Which is better for oily, acne-prone skin?

The DermaControl Foam Wash. It is built for oily and combination skin and uses zinc to control surface oil and shine. The Gentle Skin Cleanser has no oil-control ingredients.

Which is gentler on sensitive skin?

Both are marketed for sensitive skin and are fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. The Gentle Skin Cleanser's cream formula is the safer choice if your skin stings or tightens after foaming washes.

Can the Gentle Skin Cleanser remove makeup?

Not well. It is a gentle cream cleanser, not a makeup remover. The DermaControl Foam Wash is the one marketed to remove makeup, impurities and pore-clogging oils.

Do I need to rinse the Gentle Skin Cleanser off?

No. It can be wiped off with a soft cloth or rinsed, which makes it handy for travel or very dry, reactive skin. The DermaControl wash is a rinse-off foam.

Is the DermaControl wash worth it over the Gentle Skin Cleanser?

Only if oil and shine are your main complaint. If your skin is dry or easily irritated, the Gentle Skin Cleanser is the better fit regardless of price.

Yes. Some people use the DermaControl Foam Wash in the morning for oil control and the Gentle Skin Cleanser at night or on dry patches. Watch for dryness if you use the foam twice a day.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser vs Cetaphil DermaControl Foam Wash

Buy the Gentle Skin Cleanser if your skin is dry or reactive and you want a cream cleanser you can use without water. Buy the DermaControl Foam Wash if your skin is oily or combination and shine and clogged pores are the main problem. No prices were given for either product, so compare them at your stores on Deal.ai before deciding.

Today the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser costs $7.89 less at its best price.

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