Is Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser worth it?

Mostly yes. 8 of the 9 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

What is Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser's Guru Score?

Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 9 expert reviewers we have collected.

What is Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser good for, according to the experts?

In their reviews, experts say Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser is good for excess oil and shine (3 experts), breakouts and acne (1 expert), rosacea (1 expert), irritated or reactive skin (1 expert) and skin barrier support (1 expert).

Is Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser good for excess oil and shine?

3 experts who reviewed Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser say it is. Dr. Daniel Sugai put it this way: “The Cetaphil daily facial cleanser is good for oily, sensitive skin.”

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About this product

A fragrance-free daily facial cleanser in gel form that foams lightly with water, designed to remove dirt, oil and makeup gently.

Full ingredients

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Pantolactone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Masking Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid

Guru Score

81%

Yay

9 experts · Strong agreement

What the gurus are saying

This gel-to-foam cleanser is praised for lifting away makeup, dirt and oil without stripping skin, and its glycerin, panthenol and niacinamide are named as hydrating and soothing. The takes single out oily, combination and sensitive skin as good fits, and the gentle formula is also named as a fit for rosacea. However, the takes flag that the brand is not cruelty free, which matters to anyone who only buys cruelty-free products.

Synthesized from 9 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What they liked

Gel-to-foam texture that activates with water
Non-comedogenic and won't strip skin
Suitable for oily and combination skin

What they flagged

Niacinamide may sting sensitive skin
Scented version still contains masking fragrance

Type

CleansersGel

Key actives

Niacinamide

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

723k subs

✓Yay

"For those with oilier skin, I recommend the Cetaphil daily cleanser."

All 6 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"The Cetaphil daily facial cleanser is good for oily, sensitive skin. It's a nice one, where it becomes a gel to foam texture when you cleanse. It has glycerin, vitamin B5 or panthenol, and niacinamide. So big thumbs up for the Cetaphil."

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"The daily skin cleanser by Cetaphil is also very nice. Before, it was only made with a masking fragrance, but now they've made a fragrance-free version, and that's more for those with oilier skin."

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"This is Cetaphil Fragrance Free Daily Facial Cleanser, which has been around for a long, long time, and this one is interesting because it's good for combination to oily skin, oily skin, and the T-zone and dry skin on the cheeks. It's a gel cleanser that turns into a low lather when activated by water, and you have to use water to rinse it off. It has the three essential ingredients: glycerin, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3, or niacinamide, and it's just great for those with oily skin."

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"Cetaphil is a great brand. [...] The daily facial cleanser is more for combination oily skin, and this is a gel to foaming cleanser. [...] Here we have a new fragrance-free version that just came out."

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"For oilier skin types, Cetaphil Daily Cleanser is a good option. There's their original form with a bit of fragrance and then there's a non-fragrance daily cleanser. Those are better for removing more of the oil and dirt more effectively versus the gentle skin cleanser which is more for dry sensitive skin."

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"For those with oilier skin, I recommend the Cetaphil daily cleanser."

208SkinDoc

2.10M subs

✓Yay

"The cleanser I recommend is the Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser. It's a soap free, non-comedogenic cleanser, so it's not going to plug up your pores and cause acne. It will remove dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping your skin or causing irritation."

All 4 takes from 208SkinDoc

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"The Cetaphil gentle daily facial cleanser is also an excellent option for a gentle cleanser that removes dirt, oil, makeup, and sunscreen."

Top Dermatologist's Advice for Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

"The Cetaphil gentle fragrance-free cleanser is another one of the gentle cleansers I'm a big fan of for rosacea. That's a really good option to gently remove excess dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin."

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"I love this cleanser, this is totally appropriate for a tween to use. I think it's unnecessary to put it in a foaming or whip maker, it's fun and it's not going to harm anything, it doesn't really change the product, but it's totally fine to just use the Cetaphil cleanser with your hands."

Allie Glines

829k subs

✓Yay

"I really loved how beautifully it broke down my makeup first of all but also how gentle it was on the skin"

Beyond50Skin

32k subs

✓Yay

"Another great Cetaphil find is their new very gentle cleanser. I used Cetaphil years ago for cleansing, and I found that it kind of dried my skin. But this new very gentle cleanser, it's their new formulation, and it is fabulous."

Dr. Jenny Liu

324k subs

✓Yay

"This whole line has different formulas, but overall it's creamy. There's even one that foams a little more readily and is more suitable for oily skin, but overall it's just really gentle. It helps to cleanse and clean your skin without over-stripping it. Ingredient-wise, it contains glycerin, panthenol, and niacinamide, all really helpful hydrating and soothing ingredients that help support your skin barrier and reduce the irritation from cleansing."

April Basi

72k subs

✓Yay

"I follow the cleansing balm up with an amazing cleanser, the Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser. It has a short ingredient list, just like I like it. This product is [...] hydrating as well as reducing oil, it has niacinamide in it for that, plus a fragrance that won't strip your skin, and it's also got glycerin to keep the skin hydrated. So I really really love this product."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Mixed

"I use Cetaphil daily facial cleanser, it's a pretty basic drugstore brand and I love it because if it's not broken don't fix it. I'm really happy to see a celebrity using something that is affordable and accessible for people. [...] The problem is Cetaphil is not cruelty free, and I really care about cruelty free skincare."

Dr. Sam Ellis

902k subs

✓Yay

"When you do have to wash your hands, you want to use lukewarm water and the most mild gentle soap possible. I actually really like using just a gentle facial cleanser like a CeraVe gentle wash or a Cetaphil gentle wash, and that's just a nice way to not overly strip your hands."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

✓Yay

"Currently, I am using Cetaphil's daily facial cleanser. That's another one that I've used for years. It does have fragrance, although several years ago they came out with a fragrance-free version of it."