water based facial cleanser
Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for water based facial cleanser .
Water-based cleansers are a popular choice for people who want to avoid the harshness of soap and the drying nature of oil. They're also a good choice for those with sensitive skin or those who want to avoid the potential for breakouts that can sometimes occur with soap.
$34.00
This is a great water-based cleanser. I use it in the morning and evening as a 2nd cleanse after an oil-based cleanser. ...I was hesitant to try a jelly based cleanser, but this was fantastic! Very light and left my skin feeling super clean
What it is: A gentle cleanser to remove makeup, excess oil, pollution, and grime that rinses away without residue, leaving skin clean and soft.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mild Surfactant Blend: A stack of mild cleansing agents, including coconut-based surfactants rich in fatty acids that work together to create a gentle lather that effectively dissolves even stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and oils while supporting a healthy-looking skin barrier.
- Glycerin: A skin-identical humectant that replenishes hydration levels normally lost during the cleansing process.
$39.00
By far my favorite cleanser of all time. I use an oil based cleanser beforehand and go in with this as a second method (or only method if I’m not wearing makeup). ...I really enjoy using this cleanser! I double cleanse at night, so I use this as the second step after using an oil-based cleanser first.
What it is: A non-drying, antioxidant-packed gel cleanser that gently yet effectively removes makeup, SPF, and excess oils, leaving skin hydrated and glowing.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kale + Spinach: Rich in phytonutrients and vitamins C and E to leave skin visibly glowing.
- Glycerin, Vitamin B5 + E: Complex know to hydrate + soothe.
- Green Tea: Antioxidant-rich powerhouse that fights visible signs of aging.
$13.00
It dries skin a bit but you should use a moisturizer afterwards and everything will be fine (I use a water-based light moisturizer)....For a few months now I've been using this cleanser along with the water based moisturizer and I couldn't be more happy with my results.
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: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid 2%: Combats blackheads and breakouts
- Zinc Compound: Helps reduce excess oil
- Allantoin 0.5%: Soothes skin post-exfoliation to help protect and comfort the skin
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
Peter Thomas RothWater Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser
ITEM: 2464303
Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL
$32.00
Best Cleanser Ever!!!...I buy the acne products for my daughter, which has helped her tremendously (she uses the cleanser, pads, and gel) Then, I needed my own cleanser and figured I may as well give this cleanser a try. ...A transformative cleanser...This is my first PTR purchase and I'm looking forward to trying more products based on how effective this cleanser is.
What it is: A gel cleanser that transforms into a cloud-like foaming lather to hydrate with hyaluronic acid and to gently remove makeup, excess oil, and impurities.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Drenches skin with a liquid cloud of moisture and improves hydration.
- Amilite®: Effectively cleanses without stripping skin of moisture.
- Squalane, Marshmallow Extract, and Sodium PCA: Work to soothe and visibly soften skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone
$30.00
I follow up with a water based cleanser. Cleanser leave my skin feeling clean and supple....I prefer using this on a damp face so it emulsifies immediately, washing it and then using a water based cleanser after! My skin isn’t stripped dry but I wouldn’t say it is moisturizing like most milky based oil cleansers.
What it is: A foaming cleanser that removes dirt and makeup and reduces visible redness without stripping lipids from skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Redness
Formulation: Lightweight Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Patented Triple Lipid Complex™ Tech: Helps restore ceramide & fatty acid levels to repair the skin barrier.
- Visibly Plumping Seaweed Hyaluronate Blend: Small particles that intensely hydrate for dewy, glass-like skin.
$30.00
I use this as my morning cleanser, and as my 2nd water-based cleanser in the evening. ...Love this as my water based cleanser. It is gentle and effective and does leave my skin feeling soft.
What it is: A natural foaming daily cleanser packed with antioxidants to gently cleanse and soften skin—without soap or sulfates.
Skin Type: Normal and Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grape Water: Provides antioxidant-rich hydration and visibly boosts radiance.
- Sage Extract: Purifies and tones.
- Chamomile Extract: Calms, soothes, and reduces the appearance of redness.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: Suitable for even the most sensitive skin, this iconic, airy, foaming formula cleanses without a stripping effect.
$40.00
The Only Cleanser I’ll Ever Use...Hands down, this is one of the best cleansers I’ve ever used - a cream based, super mild exfoliator with an almost nonexistent scent, it has helped deeply clear my pores & even my complexion....Texture/Fragrance- very slightly grainy at first, turns into a rich, creamy wash- soft clean scent Affect - not drying, leaves skin soft How I use it- as a second cleanse in the evening, after my oil-based cleanser Price - $35 My honest review- would I buy it?
What it is: A non-stripping cleanser that gently washes away daily buildup while replenishing moisture to reveal visibly softer, more luminous, clean skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid and Red Algae: Replenish moisture reserve for hydrated, plump skin.
- Japanese Rice Powder: Gently cleanses while leaving skin petal-soft to the touch.
- pH-Neutral Amino Acid Base: Removes dirt without stripping skin, leaving it silky and well-moisturized.
$34.00
Great Gentle Cleanser!...I really like using this cleanser as my second step in my routine, after using an oil based cleanser. ...A little goes a long way with great foaming action and a deep clean. I use foam cleansers as my 2nd step (I use an oil based cleanser first) and found this product did an excellent job of removing remaining debris from my skin without drying.
What it is: A gentle cleanser and makeup remover, packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries, hyaluronic acid, and gentle AHAs.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Blueberry Extract: Packed with antioxidants to protect skin against environmental stressors.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1,000 times its weight in moisture.
- AHA: A blend of lactic acid (derived from plants) and glycolic acid that gently exfoliates and hydrates to reveal smoother, brighter skin over time by removing dead surface skin cells.
The Nue Co.Barrier Culture Cleanser Pre-, Pro- & Postbiotic Face Wash
ITEM: 2658466
Size: 3.3 oz / 100 mL
$48.00
I got this gifted by the Nur Co. this is a great facial cleanser. as someone who has been dealing with acne for almost a decade, i have tried so many different cleansers and none work for me as well as this one does. it doesn't irritate or dry out my skin and i feel like my skin always feel softer after using it. switching to this cleanser is exactly what my skin needed....I haven't purchased a cleanser from Sephora in many moons! However, I use an oil based cleanser from Marie Veronique that you can get at Credo, etc.
What it is: A soap-free, sulfate-free foaming gel that lifts away makeup, impurities, and pollution in one step—no double cleanse needed.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prebiotics: Feed good bacteria.
- Probiotics: Support the skin barrier.
- Apple Amino Acids: Balance pH levels.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Using too many skincare products causes stress to our skin and the environment. Barrier Culture Cleanser strips back your routine without
$16.00
It’s a second step in a double cleanse after an oil based cleanser. Yes has a slight smell however she has a fragrance free option as well. ...I am super sensitive and acne prone and this is by far the best cleanser I have come across in 50 years!!!!
What it is: A mini 2-in-1 makeup remover-cleanser for the delicious deep clean you deserve: Its creamy lather removes dirt, oil, and longwear makeup—no stripping.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness
Formulation: Cream
Scent: Smells like cherries and coconut
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Barbados Cherry (Acerola): Every one of these tropical cherries is loaded with more vitamin C than an orange.
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