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3.5/5
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pHisoderm Normal to Oily Skin Cleanser Reviews

    3.5/5
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    August 05, 2008

    I liked this product well enough, it cleaned my skin and left it feeling soft. However I do prefer a wash with texture, to really get that clean feel. This felt almost creamy, and my skin isn't dry in the summer, more oily. I think if anything I would personally use this product in the winter when my skin is the driest and needs a gentle cleanser.

    All in all, it does the job well, and will use it again come winter!

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    August 05, 2008

    I think I remember my brother using Phisoderm products for acne way back in his high school days (and he's 36 now) and the products seemed very scientific and medicinal.
    I was excited to see the modern redesign of the packaging to make this face wash seem light and natural. Also, this facial cleanser bottle is so large it will last me a few months!

    As someone noted, it does not lather. But I can wash off my mascara by putting this right across my eye with my disposable contacts in and not a twinge of burning or redness. It is soft and gentle. The consistency is similar to the Dove face stuff my daughter uses, almost like kindergarten paste. There is no heavy scent. I like that it is a pump and not something you squeeze, and even though the pump is lockable I would not recommend it for travel because it only locks with a 1/4 turn. If it were a full turn or 2 that would make it possible for travel, but large for travel.

    I was so glad this came in the mail the week before my period so I could try it while my skin was at its worst. I usually have 5-6 days of shine and I only had 2. I usually get 2 pimples during that week that last all week, and I still got them but they were gone in 2 days.

    I tested this product twice a day for 7 days and love it. I will recommend it to my own pre-teen daughters.

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    3.3/5
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    August 02, 2008

    I've tried this cleanser and overall it's pretty good.

    Pros:
    Lockable pump, decent price for the quantity, refreshing and great for my dry skin.

    Cons: Personally, I prefer a cleanser that lathers, also it's a giant bottle-so not so ideal for travelling,

    I would recommend this product, but I would hope it would come in a smaller size for travel purposes.

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    4.3/5
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    August 02, 2008

    Despite not liking the body wash. I really liked this facial cleanser. The smell wasn't as harsh as the body wash which was nice. I happened to use it a few days after a minor breakout, and after using it a couple of times, my face had cleared up nicely. It also did not dry out my skin at all like most facial cleansers. One thing I loved was the pump on the bottle. It was easy to control how much comes out, as well I loved the fact that you could lock the pump, which is great for travel. I would definitely buy this cleanser again.

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    3.0/5
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    August 02, 2008

    Recently, I received pHisoderm Dry to Normal Skin Cleanser and pHisoderm Body Wash. Like most people, I was not familiar with pHisoderm until I got the products. Its a Canadian company that offers both facial and body cleanser. The skin cleanser was cream-like substance that felt like putting on lotion. It did not lather up which was fine with me because I have always been a fan of Cetaphil. Unlike Cetaphil, it did not remove make up which was a downer for my part. However, it did leave the face moisturized and refreshed. The bottle has basic packing and is quite large, so it would last for a very long time. The smell has a subtle distinctive chemical smell that may offset others, but I was not bothered by it. I recommend using this product at night because of its moisturizing component, but you'll need to use wipes to remove your make up beforehand. After two weeks of use, there were some small pimples on my face, but that may be due to other factors. The retail price for this product is $12.99 and can be found in drugstores such as Shoppers Drug Mart. Although I am still a fan of Cetaphil, pHisoderm is relatively cheaper and does a decent job. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an affordable mild and sensitive cleanser.

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    3.0/5
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    July 30, 2008

    This is an ok face wash. I prefer it for night-time cleansing than in the morning; it seems a bit too rich for morning washes for me. I like that it doesn't lather, as I prefer cream facial cleansers. I don't wear much makeup so this does a pretty good job of getting off all my makeup except for the mascara. I only wear water resistant formula mascaras that typically wash off with ease but this couldn't get all the mascara off so I still have to use a separate eye makeup remover for the mascara.

    I love that it doesn't leave my skin feeling dried out. Most store-bought cleansers dry my skin out horribly, but this leaves it feeling soft, smooth and moisturized.

    The only thing I don't really like is the smell. It is light, but very chemically. I think it smells a bit like glue. Other than that it's not bad. I'm not sure it's something I'd buy though, because of the fragrance.

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    4.0/5
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    July 30, 2008

    I love this. I use Cetaphil normally and I find with this- that my face feels cleaner.
    There is a smell to it and I don't really mind it. I prefer when I find good mild products that have some smell, instead of no smell.
    I have oily (combo) skin and this works even though it is Dry to Normal.
    I like that I can just turn the cap - when traveling with it (with some other bottles Cetaphil, my body lotion-- I loose product) eerrrr
    Cetaphil does remove make-up better ---but this does too (I think)
    I recommend this and will purchase again

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    4.0/5
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    July 29, 2008

    I'm quite impressed with this product! I've been using it as my night cleanser since I received the product. I usually buy normal to oily products as I have combination skin. This product is Normal to Dry and I find it works exactly the same. Maybe I can't smell, but I really didn't notice any smell with this product, to me it smells like an unscented moisturizer - Maybe I'm just used to this as with sensitive skin you rarely use perfumed products. Also, I love the pump feature, so much easier than the typical clam shell type dispenser.

    I like the fact that the cleanser does not lather up on my face. I am a dedicated Nivea gel cleanser and this is one of the things I love about Nivea. What I preferred about this product is that it left my skin feeling moisturized after washing. I find that pHisoderm is great for letting your skin rejuvenate while you sleep but not necessarily starting the day (especially in the hot summer weather!)

    I'm not sure I will go out and purchase this product as I love the products I currently use but, it's definitely gotten my attention and if my new night time routine keeps working this well and my skin continues to be pretty much acne free, I will go out and purchase it when I run out!

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    2.7/5
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    July 29, 2008

    This product feels gentle and cleans decently if you're not trying to take off a lot of makeup. I love the pump dispenser, however I'm not a big fan of the smell. It kinda smells greasy yet chemically... The product does not foam up, so it kind of feels like you're putting lotion all over your face.

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    3.3/5
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    July 28, 2008

    I got this as a part of the latest Chick Advisor Product Review Cub package.

    I have combination/acne prone skin and I was worried that this would make me break out, since the cleanser was pretty creamy. It did not make my skin break out which was great. This cleanser left my skin feeling clean and it was pretty gentle, however I didn't think it was anything special. Nothing to write home about.

    It does it's job, but there are way better cleansers out there.

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