I have polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS. Or to those of us suffering with it “THE BANE OF OUR EXISTENCE.” Because not only does it hinder your ability to have a baby, it also wreaks havoc on your skin. It’s a fun ailment, that one. Or not.
This is why I’m totally skin care obsessed, because no one told my pores that I am closing in on thirty for goodness sakes and could they please get their act together and stop breaking me out like a fourteen year old girl? I’m known to try every new skincare product that comes along promising drastic results. My husband is not fond of walking down the skin care aisle with me when we go to the store because I’m all “THIS ONE! I HAVEN’T TRIED THIS ONE!” and apparently my exuberance over exfoliating masks embarrasses him or something.
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The staple of my routine is Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser, ever since my roommate introduced me to it back in college. I admit to being disloyal and straying from it every now and then when a flashy bottle or an ad showing that cute girl from the Remember The Titans movie and her nice, clear skin catches my eye. But over the ten year course of our relationship, I always return to the dependable cream and blue bottle. Of all the skincare products that I own, this is the one I can’t live without, the one I keep a travel bottle filled with at all times.
The thing is, it doesn’t dry out my skin. And my skin is pretty dry any time of year. I know right? My skin is dry AND acne-prone. THANKS FOR NOTHING, OVARIES. But without fail winter comes and my skin is all “WHAT IS GOING ON?!” And I’m like “Baby, it’s cold outside.”
Oh wait, that’s not me. That’s Nick Lachey. (STAY OUT OF IT, NICK LACHEY! <- If you got that joke, then you and I would be the best of friends.)
Probably scientific studies could be done about how dry my skin gets in the wintertime while still managing to NOT BE CLEAR. I’m not at all bitter about this, obviously. And also? I’m really fair skinned. Do you know what runs in my family? Skin cancer. I am not even kidding. I was dealt an AMAZING genetic hand, right?
So any moisturizer I use has to have SPF in it, even when the sun is nowhere near the northern hemisphere (what, I paid attention in science, y’all) so that I am forced to rely on things like blush for a little bit of color. Because seriously, skin cancer is no joke.
In all of my years using Cetaphil products as my cleanser, I had never tried a Cetaphil brand moisturizer. Don’t ask me why. I don’t have a good answer. I could make up something witty but the truth is that I often overlook things that are totally obvious. Like how yesterday I was stacking blocks with Scarlette and Jeff said “Wow, if you get five stacked I will be really impressed!” and I answered “Well, I just did but Lettie knocked them down.” And he cocked his head to the side, patted my shoulder and said “I thought it was pretty obvious that I was talking to the BABY there, honey.” In other news, I am AMAZING at stacking baby blocks.
So Cetaphil brand sent me their Cetaphil® Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 to try out. I’m really working on being less long-winded, I swear. It’s pretty light for a moisturizer that has SPF in it; many other brands that I have tried feel heavy or oily. But it does help give the extra moisture I need for the colder winter weather. I can’t claim a long-term love affair with it like the one I have with my Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser, but I will tell you that I definitely have a crush. The ball’s in your court now, moisturizer. Play well, my friend.
Cetaphil brand and BlogHer are giving away a $100 Visa Gift Card to one of my readers! PLUS there is a coupon for y’all to print that will give you $3 off any two Cetaphil products! Click here to save up to $3. This makes me love them even more, because I know an unexpected $100 will be a great blessing to one of you and I LOVE COUPONS. To be entered, just leave me a comment letting me know of all the skin care products you own, which one could you not live without?
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I also try other things, but always go back to Cetaphil! I’ll have to try the moisturizer.
I haven’t found that product that I can’t live without yet. Maybe I should try Cetaphil!
Ditto here…I haven’t found one I loved so much I couldn’t live without it. BUT I’m going to try Cetaphil…thanks for the coupon and the heads up!
I will have to try Cetaphil. I try a lot of things too and never stick with anything in particular. Half the time I end up using the bar of soap in the shower! Probably not my best choice.
Dove body wash is the one for me. I’ve used some really fancy and expensive body washes over the years (I do not like bar soap) but I always come back to Dove. It leaves my skin soft and helps with dryness – although I still suffer from that a little. Will have to try the Cetaphil!
The one product I can’t live without is my Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion.
