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DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash.

Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash
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About this product

A foaming cleanser designed to remove excess oil and impurities from the skin without over-drying, formulated with hydrating ingredients and zinc.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

81%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement
3Gurus
3Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Deep cleanses and removes excess oil effectively
  • Takes makeup off well

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This cleanser earns consistent praise for removing excess oil effectively without leaving skin tight or stripped. Dermatologists who have reviewed it highlight that it delivers hydration alongside oil control, making it especially useful for those with oily skin who worry a strong cleanser will dry them out. The formula skips salicylic acid, so it tackles excess oil through its surfactant action and zinc rather than treating acne directly.
    Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take July 2025

    What the gurus are saying.

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    Yay
    "My next recommendation here is the Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash. This one's really deep cleansing foaming formula. Effectively removes any excess oil impurities. It's pretty good at taking makeup off, too. It's clinically proven to remove up to 99% of excess oil without overdrying. It helps reduce shine while soothing and calming the irritated skin. It's also pH balanced to support healthy looking skin barrier. The key ingredients are glycerin and zinc gluconate."
    Yay
    "One product that I've consistently recommended to my oily skin patients as well as follow on social media is from Cetaphil their DermaControl line. I do really love this line for individuals that have oily skin and the cleanser is the oil control foam wash. Number one, if you have oily skin, I do find that a foaming cleanser is nice in the sense you feel like you're getting that clean, but with this cleanser you're not over stripping your skin barrier. There's some cleansers out there where if you have oily skin, after using it you feel like my face is still oily or there's residue. You definitely don't get that feel with this cleanser. But at the same time it also contains glycerin that's going to help hydrate your skin along with zinc gluconate, which is a great ingredient. It's anti-inflammatory and also helps to offer some temporary sebum control."
    Yay
    "This wash does not have salicylic acid in it like the others, so it's less targeted specifically to treating acne, but it does a really good job removing excess oil. The claim is that it removes 99% of excess oil without overdrying or stripping the skin. It has hydrating ingredients in it so you're not left feeling dry and tight, and it has zinc, which can also play a role in regulating oil production."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash?

    A foaming cleanser designed to remove excess oil and impurities from the skin without over-drying, formulated with hydrating ingredients and zinc.

    Is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash worth it?

    Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.

    What is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash's Guru Score?

    Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash best for?

    Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash is generally suited to oily skin and combination skin.

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