Product Reviews Rated 3.59 out of 5 stars
244 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Better than the expensive stuff I use this with the face wash twice a day. I'm 26 and have combo oily skin that's very prone to breakouts. In the last year I've developed hormonal cystic acne around my jaw, chin, and neck. After five days my skin had no new break outs and all of my existing spots were almost gone. It fades my scars and gets rid of my redness. I swear my freckles are even lighter. After a few months I got bored and started trying new products that didn't hold a candle to these ones. Not even some very expensive brands could compare. As soon as I had enough with my skin being gross and waisting my money, I went back to my Cetaphil. It's been three weeks since then and my skin is amazing. Every once in awhile I'll notice that I'm a little too shiny, but after blotting im good to go for the rest of the day. Definitely worth a try.
Most Helpful Critical Review Not That Good I got this because I thought that this product has multiple benefits: oil control, sun protection, and moisturization. Unfortunately, it also came with an undesirable smell. It smelled like highly concentrated sunscreen. I hated the smell.
As for oil control, it was ok considering that I naturally produce heavy amounts of sebum, but next time I would go for a matte finish.
The only plus that I thought was great was the SPF of 30. As soon as I finish up this bottle, I would go looking for another moisturizer.
Reviewed by 244 customers Purchase any sunscreen but this one 1
belladejes from Dallas, TX
I really tried to love this product since my dermatologist recommended it, but it's extremely greasy despite being labeled for oily skin? It also irritated my skin and I constantly got little whiteheads. I would only recommend this to someone with very dry skin that isn't prone to acne.
Great spf and oil control 5
P from TN
Keeps my oily skin moisturized and protected. My skin looks better after using for 3 months! if you allow it to dry properly before layering makeup (or just skip makeup altogether) you will be far less likely to end up with the problems mentioned in the negative reviews.
Works Great 5
Sarah from Sc
This definitely controls oil and helped clear up my cystic acne while also using the cerave acne foam wash and Tula acne gel. My face felt much dryer during the day but not overly dry. The sunscreen in it also goes on sheer and does not leave a white cast.
My favorite moisturizer ever! 5
Queeen from Atlanta
This moisturizer was recommended by my Dermotologist. After going through severe acne break outs, I had to use 2 different subscribed topical creams which left my skin with dry patches. I was using the Neutrogena moisturizer which dried out my skin a lot. This moisturizer really works wonders, it hydrates my skin without feeling heavy and absorbs Quickly. I no longer get oily, but that may be due to other factors. Recommend 100%
Great for my oily acne prone skin 5
Mona from Los Angeles
Recently changed my spf to this one due to my other spf made my skin red. I absolutely enjoy using this moisturizer! I have oily skin and did notice this didn't make me super oily while it did help out with oil control. I did notice that it's not extremely mattifying which I enjoy because I do like having a bit of moisture in my skin. I have pretty sensitive skin but noticed this doesn't cause me to breakout which is great because nearly any product causes me to do so! While it's also great under makeup I haven't had any problems with this product so far. It did feel like I had to do a leap of faith due to a lot of controversial reviews & lack of video reviews. However I am here to say, yes! Do try this product out! I've enjoyed this product for the past 3 weeks and could say it's a pretty good product. Overall very happy with this purchase.
Ance prone skin 5
Kelsey from Clearwater Florida
I have very sensitive skin and skin that if you touch it a zit will come the next day. This is the only stuff that has helped clear my skin and keep it under control.
terrible for sensitive skin 1
40 characters maximum from united states
it burned so badly when i put it near my eye area. the directions didn't say to avoid the eyes, and i would think i would want spf on as much of my face as possible. it burned terribly when i got to my under-eye area. i tried leaving it on the rest of my face, and the result was not 'oil control' at all. maybe you have to use it habitually to get that benefit. it's also weird for a product that's branded as "pro" to have undisclosed fragrances.
Made my face more oily than with out it 1
Brit from Idaho
This feels greasy and made my face look like a shiny penny
The best non greasy spf lotion! 5
Lbug from Philadelphia
This is the only spf lotion for someone with oily and greasy skin typically made worse by soft lotion. I've been using this for a couple years and I love that my face is moisturized and protected but not greasy. Lasts a long time too.
Only moisturizer that works for me! 5
Cynthia from Atlanta GA
I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally find a moisturizer that battles MY oil problems. I've tried high end and other drug store brands, but I'd still be oily, get oily mid day or even be oily shortly after applying. This Cetaphil product has been a lifesaver for me. At the end of the day I'm still not oily! Which is a first for me.
It's pretty good 5
Taybae😄 from Lansing Michigan
So I don't use this as a moisturizer I just used it as a sunscreen for my face when I don't feel like wearing makeup because I have acne prone skin and I wanna protect my skin from scaring. So far it's been pretty great. I'm not sure why there are so many people complaining about it breaking them out unless they're not properly cleaning their skin. For me I do a double cleanse method. I use the garnier cleansing water first and then I go in with my Derma E salicylic acid face wash. Also before I apply the cetaphil moisturizer I tone my skin with my glycolic acid toner (Derma E) and apply my niaciminde serum (the ordinary) then apply my regular gel moisturizer from neutrogena then lastly I apply the Moisturizer as an SPF if I'm going outside for the whole day. Maybe what I do for my skincare might be able to help people with similar skin issues like me.