I cannot live without adding a drop of Vitamin E oil for each pump of lotion in the morning. It keeps my skin soft and moisturized all day without feeling greasy or sticky. Plus, having done it for a few years now, even the worst scar I had on my knee from my childhood is almost completely gone. I also credit that, and good skin genetics, to no pregnancy stretch marks.
Having seen your face, I shall now be buying some Vitamin E oil
I use Proactiv daily for my skin!
I used to love Cetaphil, but they have parabens, so I stopped using them
I will have to try Cetaphil!
Imagine my dismay at being 53 and still having breakouts!! Rosacea and me are not liking each other. My face is red, rough and patchy and all breakouts to that and it is not a pretty picture. I’ve gone from olive oil to prescription strength face wash to cleanse my face and haven’t settled on a must have product for washing. I do really like the Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream to try to combat the extra dryness. I haven’t tried Cetaphil but am willing to give that a try too–especially if they pick me as the winner–you know, I’m sacrificial like that.
My son’s skin is terribly dry. Our pediatrician recommended Ceatphil! Can’t live without the lotion.
Can’t live without Cetaphil for my dry skin.
Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion! Awesome product! (thank you for the laughs you bring! I love reading your blog! This world needs more humor!)
I use Basis skin wash but my daughter only uses Cetaphil and it does a wonderful job for her.
Ooooh! Oooh! We can totally be best friends. Does it count if I only saw that clip on the Soup?? As far as skin care goes, I’ll just saw baking soda b/c I use it to exfoliate everything.
I could not live without my Eucerin Cream!
I am another sucker for new skin care products! I am slightly older than you, and my skin still breaks out randomly. It is sooooo frustrating! My favorite product that I cannot live without is Aveeno Positively Radiant moisturizer, but I’m not opposed to trying something new!
I tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/ShellyBooBoo2/status/280787088264278017
Love Cetaphil cream for my body lotion and would love to try more products.
I use Cetaphil & would love $100
Because both my parents had awful skin growing up, they got me started early with Proactiv. I use the (insanely time consuming) 5 step system every night and it really does work. It is still a staple in my daily routine.
I can’t live without Aquaphor healing ointment
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/280822431701159938
I couldn’t do without hand lotion. My hands get terribly dry in the winter months.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/280829035574087680
I couldn’t live without Neutrogena Rainbath Deep Moisture Body Wash.
blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/cspring31971/status/280841602149281794
blondie_31971(at)yahoo(dot)com
My preteen daughter, (can’t believe I just said that or that I have one) was recommended by the dermatologist to use Cetaphil. So far so good. I have not used it but will try it for sure because I have oily, break-out prone, fair, skin-cancer genetics, history as well. I have also used sebamed and like it a lot. Would love the chance to win!!! Do they have anything to counteract my crow’s feet? (remember pre-teen daughter?)
I love the original cetaphil cream in the large tub…it is amazing on my face and on my baby’s severly dry skin, love it.
i think i too have tried everything new with pretty packaging and big promises, i have never found one that works. i haven’t even heard of cetaphil before!
I use the sensitive Cetaphil. Recommended by my dermatologist and I still use it. Used it with a face cloth and water and now use it with a Clarisonic and water. I used to sell very high end cosmetics-Cetaphil is a staple. I have been sent other things to try-always immediately go back to my Cetaphil.
I managed to get all the way to 5 days before my 26th birthday before having crazy skin issues. I think my bio clock is off a decade or so. But this post is a godsend because I have been searching for something magical to heal my skin. And yay for coupons!
Our little boy has dry skin and we use Cetaphil – works great and isn’t too oily!
I cannot live without Carmex lip balm
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/280890065079631872
elena150980 at yahoo dot com
The cetaphil gentle facial cleanser is my fav! I have über oily skin, and this is the only face soap that keeps my skin well balanced!
Crabtree rosewater lotion….
sorry your skin is dry and acne prone lol I can’t live without a moisturizer that’s fragrance free and has spf 15+, right now I’m using olay, would give cetaphil a try. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
songyueyu at gmail
tweet: https://twitter.com/syytta/status/280906974927921152
songyueyu at gmail
I have serious skin problems, have tried numerous products and have yet to find one that works well on me!
I don’t know WHY I haven’t tried Cetaphil. I will have to do that this weekend!
