No two skincare routines are the same. However, you could say they all begin with the same step: cleansing. Cleansing is the base of a well-balanced skincare routine, since it removes impurities, melts away makeup, and prepares your skin for other skincare products. It’s a huge step, and so it’s no wonder that so many of us want to get it right from the start! If you’ve been looking for the best face wash to set you on the right path, then look here: we’ve gathered our favorite cleansers in one handy list, so you will easily be able to find the best fit for your needs.
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Do I really need a face wash?
Yes, you definitely do. You may even skip it in the morning if your skin is not oily, but it’s not a good idea to finish your day without properly washing your face. The face wash is the only product that will remove excess oil, dirt, sunscreen residue, and particles without leaving your skin oversensitized—and that’s why regular body wash won’t do. The face wash is also the product that makes skincare make sense: there would be no point on applying skincare products, like a serum or moisturizer, without having the skin clean.
How do I choose a face wash?
To choose your ideal face wash, there are mostly three aspects to consider: your skin type and needs, your favorite presentation (gel, foam, etc), and price point.
Below, we have lovely suggestions for you, including mostly gel and foaming face washes. When it comes to your skin preferences and needs, think about excess oiliness, skin sensitivity, or dryness, and make sure the face wash caters to those needs. If that’s not enough for you to decide, your budget may be a good way to break the tie. If you fancy a nice texture and skincare experience, it may be worth it to explore high-end formulas. On the other hand, if you want to get the job done with a simple formula, you may opt to cut your expenses on the face wash and save up for leave-in formulas like a facial serum or sunscreen.
What is the best face wash for me?
Check the following options and who they work for to find your next favorite face wash. With solutions for oiliness, dryness, rosacea, and even sensitive skin, these face washes are a great way to start your beauty routine.
Clarins Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Best face wash for dry skin
Clarins Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Created with Clarins’ expertise, this Clarins Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser is ideal for dry skin types. It removes dirt, makeup, and other impurities without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier or stripping the skin of its natural moisture.
With shea butter, moringa extract, and [Gentle Complex], this cleanser works to provide soothing care for very dry skin. As a result, it nourishes and soothes the skin, while helping to lock in moisture. The texture feels heavenly on the skin, rich, soft, and lightly fragrant to deliver the best experience.
Sensilis Gentle Cleansing Mousse
Best face wash for sensitive skin
Sensilis Gentle Cleansing Mousse
Sensilis is a reference in skincare for those with sensitive skin. It should come as no surprise that they make one of the best facial washes for sensitive skin!
With a mild formula that is soap-free, this cleanser uses pro-vitamin B5 and hyaluronic acid in a practical rinse-off formula that can be used every day, all over the face (including eye area). Though gentle, this formula is effective enough to cleanse the skin, leaving a refreshing feeling. Hydrating and soft, it leaves the skin feeling comfortable, with none of the tightness or itching sensations that can sometimes be associated with rinse-off face washes.
Eucerin DERMOPURE Clinical Purifying Cleansing Gel
Best face wash for oily skin
Eucerin DERMOPURE Clinical Purifying Cleansing Gel
For the daily hygiene of oily skin, our customers are big fans of the Eucerin DERMOPURE Clinical Purifying Cleansing Gel.
Formulated with mild amphoteric surfactants, this face wash is much more than your average cleanser for oily skin. Indeed, it offers a triple action: it cleanses the skin by removing impurities, purifies the skin by reducing excess sebum, and even removes makeup. The result is a fresh and clear complexion that feels clean and purified.
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Bumpy Skin
Best face wash with salicylic acid
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Bumpy Skin
If you’re looking for a cleanser with salicylic acid, this CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser Bumpy Skin is a great option. The first CeraVe cleanser featuring salicylic acid, this formula harnesses the power of this ingredient to purify the skin, unclog pores, and remove excess sebum.
Because of these properties, this cleanser is especially interesting for oily and acne-prone skin. However, other skin types may also benefit from this cleanser by using it as a body wash on areas affected by excess oil, such as the back or shoulders.
Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
Best natural face wash
Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
This foaming cleanser from Caudalie has always been popular, but now it’s even better. It’s got a new name, too: Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser. With a vegan formula created with 97% natural origin ingredients, this unique cleanser transforms into a luscious foam that brings both comfort and freshness to the skin.
If you love a fragrant cleanser, you won’t be disappointed with this one. Like other Caudalie products, this face wash features a lovely fragrance, combining floral notes of rose, white wood, watermelon, violet leaves, and pink peppercorn.
Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash
Best face wash for acne
Cetaphil Pro Oil Control Foam Wash
This gentle foam wash is one of our favorites for both oily and acne-prone skin. Since it’s formulated to be gentle on the skin, this product can be used even by people suffering from an acute acne crisis or inflammatory acne. With a unique zinc complex, this foamy cleanser is able to deeply cleanse the skin, penetrating the pores and cleansing from within.
Even though this is a soap-free formula, it cleanses with a beautiful light foam that brings comfort to oily skin. Who says oily skin can’t benefit from fun, comforting cleansers?
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Unifying Micro-Peeling Gel
Best face wash for dark spots
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Unifying Micro-Peeling Gel
If dark spots are among your top skin concerns, you may want every product in your routine to offer anti-dark spot benefits. That is precisely the rationale behind the La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Unifying Micro-Peeling Gel; it is a facial gel that refreshes the skin while helping reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Suitable for daily use on the face, neck, and decollete, this cleansing foam is also ideal for those looking to revitalize dull skin that needs a boost of luminosity and radiance.
Rosacure Gel Gentle Cleansing Gel
Best face wash for rosacea
Rosacure Gel Gentle Cleansing Gel
Especially formulated for skin affected by rosacea, Rosacure Gel Gentle Cleansing Gel is a favorite of our very own Care to Beauty team.
The greatest strength of this cleanser is that it can be used even when the skin reveals persistent redness, couperose, or papulopustular rosacea. The formula delivers hydrating properties while providing the skin with a soothing and anti-inflammatory action. If you’ve been looking for the right cleanser to ease your skin into a soothing skincare routine, try this one!
Here at Care to Beauty, we believe that the best face wash for you is the one that respects your skin type and furthers your skincare goals. We hope we’ve made the search a little bit easier for you. Want to see more? Then make sure to drop by the shop, where we’ve got many more cleansers available.