Okay without makeup 2
LEC2017 from Central Texas
This moisturizer felt fine alone and didn't bother my sensitive skin at all. However it did not sit well under my makeup at all. It caused me face to produce more oil than normal and separated my makeup very badly. I will not continue use.
mediocre as a sunscreen, bad as a moisturizer 2
Jac from Florida
I have been using the clean and clear oil controlling moisturizer for years now, and it's been a great product, but i just recently became aware of how bad the ingredients can be long term, so i wanted to look for a replacement. I decided to try this moisturizer since it was still drugstore, but didn't have any ingredients that i am uncomfortable putting on my face. I am not particularly oily, after washing my face, it is matte and a little tight, but as the day goes on my t zone gets a little greasy. I would say i have combo skin, i am usually more dry than i am oily and only get oily as hours pass. I also have clear skin, aside from one or two active pimples at a time. The original moisturizer from cetaphil was very greasy on me and actually burned a little, so i was hopeful that maybe this one would be different.
Unfortunately, the moisturizer is terrible. It applies very watery and absorbs almost instantly. It's to the point where you almost can't rub it in, it just stays where you put it. There was a mattifying effect for maybe like 30 seconds, then it just turned greasy and shiny. As with the original formula, it leaves my skin slightly sticky and feels very heavy on the skin. I haven't noticed any signs of clogged pores, but it definitely feels like it would clog my pores.The scent is not artificial, but there is definitely a scent to it. Kinda just the typical skin care smell that fades within 10 minutes. I wear makeup very regularly and was hoping this would be okay under makeup, but it is too greasy for my primer to mattify. I think the only thing this is good for is if you want a sunscreen for your face that won't leave you all white and smelly. Even still, there's tons of facial sunscreens that are out there that protect from sun AND are mattifying. Overall i am disappointed with this product and would definitely skip on the cetaphil moisturizers as a whole.
Great for combo skin 4
Holly from Colorado
I have acne prone combo skin. It is my daily moisturizer as it has SPF 30 in it.
Big no 2
Ma from Holland, Mi
Definitely wouldn't recommend! It just makes you skin even more oily than before
Only if you NEED to financially 3
Val from New Jersey
Cetaphils products are great for being drugstore, probably the best drugstore brand. But if you have acne prone sensitive skin, INVEST IN A NON DRUGSTORE PRODUCT!!! I promise you, products like Rhonda Allison or other higher quality AU LAIT moisturizers don't clog up pores like this one does.
Yes It's a great moisturizer 5
Sara from Monsey
This is my best moisturizer I always go back to it.
Definitely a no 1
Jules from Horrible Lane
I bought this in hopes that it will keep my skin matte throughout the day. THIS MADE MY FACE EVEN MORE OILY THAN BEFORE. DO NOT RECOMMEND IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN !!
Toxic ingredient... 1
Nessa from Phoenix
I wanted to love this product because it feels amazing on the skin. However; looking at the ingredients, one thing really stood out. triethanolamine is know to pose a danger to humans. Even though it's considered safe for short period of time on human skin. Prolonged exposer can cause problems. Also for those complaining about it stinging your eyes; is this ingredient. It is know to irritate eyes & cause eye problems. Yikes!!!! Returning & my search continues for a safe sunscreen.
Love it!! 5
Maria from California
Love it!!!
This really works 5
Maryam from Florida
Ok I read the reviews before buying this so I sort of knew to keep away from eye area...after using this product for 3 days my skin was less shiny and oily. I never knew that moisturizers had oil in it. I would recommend if you have oily or combination skin. I also use the wash too.
Too Expensive for What It Is 1
CB from Maryland
This product says for OIL CONTROL, this did nothing for my oily skin except make me more oily. I like that is had SPF 30, and thats why I bought it, especially because most moisturizers are SPF 15, but I think it did nothing but make my face feel more greasy which I cannot stand. For how much money it is, they need an extreme improvement on formula.
I won't buy this again 1
Mo from MI
It goes on well but I found that my face was still very oily at the end of the day.
Proceed with Caution 1
Azulgenes from Dallas
I loved the idea of an oil mattifying SPF moisturizer. The first day I tried this product, the results were instant. I noticed my shine mattifying immediately after applying. The second day, breakouts galore. Not cystic, but small white bumps and redness all over. At first I thought I may have had an allergic reaction to something I ate. I discontinued using just as a precaution. A few weeks passed and I decided to give the product one more try. This time I tested a small area along my jawline, no reaction. The next day I apply the product to my entire face, white bumps all over again.
Ruined my skin 1
K from Florida
This product is NOT non-comedogenic. After using it every day for about 10 days, I got little white bumps under my skin that took a good six months to get them all to go away. Get the neutrogena one instead!!!
