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Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash
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About this product

A foaming facial cleanser for oily skin, formulated with glycerin and zinc gluconate to remove excess oil, impurities and makeup while keeping skin hydrated.

Full ingredients

Water, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Glycerin, PEG-75, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Zinc Gluconate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate, Masking Fragrance, Disodium EDTA

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Guru Score

81%

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5 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

Oily skin that still feels tight is the problem this foaming wash keeps getting recommended for: the gurus who reviewed it say it lifts excess oil and makeup without stripping, thanks to glycerin keeping things hydrated. Zinc can help regulate oil, and the cleanser is gentle enough for sensitive skin. It has no salicylic acid, so if breakouts are your main fight, it's less targeted for acne.
Synthesized from 5 expert reviews · most recent take July 2025

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.

    Best for

    Type

    CleansersFoam & mousse

    Formula notes

    Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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    What the experts use it for.

    The concerns the experts tie this product to, in their own words. Paid and founder takes don't count.

    Excess oil and shine3 experts

    “Effectively removes any excess oil impurities.”

    Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 3:31

    Irritated or reactive skin2 experts

    “Their [...] foaming face wash is also gentle, not irritating.”

    Dr. Jenny Liu, watch at 5:36

    Skin barrier support1 expert

    “It's also pH balanced to support healthy looking skin barrier.”

    Dr. Aleksandra Brown, watch at 3:31

    Dehydrated skin1 expert

    “I like this cleanser so much because it's great if you have sensitive skin or if you have dehydrated skin.”

    Dr. Sam Ellis, watch at 2:29

    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    Dr. Aleksandra Brown
    Dr. Aleksandra Brown
    153k subs
    ✓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."
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    Dr. Jenny Liu
    324k subs
    ✓Yay
    "Another cleanser I really like if you're looking for something that's still affordable, drugstore, but with a little more active ingredients that maybe offer some calming, soothing benefits is Cetaphil. Their [...] foaming face wash is also gentle, not irritating. Suds nicely, but not stripping of your skin. It's gentle to remove sebum buildup and makeup without causing irritation. Plus, it also hydrates with glycerin and also has allantoin licorice extract and caffeine in a cleanser."
    All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
    Oily Skincare, tips from a dermatologist | Dr. Jenny Liu
    "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."
    Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by Dermatology | Dr. Jenny Liu
    "Another cleanser I really like if you're looking for something that's still affordable, drugstore, but with a little more active ingredients that maybe offer some calming, soothing benefits is Cetaphil. Their [...] foaming face wash is also gentle, not irritating. Suds nicely, but not stripping of your skin. It's gentle to remove sebum buildup and makeup without causing irritation. Plus, it also hydrates with glycerin and also has allantoin licorice extract and caffeine in a cleanser."
    208SkinDoc
    208SkinDoc
    2.11M subs
    ✓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."
    Dr. Sam Ellis
    Dr. Sam Ellis
    902k subs
    ✓Yay
    "I like this cleanser so much because it's great if you have sensitive skin or if you have dehydrated skin. [...] A lot of people who have oily skin can also have dehydrated skin, which lacks water, so you have oil but you don't have water. That can mean that your skin looks shiny but still can feel tight or have prominence of fine lines or even just feel extra sensitive. Finding products that are both meant for sensitive skin that have hydrating properties but also can control oil is amazing."
    Dr. Shereene Idriss
    Dr. Shereene Idriss
    1.73M subs
    ✓Yay
    "I use Cetaphil's Dry Skin Soothing Wash and it's enriched with filagrin and it really does help to soothe dry skin, so I literally just use this guy which is creamy all over my body."

    Frequently asked.

    What is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash?

    A foaming facial cleanser for oily skin, formulated with glycerin and zinc gluconate to remove excess oil, impurities and makeup while keeping skin hydrated.

    Is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash worth it?

    Yes. All 5 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 5 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.

    What is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash good for, according to the experts?

    In their reviews, experts say Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash is good for excess oil and shine (3 experts), irritated or reactive skin (2 experts), skin barrier support (1 expert) and dehydrated skin (1 expert).

    Is Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash good for excess oil and shine?

    3 experts who reviewed Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash say it is. Dr. Aleksandra Brown put it this way: “Effectively removes any excess oil impurities.”

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