Iam definitley foing to try the Cetaphil cleanser as that is one of what seems like 100′s that has never been on my radar. I can’t say I have love for any skin care products right now. I have really dry skin and every moisturizer I use causes breakouts. ugh.
I, too, have PCOS (shaking my fist!!) so my favorite skin care product is a little pill called Doxycycline prescribed by my dermatologist. I’m 28 and have probably tried every cleanser/ moisturizer combination out there. Nothing has worked like this pill. Oh yeah, I like to roll my eyes at the Proactiv commercials.
I have always really liked Biore products–they sold me with that whole nose-strip cleaner years ago–but also resort to St. Ives when on a budget (which does a fine job, I must say). I would love to try out Cetaphil though after reading this review, especially the moisturizer. And PS–I LOVED that story about hte blocks
We <3 cetaphil products for our 3 year old with eczema.
i love my too faced chocolate bronzer!
tweet
https://twitter.com/MeandBells/status/281072513541365761
I use Cetaphil face cleanser every day. I love that it’s so gentle on my very sensitive skin. I didn’t realize they also had moisturizer – I will have to check that out!
Cetaphil is my life saver!! I don’t know what I would do without it… I’m obsessed!!!
I totally got that OTH reference, so we could definitely be the best of friends! I used Proactiv and loved it for years, but it’s so expensive and it weirdly stains any towel I use while using it, so I’ve been on the lookout for a new go-to product. I will have to try the Cetaphil!
I use Cetaphil everynight, works so well on my sensitive skin!
I use Neutrogena stress acne relief cleanser and it has seemed to work very well for me!
I use the same face wash, and love how it seems to work well for everyone in my family…clearing up what could be a lot of clutter in the shower! That being said, my ultimate can’t-live-without-it skin care product is Olay oil minimizing toner. This sounds totally bananas, since my skin is more on the dry side also, but this toner helps to balance out my moisture level.
I am currently pregnant and breaking out a lot because of it, so I couldn’t live without my peroxide gel! chambanachik at gmail dot com
Totally going to give it a try! Thanks!
I can’t live without my proactiv. I breakout way too bad without it.
tweet
https://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/281228575066161152
I love Cetaphil! My sister-in-law is a (super hot) dermatologist and after trying for years to get my skin under control, I finally asked her and she said CETAPHIL. I need to try their lotion. I would by a million bottles with my Visa gift card (or at least as many as I could).
I don’t know if it is technically a skin care product, but I can not live without blistex.
I love Cetaphil! It’s possible that you have Rosacea. It is very common in women. Talk to your dermatologist about it. I had the same symptoms for years and a small dose of mynocycline daily has cleared it…and the sometime splotch red nose and face…right up!
I can not live without my Tom’s of Maine Oilve Oil facial soap
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
2nd entry – tweet – https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/281530658617167874
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
Burt’s Bees lip balm!
I love Cetaphil too. I use the face wash for normal to oily skin and it just makes my face feel clean and refreshed! I also use the lotion in the jar that I mix in a prescription ointment for dry skin. I love the way it makes my arms and legs feel! It’s very thick and creamy. I haven’t used their facial moisturizer though. I may have to give that a try.
I could not live without my chap stick!
I couldn’t live without my Cetaphil face wash
https://twitter.com/Momlovesl/status/281849599537328128
I can’t live without my Oil of olay moisturizer. It makes my skin feel so hydrated and fresh!!!
I have to have a good thick moisturizer in the winter. My skin dries out so bad!
My skin issues aren’t quite as drastic as yours, but I definitely have dry skin that breaks out-but instead of pimples that come to the surface and then heal, they become cysts under my skin. Never had a problem ’til I hit my 20′s; go figure. I haven’t tried Cetaphil but it sounds like I should! I plan on trying it out, whether I win or not
Vaseline grease is my go to for my dry skin
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/282162973265522689
may kay extra emollient night cream
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/282215457325469696
I could not live without my clinique moisturizer!
also tweeted – https://twitter.com/steffers516/status/282243740221976576
I love any kind of sunscreen. And I currently use a night cream that has plant stem cells.
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/282301478461403136
A product I can’t leave without is Proactiv Refining Mask..works wonders on zits.
Happy Holidays!
