Key ingredients
4.4/5
Salicylic acid is the main active in this foaming cleanser.
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Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser foaming
$11.86
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser brings salicylic acid into a gentle Cetaphil base for people who want acne care without a harsh strip.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
This foaming cleanser is a BHA.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a BHA.
The verdict
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser brings salicylic acid into a gentle Cetaphil base for people who want acne care without a harsh strip.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vanicream, EltaMD, Paula's Choice, and The Ordinary) — best for, format, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Acne-prone oily skin | Oily / combo skin | Sensitive oily skin | Reactive skin | Post-procedure friendly | Clogged pores | Budget gentle foam |
| Format | Cream-to-foam | Gel foam | Light foam | Light gel | Enzyme foam | Gel cleanser | Glucoside foam |
| Skin fit | Oily / acne-prone | Normal to oily | Oily / sensitive | Sensitive / eczema-prone | Normal to oily | Oily / acne-prone | Normal / combo |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Notes | BHA · Acne | Ceramides · Drugstore | Toleriane · Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free · Minimal | Enzyme · Derm brand | BHA · Acne | Budget · Mild |
| $ / size | $11.86 | $16.97 | $19.97 | $5.79 | $35.00 | $28.00 | $12.50 |
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FAQ
Who is Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser foaming best for?
Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser brings salicylic acid into a gentle Cetaphil base for people who want acne care without a harsh strip.
How did Edyt Beauty score this foaming cleanser?
Edyt Beauty rates Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser foaming 4.4 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser foaming against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vanicream, EltaMD, Paula's Choice, and The Ordinary. For more from the same brand, see More from Cetaphil below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser foaming with the Buy on Amazon button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to 8 Best Foaming Cleansers.
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