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.

MuradClarifying Cleanser with Salicylic Acid

ITEM: 1968312

Size: 6.75 oz/ 200 mL

2.5K Reviews

$49.00

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Amazing for acne prone skin !...Amazing for acne prone skin. I find a bit to harsh to use everyday but If your experiencing any breakouts. ...Perfect for acne-prone skin!...I have oily, acne-prone skin and this is a cleanser I've been using for years now.

What it is:
A maximum-strength gel cleanser that combats acne and skin breakouts.

What it is formulated to do:
Clarifying Cleanser’s rich lather strips away pore-clogging grime, oil, and irritants, while encapsulated salicylic acid provides a sustained release of medication for hours of acne treatment, even after rinsing. A bestselling Murad product for nearly 20 years, this cleanser is recommended as the first step in any Murad acne routine. Clarifying Cleanser is formulated to improve skin’s health as part of Dr. Murad’s Inclusive Health® system of care.

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

$62.00

I absolutely love this cleanser! I have acne prone skin mostly hormonal acne. this really helps to control and calm my skin. ...It's non drying and good for my acne prone skin. It also works great with my Clarasonic.

What it is: A daily, clinic-inspired exfoliating cleanser with AHAs and enzymes that helps boost radiance and refine pores.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark spots, Dullness and uneven texture


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Papaya, Pineapple, and Pumpkin Enzymes: Naturally enhance skin exfoliation without overdrying.

- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid: Refine the appearance of pores and help clear buildup on skin's surface.

BlumeMeltdown Gel Cleanser

ITEM: 2771210

Size: 6 oz / 177 ml

40 Reviews

$43.50

This cleanser is Ahhhmazing...I have been using this cleanser for a week and my skin feels amazing. Most cleansers that focus on acne prone skin leave my skin feeling dry, itchy and I hate that feeling this is not like most acne prone skin cleanser. ...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

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.

$65.00

This product was a great addition to my nighttime skincare routine! I have acne prone skin and this did wonders. Would recommend especially those with dry but acne prone skin!...Honestly best oil for my teenage acne prone skin. This helps break down all my makeup and actually leaves my skin feeling clean and not oily. ...acne prone skin

What it is: An oil for blemish-prone skin that reduces the appearance of blemishes and targets future breakouts while keeping your skin hydrated, nourished, and visibly even toned. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes


Formulation: Oil


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Black Cumin Seed: A calming oil that visibly targets blemishes, reduces redness, and soothes irritation.

- Blue Tansy: Naturally fights the look of blemishes while calming and soothing.

- Rosehip Oil: Fades the look of scars, visibly evens out skin tone, and hydrates.

DermalogicaClearing Skin Wash

Size: 8.4 oz/ 250 mL·ITEM: 2239614

29 Reviews

$64.00

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.

$57.00

I have combination and acne prone skin. Tried many products to help with my acne breakout but nothing helped. ...Absolutely love! It’s great for acne prone skin and sensitive skin!

What it is: A non-drying gel cleanser with exfoliating, natural salicylic acid and hydrating grape water to purify skin and absorb excess oil.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Natural-Origin Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates, visibly refining skin’s texture.
- Grape Water: Provides antioxidant, prebiotic, hydrating, and soothing benefits.
- Essential Oil Complex and Grapeseed Polyphenols: Provide antioxidant benefits, purify skin, and limit sebum oxidation to visibly reduce blackheads.

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

What Else You Need to Know: With no soap o

$39.00

Great for acne prone skin...This is a great cleanser for my acne prone skin. After using it for a week during morning and at night, I felt better and my skin was much clearer. ...A must have for my hormonal acne prone skin...After religiously using this cleanser for two weeks I can honestly say it has helped my acne prone skin heal, I currently do not have any active breakouts after I started using this product.

What it is: A lightweight gel cleanser that targets acne and removes makeup without stripping your skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Redness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness


Formulation: Lightweight Gel


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.

- Maltobionic Acid: Gently exfoliates to reveal smoother-looking skin.

- Ceramide Complex: Supports the skin barrier to support elasticity and enhance moisture.

$35.00

Amazing for Acne Prone Skin....This product has helped my skin so much. I have very acne prone skin and cleansers can make me break out rather than help my breakouts. ...Great for Acne Prone Skin...I have combo/oily acne prone skin and this cleanser transformed my skin in 2 weeks.

What it is: A BHA gel cleanser that thoroughly cleans pores and gently exfoliates oily and combination skin prone to breakouts.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Willow Bark BHA: Is a natural form of salicylic acid that clears clogged pores.
- Blue Tansy Oil: Contains azulene, which visibly soothes redness and balances oil.
- Zinc PCA: Absorbs oil and defends skin from blemish-causing bacteria.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated specifically for oily and blemish-prone skin and powered by BHA, blue tans

$19.00

The jelly cleanser is one of my must have now! It feels so refreshing on my acne prone skin. ...Good for acne prone skin...I have acne prone skin and it does not make my skin break out.

What it is: A gentle cleansing gel enriched with prebiotics that cleanses and preserves skin moisture and supports the skin barrier.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne, Blemishes, and Dryness

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prebiotics: Helps to maintain skin hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: The Gentle Jelly Cleanser delicately diminishes the look of impurities thanks to a sulfate-free formula with a neutral pH for the skin. It cleanses the face, neck and eye contour area without any dryness. Its formula, with 98 percent ingr

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