RT: https://twitter.com/JoJoz_Beauty/status/282474861559951361
I use olive oil at night when my skin gets really dry. I smell like fried foods, but it works amazing!
demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com
I couldn’t live without my clinique city block spf
tweeted https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/282635561389404160
I couldn’t live without my lipbalm. My lips get so dry – especially in the winter.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/282636806615334912
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
I couldn’t live without my Burt’s Bees lip balm to keep my lips from drying out. I use different moisturizers so don’t have a fave.
https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/282654586760736768
I love my Oil of Olay!
I could not live without my Oil of Olay lotion. It’s the only thing I’ve used on my face for as long as I can remember! But I’m always looking for a good face wash, so I’ll be trying this!
I use Olay Ultimate Moisture Body Wash, My skin is dry , I feel like a aligator sometimes. But I’m always ready to try something new that will be better for my face
Coconut oil.. Great for everything!
https://mobile.twitter.com/AskViv/status/283136353447849984
Tweeted giveaway!
I don’t think I could live without my moisturizer.
My Aveeno positively Radiant!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/um_lil_cutie/status/283436412886470658
I, too, have PCOS. Ain’t it wonderful? NOT! I totally get your oily/dry skin.
I don’t have a favorite product yet. Nothing has EVER worked for me. I am using Clean & Clear Sensitive Skin Foaming Facial and Neutrogena Moisturizer for now. I only use the Neutrogena Moisturizer because I read in a magazine Hayden Panattiere say you should always moisturize no matter how oily your skin is. And we know she’s got bomb looking skin. Otherwise, I would’ve never thought about it.
I can’t live without my moisturizer (green apple antioxidant)…my skin gets so dry without it
I’ve used both of these since I was pregnant for the second time, and I love them.
The one product I have found I cannot live without is my DDF Amplifying Elixer. It makes any product you apply over it soak into your facial and neck skin like a sponge. It is one product i can’t live without!
https://twitter.com/StilettogirlTMB/status/284375508551090176
i dont have any products- but i wish i did- i need major beauty help- all i use is dove soap and i can live without it
tcogbill at live dot com
I must have my Nivea lip balm because I can’t stand having dry lips!
I couldn’t live without my l’oreal regenrist cream
Nothing can replace my Dove Beauty Bar.
tweet
https://twitter.com/BBirdie2/status/285119529196077057
Could not live without my goat milk soap.
I cant live without my chapstick
I couldn’t live without my Burts Bees chapstick.:D
acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/AACMorell/status/285639089103962114
acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com
I could not live without my Dior mascara.
I tweeted this at https://twitter.com/LizzyAllen123/status/285883581895684096
I can’t live without my moisturizer with SPF or my skin would be very dry but would like to try Cetaphil products. Thanks for this review and giveaway.
ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com
I tweeted about this promotion: https://twitter.com/ctong2/status/286028834975920128
ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com
I have the same problem! So frustrating!!!
I have a drawer full of skincare products and I cannot live without Burt’s Bees Night Cream and Nivea Lip Balm. I use it morning and at night because my skin is extremely dry. Isn’t it weird how different everyone’s skin is?
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/286280612665491456
tweeted
Thank you!
I could not live without my daily body lotion. I use several brands depending on what condition my skin is in at that time.
wbailey113 at hotmail dot com
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/286293965643325440
wbailey113 at hotmail dot com
couldn’t live without my Amazing Grace 3 in 1 shower gel
i tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/286310855077933058
In the winter I have to have my lip balm handy at all times.
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
tweet
https://twitter.com/wizardewu/status/286358028658282496
eugeniewu at gmail dot com
I love cetaphil! My kids have eczema and Cetaphil has been the best solution for them. Thanks so much for the giveaway! I can buy a ton of Cetaphil with that giftcard!
I was thinking face/body wash, but REALLY, truthFULLY, I use these makeup remover wipes everyday that I’ve yet to take into consideration… As I don’t wash my face/body everyday, the wipes being efficient enough would have to do! Thanks for the chance!
Tweeted too! https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/286594493845741568
I can’t live without my Clinique yellow lotion!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/286660353708933120
face moisturizer for me. thanks for the chance to win. kmassman gmail
I can’t live without my Andalou Naturals Pumpkin Glycolic Mask!
