Teenagers are known for their love of beauty products and looking good, but it's important to choose the right ones. If your teen is looking for a cleanser, here are some of the best options.
$23.50
I have struggled with terrible acne on my face and back since I was a teenager. I've tried every method imaginable: topical creams, pills, masks, medicated washes, the likes. ...Good for early teen skin
What it is: A refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid that clears the look of blemishes and targets future breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Remove dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid clears the look of blemishes, absorbs oil, and unclogs pores. After use, skin feels fresh, soft, and smooth.
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$24.00
I received this as a sample and gave it to my teen son. He is really enjoying it and asked for more. ...I bought this for my pre-teen son and he loves it. Pricey but love it.
What it is:
A multitasking formula to gently yet thoroughly cleanse face, body, and hairenriched with moisturizing wheat protein and panthenol.
What it is formulated to do:
All-Over Wash For Face, Hair & Body provides a luxuriously, foaming lather to remove sweat and dirt, without stripping away natural oils that keep skin and hair healthy. Gentle enough for all skin types, wheat protein and panthenol provide water-binding properties that help maintain essential moisture.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
What else you need to know:
This product is dermatologist tested and free of alcohol and colorants.
$39.00
I’m am going to be purchasing this for a while as my cleanser....i got the acne clearing kit and i highly recommend this and the moisturizer. works great for teenagers struggling with acne, it’s a must try!
What it is: An effective blemish wash with maximum-strength two percent salicylic acid that targets the breakout cycle while removing excess oil and makeup.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Blemishes, Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Over-the-counter level visibly clears blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts.
- Allantoin: Helps calm skin's appearance.
- Pro Vitamin B5: Helps condition and nourish the look of skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This effective wash cleans without over drying.
$16.00
I received this product complimentary from Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion. As a mother to a teenager who is prone to blackheads and breakouts and has oily skin, I decided they would be best suited to try this cleanser out. ...This cleanser feels great. I switched to oil cleansers a while ago and have been meaning to transition to gel cleanser and oily use oil cleansers only for make up.
What it is: A gel cleanser with salicylic acid and niacinamide to gently wash away impurities and visibly diminish blackheads and breakouts—without drying skin out.
Skin Type: Normal and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Gently dissolves debris, unclogging pores and visibly reducing breakouts.
- Glycolic Acid: Addresses acne and speeds up cell turnover for fresher-feeling, clearer-looking skin.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Soothes, visibly brightens, and evens the look of skin tone.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
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$32.00
My teenager likes it and I did noticed a difference on his skin in about 2 weeks. ...We took a before and after picture of my teen, and in two weeks it made a huge difference.
Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A self-heating treatment that provides a 93 percent reduction in blackheads in six weeks.
Solutions for:
- Pores
- Oiliness
If you want to know more…
This gentle-yet-effective treatment extracts blackheads without pain, squeezing, or damage to skin. When mixed with water, the unique formula develops a warming sensation that gently opens clogged pores for an easy removal of blackhead-causing dirt, oil, and debris. It smooths the way for clearer, softer, shine-free skin and helps keep future blackheads from developing.
$34.00
I've used this cleanser for almost a decade now. I love it. It served me well in my teen years through adulthood. ...This cleanser was the magic bullet for my acne prone skin.
What it is:
A gentle cream-to-foam cleanser with white lotus and soothing Rose de Franc for pampered skin.
What it is formulated to do:
This cleanser penetrates deep into the pores without over-drying to gently remove makeupeven the waterproof kindand to dissolve impurities and purify the skin.
$24.00
bought my full size after travel size. I never liked cleanser before this - they felt too harsh on my skin, and I am not a teenager, I'm 49 with good but sensitive skin, so I always used baby soap. ...Very good I’m a teen and it works really well with my skin type
What it is: A fragrance-free, gentle cleanser that effectively removes makeup, dirt, and grime, leaving skin soft and supple.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Pores, and Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Aloe: Helps calm, soothe, and nurture skin.
- Allantoin: Helps calm and soothe skin.
- Glycerin: A natural humectant that helps hydrate and smooth skin's appearance.
$44.00
I will ever be greatfull for Murad my face is so soft it's like new skin from when I was a teen. THANKS MURAD!!!!!...Murad Essential-C Cleanser...I love this cleanser. I have been using it for 9 months, it took 8 months for myself & my 2 teenagers to go through a tube.
What it is:
A patented antioxidant-rich cleanser that rehydrates environmentally damaged skin.
What it is formulated to do:
Essential-C Cleanser’s patented antioxidant-rich formula removes environmental impurities, rehydrates, and awakens the senses with a burst of citrus. Phospholipids and sodium PCA attract and bind moisture to dry skin, while a combination of vitamins A, C, and E defend skin from free radical damage. Allantoin and panthenol work to soothe environmentally stressed skin. Essential-C Cleanser is recommended as a step one cleanser in any Murad Environmental Shield® regimen. It is formulated to cleanse and rehydrate skin as part of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health® system of care.
$42.00
Perfect for Reluctant Teen...I liked it so much and definitely recommend it to all pimple prone skin types... i am not a teenager but still getting pimples ... but after using this cleanser i am impressed with the results.
What it is: A foaming cleanser that visibly clears signs of acne and aging—powered by encapsulated salicylic acid and prebiotic technology.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Encapsulated Salicylic Acid 0.5% and Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliate, clear clogged pores, and visibly brighten skin.
- Plant-Derived Glycerin: A powerful prebiotic that maintains visibly healthy, balanced skin.
- Menthol, Camphor, Tea Tree, and Chamomile Flower: Cool and calm breakout-irritated skin.
$34.00
Wish I had this to use as a teen!...This cleaner is great- even as an adult with skin that’s just started aging, I wish I had it as my first cleanser when I was a teen too! The name is perfect. ...The scent hits super nostalgic. Like a teenager of the 90s making a cleanser nostalgic of their moms cold cream, kinda scent.
What it is: A gel-based cleanser that purifies skin, removing dirt, oil, impurities, and makeup without a drying effect.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Probiotic Extracts: Soothe and nourish skin.
- Prebiotics (Chicory Root): Visibly minimize wrinkles and improve firmness.
- Turmeric, White Tea, and Blueberry: Hydrate skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Powered by superfoods, this cult-favorite, refreshing cleanser gently exfoliates with lactic acid to reveal visibly glowing skin.