Cleansing is an essential first step of your daily skincare routine and can help improve a variety of skin concerns from acne and rosacea to all types of sensitive skin conditions. The formula can vary from oils to cleansing balms or gels and gentle exfoliators, each designed to effectively cleanse, depending on your skin type.
Ahead, the best face washes for every skin type,
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser
The brand’s Gentle Facial Cleanser comes highly recommended by Viera because it’s formulated with glycerin and coco glucoside meant to gently rid the skin of dirt, oil, and makeup without irritating skin. It is preferable on how soothing this formula is, which is ideal for sensitive types, because of what it doesn’t include. It’s soap-free, botanical extract-free, plus free of sulfates, dyes, fragrances, and parabens.
Active Ingredients: Glycerin, coco glucoside | Skin Type: Acne-prone/sensitive/eczema-prone | Cruelty-Free: No
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CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
CeraVe is a reigning champion in the world of drugstore face washes. Recommended by Viera, the brand’s Cream-to-Foam Cleanser works overtime to remove excess oil and dirt, gently exfoliate, and hydrate the skin without stripping it.
Active Ingredients: Ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, lactic acid | Skin Type: Dry | Cruelty-Free: No
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel
When it comes to premium skincare, Dr. Dennis Gross is a household name. The renowned dermatologist’s Pore Perfecting Gel contains both AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids), plus glycerin and buchu leaf extract. This formula claims to balance oil production, combat blackheads, and reduce the appearance of pores.
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Active Ingredients: Salicylic acid, mandelic acid, glycolic acid, glycerin, barosma betulina leaf extract | Skin Type: Acne-prone/oily/dry/combination | Cruelty-Free: Yes
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier’s soap-free Milky Jelly Cleanser is super gentle, non-irritating (even if you get it in your eyes), and suitable for all skin types. Say hello to soft skin—thanks to allantoin, pro-vitamin B5, and comfrey root extract.
Active Ingredients: Poloxamer, allantoin, pro-vitamin B5, comfrey root extract, aquaxyl | Skin Type: All |Cruelty-Free: Yes
Tatcha The Rice Wash Soft Cream Cleanser
If you haven’t tried a softening cleanser yet, be introduced to The Rice Wash. Tatcha’s beloved pH-balanced formula leans on Japanese algae, rice powder, and hyaluronic acid promising to moisturize for an all-around better-looking complexion. We think this ingredient blend makes the expensive price point worth it, especially if you’re prone to sensitivity.
Active Ingredients: Japanese algae, hyaluronic acid, rice powder | Skin Type: Dry/combination/mature |Cruelty-Free: Yes
