What They Say: “Cleanses without drying. Non-comedogenic. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. Removes surface dirt and make-up without leaving skin tight or overly dry. Non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores. Rinses clean without having any irritating residue.”

Toya’s Experience: I tried the regular Cetaphil cleanser, which I liked, but I noticed that it didn’t remove make-up very well (I’d have to use a baby wipe first to remove the top layer of make-up and then still cleanse twice with Cetaphil) and it felt too thick for my oily skin. So, after reading Paula Begoun’s recommendations in Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, I decided to try the one specially formulated for cleansing oily skin.

It works much better. It removes make-up quite easily and has a lighter, more gel-like texture, which is suitable for oily skin. The only problems are small: the pump dispenser (which I usually like) only allows for a small amount of product to come out at a time – not enough to cleanse properly – I’ve found that I have to use about four pumps to adequately cleanse my skin. The other problem is the scent. After having been used to Paula’s Choice products and the regular Cetaphil, I’ve grown accustomed to unscented cleansers. The Cetaphil for Oily Skin is pretty heavily scented. It’s not an unpleasant scent, just fairly strong.

Retail Price: $11.99 (at drugstores and superstores)

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