face wash

Why do people hate the new formula of Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser?

About a year ago, people suddenly started complaining about this cleanser. Why? My dad dissects some interesting clues.

For many years, I was an avid fan of Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, because it made my face feel nice and cool after I rinsed it off. Recently, I was shopping for a new face wash, and I decided to check out my old favorite, to see if I wanted to try it out again after many years of absence.

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Update: What changed in the new formula?

What changed in the CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser's new formula? Let's hear My Dad the Chemist's take on the changes.

I recently received a request from a reader, asking me to compare the old CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser against the new formula. The reader wanted to know why the new formula was making her and her husband break out, whereas the old formula had been a favorite of theirs for years. First of all, reader, I feel your pain. I understand the frustration of realizing that a formerly holy grail product no longer makes your skin happy—simply because the company decided to change its formula for some…

Clean and Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser Review

This cleanser is strikingly similar to Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser. It's a decent option for travel, but not really a valid long-term option for me.

If you’re anything like me, when you’re traveling light, you probably don’t feel like transferring your normal face wash into a smaller container—so you’re forced to select among the travel-size options at your local drug store. The last time this happened to me, I opted for Clean and Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser because it looked pretty good (and I was hoping it would be a better choice than the MUJI moisturizing face soap I chose last time). After using it for a…