SA Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash, Salicylic Acid Cleanser, 8oz

If you've been using Cetaphil's classic Gentle Skin Cleanser and feel like it just isn't doing enough for your skin, this Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser is the perfect next step. It maintains everything that makes Cetaphil a trusted brand — the mild, non-irritating formula, suitability for sensitive skin, and dermatologist backing — while adding the exfoliating power that many people need for a truly thorough cleanse. The Salicylic Acid (SA) in the formula provides gentle chemical exfoliation that helps clear out clogged pores, remove dead skin buildup, and smooth skin texture over time. Unlike physical scrubs that can be abrasive, this one works without any harsh gritty sensation. The foaming gel lathers nicely and rinses clean, leaving skin feeling fresh and noticeably smoother without any tightness or dryness afterward. I made the switch after feeling like my regular gentle cleanser wasn't addressing my skin texture and occasional breakouts effectively enough. The difference was noticeable within the first week of consistent use — my skin looked cleaner, felt smoother, and my pores appeared less congested. It's suitable for daily use and doesn't over-strip the skin, which was my concern when switching to a cleanser with an active ingredient. The 16 oz pump bottle is great value and very convenient for daily use at the sink. The pump dispenses a controlled amount so the product lasts a long time. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Cetaphil but wants more cleansing efficacy, or for anyone with oily, combination, or congestion-prone skin looking for a gentle but effective daily cleanser with exfoliating benefits.

UPDATE UPDATE: IT IS NOW JULY 17TH, 2026 & I'M JUST NOW GOING TO RESTOCK THIS. I BOUGHT THIS FEBRUARY 13TH, 2026. IT EASILY LASTED 4 MONTHS BETWEEN 2 ADULTS USING IT UP TO 4 TIMES A WEEK. THERE'S STILL SOME LEFT IN THE BOTTLE. OVERALL GREAT WASH ILL CONTINUE TO USE THIS AND IT KEEPS MY SENSITIVE SKIN CLEAN AND CLEAR UPDATE: It's been almost a month and between my husband and I both using it 2 times sometimes 3 times a week we've only used a quarter of the bottle! I'd say this could probably last up to three months depending how often and how much you use. I highly suggest! I just recently started using this and I love it!. It's super gentle on my face and it makes my face feel nice and refreshed. It doesn't really have a smell to it. At least I don't think so. I think it just smells like soap. I don't really see this foaming up in any way as I've rubbed it between my hands and on my face and I've never really seen any bubbles lather up. It's almost like a Milky color and you don't really need a lot to feel like it works. I had a lot of acne when I first bought this and after using it for a little bit I've noticed all of my acne is gone. It's really cleared up my face and I have super sensitive skin. Anything will break me out and make me oily. It doesn't dry out my face but I like to pair it with a rose water witch hazel toner to close off my pores and remove any leftover impurities in my skin. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and vibrant. It definitely exfoliates your face. I probably use it two times a week so I'm unsure how long a bottle will last me.

Been using this since it arrived last week. So far loving it. No skin irritation, non greasy and made my face smooth and effective. I don't have problem with the pump ever. Smooth and smell great. Recommended to those want to took off stress bump on face just like me. Highly recommended. Will update my review after months if my bumps gone 😍

Started using this every other day for a few weeks and then every day for about a month. I have bad acne and get razor bumps, but it began stripping my skin and causing irritation and peeling with daily use. Now I use it every other day or a quick wash before shaving if my skin is bumpy. Great for bumpy skin and worse cases of acne, but you MUST follow with a moisturizer and sunscreen to prevent irritation. This bottle lasts forever, with one pump of cleanser per wash. It is unscented, just smells like chemicals and soap...

*EDIT 9/19/2026**** My precious review (below) was posted after a few uses. I had already bought it so I continued to use it. I am just now running out and I had to buy another bottle. I just traveled a bit and did not have this with me and noticed some cystic acne return. When I kept up using this product I noticed my face was much clearer. My partner has noticed and made comments too. I was ignorant when I wrote my first review because I had only known exfoliating products to have abrasive bits in them. I didn't realize exfoliating could be a chemical process. Now that I understand more how the product works I use it almost daily and it has been helpful with keeping breakouts away and even reversed some cystic spots that try to pop up. If I don't pick at them and just use this wash they seem to clear up nicely. I also started to notice the difference in how my face feels before and after washing it is subtle but you can feel the dirt and oil lift from the pores. I'm sorry for my previous one star review please accept this 5 star in its place!!! *End edit* I wanted to try this to avoid ingrown hairs and thought it would be satisfying but I hate it Zero lather, pores still feel clogged, I end up pumping more and more and applying because it just disappears? I'm not sure what is exfoliating ? I thought there would be texture but it's just non lathering thin liquid. I have never been more disappointed with a Cetaphil product and will be going back to the daily cleanser because when I use that one I can actually feel the gunk in my pores lift out where this one just ...lays over? My face dies not feel refreshed or softer or clean it's bizzare. My face has had some pretty bad cystic breakout spots since using it too , waste of money.

Love this face wash. I tend to have sensitive skin and have to be very careful with which products I use. This is very gentle on my skin and does not cause me to break out. Leaves my skin feeling, clean and soft.

I've been using this gentle exfoliating face wash for 3 months and I can say so far that it has worked good for me, at least for keeping my face (normal to oily skin) hydrated and clean. It has not irritated my face once. Good size and definitely worth the money. Even though I use it twice a day, the bottle still looks full. It's going to last the entire year.

I’ve been enjoying this Cetaphil exfoliant! It feels gentle enough to work into my skincare routine while still leaving my skin feeling refreshed and smoother. The texture is easy to apply and it doesn’t feel overly harsh. A nice product for regular skincare! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great

Perfect for mix and oily skin

So good