The skin on your face is the thinnest and most sensitive of all your body parts, so it's no surprise that it's also the most likely to suffer from blemishes, breakouts, and other skin issues. Fortunately, there are a variety of products designed to help you deal with these problems. One such option is cleansers, which can be used in place of or in addition to soap and water to remove makeup, impurities, and excess oil from your face. Here are some of our favorites.
$42.00
"Glowing Skin Guarantee: Biossance's Pore-Minimizi...I absolutely adore the Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Pore-Minimizing Cleanser! This product has truly won me over with its remarkable qualities. ...This cleanser did not irritate my eyes, and my pores are so much cleaner since using this.
What it is: A gentle, non-stripping, foaming gel cleanser that thoroughly removes pore-clogging makeup, dirt, and pollution.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Amino Acid: Breaks down impurities to eliminate pore-clogging dirt, debris, and makeup.
- Aloe Vera Leaf Juice: Mega-hydrator calms, soothes, and quenches for healthy, glowing skin.
- Moringa: Removes the remnants of pore-clogging environmental pollution.
$39.00
His pores are just getting smaller and smaller & for an amazing price! ...I got this cleanser for both my husband and myself. we both noticed some purging in the first month.
What it is:
A detoxifying charcoal gel wash for men that delivers a deep-pore clean.
What it is formulated to do:
Charcoal Face Wash contains natural charcoal to draw out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores. The soothing, non-drying lather gently foams away impurities, detoxifies, and purifies—leaving all skin types feeling fresh and comfortable.
What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and 100 percent fragrance-free.
$47.50
Great Cleanser...Ole Henriksen Daily D-Clog Pore-Clearing Cleanser removes dirt, excess oil, impurities and clears out congested pores. ...[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] If you’re looking for a daily cleanser that really digs into pores, helps control oil, and supports clearer, smoother skin — especially if your skin tends to get clogged or break out — this cleanser is a solid pick.
What it is: A plush, visibly pore-clearing, milky gel cleanser with salicylic acid to clear blemishes and soothe skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) and Betaine Salicylate: Exfoliates skin and refines pores.
- Danish Purple Willow Ferment: Clarifies and absrobs surface oil.
- Juniper Berry: Antioxidant-rich hydration to soften and calm skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
ITEM: 2421766
Size: 5 oz/ 150 mL
$41.00
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. ...I don't have a long skin care routine and with this....I do not need one. My pores are clear and small, my skin is smooth and clear.
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.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates.
$19.00
Best pore shrinking cleanser!...Absolutely love this cleanser, it made my pores shrink significantly! Plus it’s clean and affordable!...Love the texture and it cleanses my pores very well. Will buy this again!
What it is: A pore-clearing, powerful cleansing foam with volcanic clusters and salicylic acid to lightly exfoliate while absorbing excess oils.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Volcanic Clusters: Absorb excess sebum.
- AHAs (Lactic and Glycolic Acids): Exfoliate dead skin cells and visibly minimize pores.
- BHA (Salicylic Acid): Breaks down impurities.
$38.00
✨ The only cleanser my boyfriend will use cleared up all his acne ✨...I've been using this every other day switching with the other Clinique oily skin cleansers and I'm very happy with the results. Helping a great deal with the afternoon "oilies" as I call them.
What it is:
An oil-control formula that deeply cleanses normal to oily skin and removes excess shine.
What it is formulated to do:
This is the ideal pre-shave wash for those with normal to oily skin. The deep-cleansing lather leaves skin soft and supple for the most comfortable shave possible while removing excess sebum and shine. Skin feels fresh and smooth, never tight or dry.
ITEM: 2641686
Size: 5 oz / 147 mL
$53.00
Removes all the makeup and clears pores...I know you’re supposed to use oil cleansers to double cleanse but this one gets the job done all on its own. ...I use this as a make up remover and follow up with the pore cleanser from the same line. My face feels clean after each use!
What it is: A lightweight, silky-smooth cleansing oil that melts away dirt, oil, and makeup while visibly unclogging and unblocking pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Grapeseed, Jojoba Seed, Avocado, and Plum Kernel Oils: Supply essential fatty acids (like omega-9) and nourish and condition skin.
- Ceramide NP: Maintains moisture balance.
- Bisabolol: Helps skin feel comfortable.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than on
$49.00
A fantastic cleanser I keep going back to over the past 15 years because no other cleanser can compare in quality and value. ...Highly underrated cleanser!...So far, so good. It’s a gentle cleanser that helps keep my oily skin under control.
What it is: A lightweight gel that cleanses and diminishes the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores as it exfoliates with glycolic and salicylic acids.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, and uneven texture.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Helps improve the appearance of problem skin.
- Citric Acid Extracts: Clarify and brighten the skin’s appearance.
$48.00
The smell is definitely quite strong, it reminds me of men's cologne (so much so that I had to check online to make sure it wasn't a men's cleanser). I will not repurchase, especially for the price,
What it is: A foaming cleansing mousse for all skin types that gently cleanses and smooths with exfoliating tamarind pulp extract rich in AHAs.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Golden Gentian: Soothes and softens.
- Tamarind: A natural source of AHAs to exfoliate.
- Saponaria: Allows the formula to be soap and SLS free.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It also comes in recyclable packaging.
