with water and it doesn't absorb into your skin like old formular did. You need to let it sit on you face a while before it absorbs. I still find it moisturising though just not very pleasant to use. It is still fragrance free. It broke me out after couple of uses. Wish they notified their customers about the change. Hate it when the trusted companies change their ingredients and destroy the products that worked so well due to them saving money.

Terrible – Cetaphil has changed there ingredients and not for the better. They have stopped using Macadamia oil and replaced it with Avocado oil. The lotion is thinner and does not moisturise my skin. I used the original one for 8 yrs and my skin was always great . Now I am finding it very hard to find another cream to suit my dry rosacea skin. Why have they… Read more

changed something that was wonderful to rubbish. My doctor even gave it to me on prescription as it saved money as I was on medication and antibiotics. Now my skin is bad again and nothing works aswell as the original cetaphil.

Go to cream – I try out a lot of creams but always return back to this one. It's just simple and never disappoints. It's my daily go to moisturising cream all year round Show details

Not as good as it was – I have been using Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion for many years on my body and face. It was the one brand I thought I could count on. But when the packaging changed, so did the lotion. It is really thin and runny now and not very moisturising. Big disappointment but I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try the cream instead. Fingers crossed that hasn’t changed too. I will keep you posted.

Perfect for combination skin – My skin is kinda combination sometimes acne prone sometimes dry sometimes oily... After moving to the cold climate the only moisturiser I tried and only that I will... cream was rich and creamy so I thought I would get acne out of it but I have not... I would definitely suggest this for combination skin

Change of Lid - Change of Cream – I found the blue lidded cream was brilliant and swore by it, but when trying to find a replacement, I can only find the green lidded cream which is a lot thinner and nowhere near as good. Sadly will have to look elsewhere for a cream as good as the original blue lidded one. I don't believe nothing has changed other than the lids - just need to look at the consistency of the cream.

It's ok but needs to applied frequently – I first used the cetaphil baby lotion on my son when he was a newborn & it was fantastic but the consistency of the lotion is constantly changing - sometimes it's quite thick others it's extremely runny. Overall I think it's way over priced for it's quality & rather buy aveeno baby lotion which is amazing & cost the same amount of money but I don't need to apply it every half n hour...

Use it everyday! – I started using this product 4 months ago when I moved to an area with a dry climate and am hooked! I use it every day, applying it over my whole body (excluding my face) and it keeps my skin so soft! It's not greasy and rubs in well and I love that it has no scent. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for an everyday mousturiser as it works a treat and is inexpensive.

Feels great on skin – Non greasy light and refreshing cream that is a delight to use Use it for extremely dry skin and just a all over mosteriser Priced reasonable and a cream worth trying to help with dry skin

Best product for dry and senstive skin – This is best cream. i have tried so many expensive product to get rid of dry skin, but this cream resolve my problem and best cream for senstive skin.I am quite happy by using facial moisturiser cream

Galderma suggest nothing has changed – HI Fellow reviewers I agree. The blue lidded Cetaphen cream was far more moisturising and was sadly dissapointed with the green lid. The company suggest that NOTHING has changed in their cream and that the lids are now green for easier identification - green moisturisers - blue cleansers. Hmmmm

Changed lid changed product – It's thinner and nowhere near as good as the old blue lid lotion. After years of use, I will now have to find another brand that hopefully won't try to rip me off.

Sticky feeling after applying – Feels terribly sticky after applying and doesn’t absorb into skin. Would not recommend. Show details