Pimple cleansers are a new and growing category of skincare products that have been designed to help you get rid of your pimples faster. They are usually made with natural ingredients like tea tree oil and salicylic acid, which are known for their ability to dry up blemishes and unblock pores. Here are some of the best pimple cleansers available today.
$11.99
This literally gave me acne :( I barely had any acne before using, would get the occasional pimple/mascne. I bought mainly for blackheads/pores and it left me with pimples all over my chin. ...As someone who occasionally suffers from pimples this is a great gentle cleanser for those days. ...Great for pimple days
What it is: A lightly foaming cleanser that dissolves makeup and dirt while penetrating pores to visibly diminish blackheads and breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Gently exfoliates and unclogs pores by dislodging dead skin cells.
- Zinc Compound: Mops up excess sebum and soothes skin.
- Allantoin 0.5%: Soothes irritation and supports growth of healthy skin tissue.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$10.00
After using this product for the past few days my face it’s more smooth , I have less pimples and I only wish that the wipes were a litle softer but besides that they are perfect...I usually double cleanse with a oil cleanser and then water based cleanser. However, when I travel I’m usually in a pinch for something easier.
What it is: A pack of cleansing or exfoliating wipes infused with micellar water to quickly remove makeup for visibly clearer, brighter skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Dullness
Formulation: Wipes
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: These cleansing wipes quickly remove makeup and hydrate skin for up to six hours. Skin appears plumped, toned, and more radiant. The formulas include 98 percent natural-origin ingredients: coconut to soothe, aloe vera and watermelon for hydration, rose for radiance, and grapefruit for dual exfoliation.
Clinical Results: Coconut: In a scientific test on 11 volunteers, re
ITEM: 2641918
Size: 5 oz / 150 mL
$29.00
He struggles with a lot of pimples and very oily skin and ever since he began using this cleanser his skin has cleared! ...I really like this cleanser. It has a mild lather and scent. I love cleansers with pumps, for easier use.
What it is: A gel-to-foam cleanser that absorbs excess oil and pore-clogging impurities that cause acne and breakouts.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Beta Hydroxy Acid: Nourishes and unclogs pores.
- Zinc PCA: Absorbs excess oils.
- Chilean Soap Bark: Gently cleanses without stripping skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This universal, gel-to-foam, frothy cleanser absorbs excess oil and pore-clogging impurities with beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and oil-controlling zinc PCA. It is also infused w
$42.00
This is perfect for my dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin, but it is expensive for a cleanser. More affordable cleansers from First Aid Beauty and La Roche-Posay also work well for me....this has been a staple in my skincare routine for about a year. i've tried cleansers from sk-ii and perricone md; this is better in my opinion. very hydrating for oily skin and not too drying. my skin always feels extremely clean afterwards. i couldn't find the cleansing gel in stock anywhere so i had to make the switch to this and it works great. the bottle lasts me about two months when i use it twice daily. would definitely recommend if your looking for an affordable cleanser.
What it is: A light, creamy cleanser enhanced with BioReplenish Complex™ to remove impurities while actively moisturizing dry, depleted skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness and Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lipid-enriched Directly Esterified Fatty Isethionate (DEFI) Surfactant System: Cleanses skin while helping to minimize damage of vital proteins and lipids that defend against dryness.
- BioReplenish Complex™ with Phytoactives from Coconut and Murumuru Seed Butter: Help protect barrier lipids and preserve the skin’s natural resilience.
$75.00
Switching to this cleanser had been an amazing new addition to my skincare routine. ...I have been using this cleaner for 3 months I have seen drastic improvement to my skin , I have acne prone skin, now I hardly ever get pimples , and I don’t have to double cleanse . I use her entire line and it’s works for me .
What it is: A gentle foam cleanser formulated for the specific skin needs of deeper skin tones.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark Spots, and Dullness and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Softens dead skin cells and deeply cleanses the skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances. This product is cruelty-free.
$28.00
I absolutely love this cleanser, I don't use it every day; only when I wash my hair or on evenings I feel like I really need a deep clean. ...my skin looked visibly healthier this morning and my pimple is almost gone. my Teenage son is starting to break out a little lately, so I used this on him today and within an hour his pimples looked like they were healing and disappearing!
What it is: A cleansing and exfoliating jelly that gently yet thoroughly removes built-up pollution, dirt, and other impurities.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: A powerful exfoliant that removes pore-clogging dead skin cells.
- Silica Beads and Bamboo Powder: Physical exfoliants that remove dead cells on skin’s surface.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
What Else You Need to Know: Featuring two different exfoliators—salicylic acid and bamboo beads—this two-in-one formula is more powerful than a cleanser alone, yet gentle enough for everyday use.
$10.00
I am obsessed with this cleanser. I wanted to try it before buying the full size so now I will be purchasing the full sized version. ...I was a user of the Ordinary 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser, but when it was sold out, I decided to try this.
What it is: A groundbreaking cleanser clinically shown to visibly reduce breakouts. It targets all forms of acne, including Malassezia folliculitis ("fungal acne").
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Decongests pores, mopping up excess oil and surface debris.
- Niacinamide 2%: Visibly minimizes pores and prevents sebum buildup.
- Azelaic Acid 1%: Fights bacteria and diminishes the appearance of post-acne scars.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
ITEM: 2649549
Size: 3.3 oz / 100 mL
$21.00
My skin is more on the oily side than the dry side and I get the occasional pimple so I chose this cleanser over the milky one. ...But I really, really love this cleanser! I bought it on a whim, but it is now my forever cleanser.
What it is: A highly concentrated cleanser that exfoliates, clarifies, and nourishes skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, Oiliness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA Blend: A blend of lactic acid and malic acid that clears away dead skin.
- Amino Acid Surfactants: A plant-derived sulfate substitute helps hold key ingredients on skin.
- Fruit and Plant Extracts: Exfoliate, soothe, and moisturize.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: This cleanser contains gentle exfoliators (grape ferment and extract, la
$48.00
This cleanser is so good! Lots of cleansers say they have acids in them to help chemically exfoliate but you can actually feel the layers this takes off your face every night! ...HG cleanser!...This is my HG cleanser. I am 40 and have combo skin and get hormonal pimples.
What it is: A two-in-one exfoliating cleanser that helps retexturize aging skin to achieve a fresh, smooth surface.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid: Hydrates and exfoliates skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps nourish and protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
$42.00
ONLY non foaming cleanser i’ll ever use...i just completed my first year of college for esthetics which was where i was introduced to this product. there were a few samples of it in the dermalogica kit i received for my facial classes, decided to try it out and loved it so much i ended up using all the samples on myself. i was a little hesitant to purchase the full size of this cleanser as i have oily skin and typically only like to use foaming cleansers, but i’m so glad i did and this is probably now one of my favourite cleansers. it’s so great for removing excess oil without leaving the skin dehydrated or feeling too dry and gives that “squeaky clean” feeling that i get and love from most foaming cleansers. can’t recommend this product enough, absolute game changer for oily skin !!...This is the first cleanser that has helped with my hormonal acne. I still get small pimples every now and then but after 1 month of use I haven’t received a cystic breakout.
What it is: A charcoal clay cleanser that diminishes the look of pores and oily skin, leaving skin feeling clean, hydrated, and healthy.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Rich Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin Clay: Helps absorb excess oil and exfoliates skin to remove dead cells, dirt, grime, and visible signs of pollution.
- Activated Binchotan Charcoal: Removes impurities and minimizes the appearance of pores.
- Murumuru Seed: Provides nutrients and protection from free-radical and sun damage.