Cetaphil Soothing Gel Cream 226g Set
10 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (2,912 reviews) · 68% great moisture, 64% not sticky (Olive Young official) · a body gel cream popular in summer
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Community summary
First, the limits of the sample. We read only 10 reviews first-hand, and 2 of them are nearly identical in content, so the keyword numbers are only a rough guide to the trend. For the overall picture, it's right to prioritize Olive Young's official metrics (4.8 rating, 2,912 reviews, 68% great moisture, 64% not sticky).
The most common theme in the sample is summer use (6 reviews). People go on to say the gel texture is light and feels cool when applied (cooling feel: 4 reviews), and 4 reviews say it absorbs quickly without stickiness. 2 reviews mention it has almost no scent.
5 reviews say the set is generous, with a large size and even a free body wash. On the other hand, 3 reviews call the moisture average, and there's advice for very dry skin to use a body lotion as well. Although the product name says 'soothing,' one review said it didn't calm an itchy area.
These are counts we took directly from the 10 reviews read. The sample is small, so treat them only as a rough guide to the trend, and prioritize Olive Young's official metrics for the overall picture.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute metrics (based on 2,912 reviews, rating 4.8). These are not values we assigned — they're as tallied on Olive Young.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Light gel texture for summerThe most common theme in the sample (6 reviews). A recurring comment is that the gel type is comfortable to apply in hot weather.
- Non-sticky absorption4 reviews say it absorbs quickly with no stickiness. Olive Young's metric also shows 'not sticky' at 64%.
- Cooling feel4 reviews say it feels temporarily cool when applied.
- Generous size and set5 reviews say the large 226g size plus a free body wash makes it good for the whole family.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Some call the moisture average3 reviews say the moisture is about right for summer, and there's advice for very dry skin to layer the same brand's body lotion on top. Olive Young's metric, however, shows 'great moisture' at 68%, so impressions differ depending on skin condition.
- A review says it got sticky with sweat1 review said that after applying it in the morning and sweating, it felt sticky all day.
- Runny texture, so store with care1 review said it leaked when stored upside down with the cap not fully closed. Another 1 review said the expiration date was shorter than expected.
- Free body wash scent is hit-or-miss2 reviews said the free body wash's scent or feel wasn't to their taste. This is separate from any assessment of the gel cream itself.
- Based on users' own impressions, small sampleThe sample read is only 10 reviews, and soothing and moisture are users' own impressions that vary by person. One review also said it didn't calm an itchy area, and we make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- When you want a body product that goes on light and non-sticky in summer
- When you like a cool feeling right after applying
- When you prefer a product with almost no scent
- When you want a large size the whole family can share
May not suit you if: When you have very dry skin and want this one product to cover all your moisture needs. There's advice to use a body lotion as well / When you expect relief from itching. One review said it didn't calm down / When you're looking for a rich, heavy winter body cream
How to Use Cetaphil Soothing Gel Cream 226g Set
- For dry skin, some reviews suggest applying this gel cream first and then layering a body lotion
- For oily skin, one review says mixing it 3:1 with a body lotion feels clean
- One tip: it feels even cooler if you sit in front of a fan after applying
- The texture is runny, so there's advice to close the cap tightly if you store it upside down
Price & buying tips
- There's a set that comes with 2 free 50ml body washes, but sets and prices change over time, so check before you buy Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Body & hair picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the body and hair category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. Is Cetaphil Soothing Gel Cream sticky?
Olive Young's official metric shows 'not sticky' at 64%, and 4 of the reviews we read say it absorbs quickly. That said, 1 review said it got sticky with sweat, so if you sweat a lot in hot weather, we suggest starting with a small amount.
Q. How's the moisture? Is it okay in winter too?
Olive Young's metric shows 'great moisture' at 68%, but 3 reviews in our sample call it average, and there's advice for very dry skin to layer a body lotion on top. Most of the sample is about summer use, so there were few reviews of using it alone in winter.
Q. Can I use it on my face?
1 review in the sample says they use it on both face and body, but that's too few to generalize from. Check the product label on whether it's suitable for the face, and if your skin is sensitive, we suggest testing a small amount first.
Q. If it's a 'soothing' gel cream, is it good for itching?
One review said it didn't calm an itchy area, and another noted the cool feeling after applying is temporary. We make no soothing or treatment claims, and if itching persists, we recommend seeing a doctor.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating, 2,912 reviews, 68% great moisture, and 64% not sticky are Olive Young's official figures, while the keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves across 10 reviews. The sample is small, so treat them only as a rough guide to the trend. We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Q. How do I use Cetaphil Soothing Gel Cream 226g Set?
For dry skin, some reviews suggest applying this gel cream first and then layering a body lotion For oily skin, one review says mixing it 3:1 with a body lotion feels clean One tip: it feels even cooler if you sit in front of a fan after applying The texture is runny, so there's advice to close the cap tightly if you store it upside down
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