Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Updated Nov 8, 2026 · Top Face cleansers
Best for Dry to normal skin that wants a simple non-foaming wash and does not need ceramides.
The classic non-foaming Cetaphil wash for dry to normal, sensitive skin. The current bottle adds glycerin, panthenol, and niacinamide, and it is fragrance-free. U.S. News ranks a Cetaphil cleanser second in 2026, but the sample on that list is the Daily Facial Cleanser for normal to oily skin, a different formula. This gentle cleanser is the one you can wipe off or rinse. It can leave a light film, which is the point on dry skin and the complaint on oily skin. It does not have the ceramides in CeraVe.
- Size
- 20 oz
- Texture
- Non-foaming lotion
- Key ingredients
- Glycerin, panthenol, niacinamide
- Fragrance
- None
- Skin
- Dry to normal, sensitive
Sources: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser listing: glycerin, panthenol, niacinamide · U.S. News: Cetaphil second, sample is the daily facial cleanser (published 2026-05-11)
