tldr; Reddit highly recommends Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser as an affordable, non-stripping, and super gentle option, especially for compromised skin barriers.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
“Honestly dermatologists dont care about routines or products. They honestly dont. They want you to use something basic af (cerave, etc) aside from their prescription meds. They dont typically care about products so it makes sense that hes not trying to go over them with you. My derm recommended me to talk to the estie at her practice for product questions. Also how come a derm? Your skin isnt that bad, definitely not bad enough that id think you'd need prescription meds!”
“Yessss! Micellar water & vanicream cleanser it is! Had the worst breakout after using cleansing oil and it took months for my skin to recover from it.”
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179 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026