Eucerin Cleansing Gel for acne-prone skin

A small number of users reported experiencing dryness, breakouts, or found the natural scent off-putting.

Highlights

• +Gentle on skin Mostly Mentioned

  • “I've repurchased this cleanser many times because it's so gentle and reliable on my skin.”
  • “It feels incredibly gentle so I can see why it would be great for anyone with sensitive skin.”
  • “It perfectly balances powerful cleansing with gentle, hydrating care.”
  • “I love it because it doesn't break me out, dry me out, or irritate my skin.”
• +Hydrating and non-drying Mostly Mentioned

  • “This cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed, but not tight or dry.”
  • “My skin feels incredibly soft, clean, and hydrated afterward—never stripped or dry.”
  • “Gentle and soft with a smooth finish—no deep dryness, just a hydrated feel that lasts.”
  • “It moisture the skin without the heavy feeling of worrying about clogged pores.”
• +Removes makeup Often Mentioned

  • “It easily removes my makeup, dirt, and oil at the end of the day without any harshness.”
  • “It does easily remove most of the makeup I wear that day.”
  • “One of my absolute favorite things about this is I do notice that it removes my makeup like super easy.”
  • “I think that this alone will be able to remove the makeup.”
• +Fragrance-free formula Sometimes Noted

  • “I really like that it's fragrance-free, which makes it suitable for everyday use.”
  • “The fragrance-free formula works perfectly for daily use.”
  • “Could see that it would work for some people with it being fragrance and alcohol free.”
  • “It's fragrance-free, but there's that distinctive scent that comes with unscented products.”
• –Causes skin dryness Rarely Noted

  • “Even tho it claims to be hydrating it really stripped my skin making it feel tight irritated and uncomfortable.”
  • “This product dried me out so bad that the skin under my eyebrows starting flaking.”
  • “Gentle but it makes my skin dry a bit.”
  • “I was peeling on my forehead and under my chin.”
• –Triggers breakouts Rarely Noted

  • “Broke my face out bad.”
  • “I broke out worse than I did before using.”
  • “It dried me out so bad my skin produced so much excess oil... and I broke out.”
• –Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted

  • “It has a weird smell but it won't last for too long.”
  • “There's that distinctive scent that comes with unscented products.”
  • “Personally, I'd describe it as a slight earthy smell.”
• –Weak cleansing Rarely Noted

  • “Doesn't Cleanse Well.”
  • “Mild formulas tend to leave you feeling like they didn't cleanse thoroughly enough.”
  • “As it's hard to tell if it's removed [pore filling products].”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, walmart.com, eucerinus.com, skinsort.com, hwahae.com, and more