I can’t do without my lip balm! My poor lips get so fry and flaky without it!
tweet! https://twitter.com/LAMusing/status/287047890378035200
I think I need my (Cetaphil–dermatologist recommended to me years ago) cleanser AND moisturizer! I use both every day!
Tweet! https://twitter.com/lexiquin/status/287081526489907200
I love Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. It is so gentle, not drying, and doesn’t make me break out.
Tweet https://twitter.com/kopperkirlz/status/287092431827120129
Of all the skin care products I own, I cannot live without lotion! My skin will be all too tight and dry. I need rich and creamy lotion in the winter for sure!
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/287116480099778560
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I would Love to win this!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/Bcmymommasaysso/status/287543595496529920
I’m a Cetaphil user and can’t live without my moisturizer, esp. during the winter months.!
For me it would be a good sensitive skin moisturizer! My skin gets so dry and my son has horrible allergies!
landfjacobson @ charter.net
I tweeted https://twitter.com/Ilovemybeagle2/status/287678062148071424
landfjacobson @ charter.net
Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer have been my stand by products for years.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/287696393378861056
I use Cetaphil cleanser, then all my moisturizers are from Avon. But the one skin product I could not do without is Retin-A.
Tweeted.
https://twitter.com/Jayne_Martin/status/287750891988213760
I love my eucerin daily spf moisturizer!
tweeted https://twitter.com/mermont84/status/288039051871797248
I can’t live without my daily nighttime moisturizer.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
I Tweeted; https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/288065880284340225
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
Couldn’t do without petroleum jelly. I use it to remove my eye makeup.
I couldnt live without facial moisturizer because my skin gets really dry especially after shaving
rounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/288086179205771264
my neutrogena eyecream
nannypanpan@gmail.com
I could not live without my moisturizer
Tweet
https://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/288115635723042817
If I don’t moisturize, my skin would probably be scaly. So, MOISTURIZER!
I don’t know if this counts but I couldn’t live without my lip balm
I can’t do without my body lotion in the winter.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/leedhowell/status/288134984882065408
I could not live without my Simple Face Moisturizer!
I would DIE without my lip balm! I have one everywhere I hang out in my house and always carry one in my pocket when I leave home. I can’t handle dry lips ever!!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/288297464702840833
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
My Keri Lotion
thanks
Simple Face Moisturizer is the best
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/288389220689649664
Burt’s Bees Lip balm
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/288440231378690049
Oil of olay facial cleanser
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/288446352998932480
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
My dad has used the lotion for years, did not know about the washed, would love to try them. I have very itchy skin, and like to use those items geared for sensitive skin.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/BIBEF2/status/298176471229415424
For me, it’s been Cetaphil face wash for years. Now, I’ve added a sonic cleaning device and it’s like Cetaphil squared!
people are still commenting and Cetaphil is still facing booking this link – it is still an open contest, if you so – please enter me, I am a new user of Cetaphil and need to stock up or try a different product they offer, thank you for the chance to win
I haven’t yet been able to find a specific skin care product that I can’t live without
I would like to find a good moisturizer with SPF, so I think I have to try the Cetaphil one soon.
Here is my tweet: https://twitter.com/dianek93/status/298179950790451202
My daughter has terrible acne and is on accutane which really dries out her sking and Cataphil is the only product that works for her!
I have used Cetaphil products for years!
Last year, Cataphil has become my favorite cleanser.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/Pinckney4
My sister uses this everyday. I would love to win it for her!
Everytime after I shower, I need a body lotion that will keep my skin moisturized and protected. I have tried the Cetaphil moisturizing cream and love how rich and quickly my skin drinks this up
Cetaphil diehard here! I’d love to win!
I’ve got PCOS and the hubby has ectopic dermatitis. We’ve got bad skin issues all around. We use Cetaphil because the dermatologist recommends it above any other soap. My skin on my face is so dry it has moved into my hairline. So now I look like Josie from Josie and the pussy cats with a white strip in my hair even after I was it.
All it takes for my face to be supple and hydrated all day long is just a peanut size of Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream !! Nothing works better !!
Cetaphil Cream! I’ve been using it for half of my life, love it!! From acne in my teens to rosacea as an adult, it always works wonders on my skin.