Cleansers For Acne-Prone Skin

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If you have acne-prone skin, you know that the right cleanser can make all the difference. You need one that's gentle enough for sensitive skin, yet powerful enough to remove dirt and oil without leaving behind a residue. Here are some of our favorite cleansers for people with acne-prone skin.

BlumeMeltdown Gel Cleanser

ITEM: 2771210

Size: 6 oz / 177 ml

48 Reviews

$43.50

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Feels clean on skin! For acne prone skin and also canadian made ! ...A must have for acne prone skin...It's a must have for anyone with acne prone or oily skin. Go ahead and try it for yourself.

What it is: A refreshingly gentle gel cleanser that cleans thoroughly and is made with green tea, salicylic acid, and ceramides to leave skin feeling balanced and purified.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Visibly reduces redness and unplugs clogged pores in order to fight breakouts.
- Ceramides: Strengthen and maintain the skin’s moisture barrier.
- Green Tea Leaf Extract: An antioxidant that soothes visible redness and irritation.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mi

$29.50

Very gentle cleanser on the skin, does not let your skin feeling dey and very good for oily acne prone skin. ...Great for sensitive skin...Gentle yet effective! This cleanser keeps my acne prone skin balanced and fresh without over-drying.

What it is: A gel cleanser made for tweens and teens that thoroughly cleanses and effectively targets oily and blemish-prone skin using safe actives.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Triple Tea Complex: Matcha, chamomile, and white tea are anti-microbial and soothing.
- Citric Acid: Balances pH levels, fights clogged pores, and brightens the complexion.
- Willow Bark Extract: A gentler, safe alternative to salicylic acid that exfoliates.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Support changing, oily skin with this gentle cleanser.

ShiseidoDeep Cleansing Foam

ITEM: 2100063

Size: 4.4 oz/ 125 mL

66 Reviews

$48.50

Worthwhile for Oily or Acne Prone Skin types....Used this for the 1st time tonight - thick and rich foam left oily/acne prone skin feeling supple, clean and hydrated. ...I have very oily, acne prone skin. This is great for oil control. Could be drying if you tend to have drier skin.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily

What it is:
A freshening foaming cleanser with purifying granules that effectively lift away oil, dirt, sebum, pollutants, and makeup from skin and pores for a clear, smooth finish.

Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Acne and blemishes
- Pores

If you want to know more…
This foaming cleanser effectively removes sebum and pollutants to tone the pores, leaving skin fresh and smooth. Formulated for oily to blemish-prone skin and featuring internal power resist technology, this cleanser helps remove impurities while softening and visibly strengthening the skin. This cleanser is to be used daily, in the morning and evening as the first step in your skincare regimen.

$37.00

Gentle -Sensitive/Dry skin staple...I have dehydrated-normal skin that’s acne-prone and can develop rosacea. Does not leave your skin stripped at all, dry skinned and sensitive folks will love this! ...Needed a new cleaner and decided to buy this. Great simple cleanser. I have dry/combo acne-prone skin.

What it is: A gentle foaming cleanser that removes excess oil, makeup, and sunscreen while maintaining skin’s protective barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Soothes skin and retains moisture post-cleanse.
- Triple-Ceramide Blend: Reinforces skin's moisture barrier to avoid a dry, tight feel.
- Aloe Vera: Visibly reduces redness and soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclo

DermalogicaClearing Skin Wash

Size: 8.4 oz/ 250 mL·ITEM: 2239614

32 Reviews

$69.00

It actually does clear skin...I have sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin. I use this twice daily and it has significantly cleared my skin....I wanted to love this, it smells great. I have combination acne prone skin (aging) skin and this made me break out horribly.

What it is: A foaming cleanser that helps clear skin and reduce the appearance of skin aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Pores, and Oiliness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Stimulates natural exfoliation to help clear clogged follicles.
- Menthol and Camphor: Help cool and calm 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 also vegan, cruelty-free.

$29.50

Great product for acne prone skin. Does not dry you out and does the job for a decent price. ...Good cleanser...Best cleanser for acne prone skin really helped my hormonal acne and pustules

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Oily

What it is:
A cleanser helps clear oils and bacteria on breakout-prone skin.

Solutions for:
- Oiliness
- Acne and blemishes
- Pores

If you want to know more…
Slough off impurities and dead skin cells with salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid that supports natural exfoliation and prevent future breakout activity. Naturally antiseptic extracts of balm mint, eucalyptus, and tea tree help eliminate breakout-causing bacteria and congestion as menthol and camphor help cool inflammation.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

CLINIQUEExtra Gentle Cleansing Foam

ITEM: 1774876

Size: 4.2 oz/ 124 mL

23 Reviews

$38.00

I've used so many different brands for my sensitive , acne-prone, very finicky, overly reactive skin(over 13 brands) but I always came back to Clinique! ...Clinique has some of the best cleansers, and this one didn't disappoint. I always use a makeup remover at night, and follow with a gentle cleanser. ...Great daily morning cleanser!

What it is:
A plush, velvety-soft foam that cleanses even sensitive skin types with care.

What it is formulated to do:
This plush, velvety-soft foam cleanses all skin types, including sensitive. The non-irritating formula gently lifts dirt and impurities, leaving skin feeling fresh and comfortable—never tight or dry.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

$108.00

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 . ...Great for sensitive, PD prone skin....I adore this cleanser. Yes, I hate the price, but it lasts forever, doesn’t strip my crazy sensitive skin & prone to breakouts skin, but removes all my makeup thoroughly.

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.

$25.50

Not For Combo Skin...I really wanted to like this little cleanser. I have cystic and nodulic acne prone skin, and I tend to get dry patches and break out if I use medicated cleansers. ...A must have - love the way it makes my skin feel,...Having sensitive skin I find this cleanser perfect for my needs.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A revolutionary one-step skincare solution to cleanse and hydrate while leaving skin feeling soft and refreshed.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Fine lines and wrinkles

If you want to know more…
Developed with plastic surgeons, Confidence in a Cleanser™ is your skin-loving, game-changing cleanser and serum in one. This breakthrough skincare solution gently cleanses and moisturizes, leaving your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and perfectly balanced.

ClarinsRe-Move Purifying Cleansing Gel

ITEM: 2214625

Size: 4.5 oz/ 125 mL

16 Reviews

$29.00

This saves me when I’m breaking out or having acne problems!...I find that a lot of cleansers will feel stripping on my comb-skin, but this one does not.

What it is: A foaming, cleansing gel that eliminates impurities and excess sebum for purified skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Moringa: Helps eliminate pollution particles.
- Meadowsweet: Has purifying properties.

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 also vegan cruelty-free.

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