If you have combination skin, you're probably familiar with the struggle of finding a cleanser that works for your skin. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for cleansers that will work well with combination skin. Ones that won't strip your skin of its natural oils but will still remove dirt and oil without making your skin feel tight or dry. Here are some of our favorites available on the market today.
$29.00
I find that a lot of cleansers will feel stripping on my comb-skin, but this one does not. ...Nice for my combo skin - was a gentle gel that didn't cause any breakouts.
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.
$64.00
Great Cleanser...I have combination skin and some cleansers can be overly drying for the dry areas on my skin. ...I've been using it for a few days now and so far so good. I have combination skin, and there are certain products that dry out my skin while I'm using them, but this hasn't been the case with this cleanser.
What it is: A pH-balanced, foaming gel cleanser that gently removes impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural moisture balance.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Quillaja saponaria Bark Extract: A naturally foaming ingredient that cleanses skin.
- Lavender: Calms and soothes skin.
- Balm Mint and Aloe Vera: Cool, soften, and hydrate skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
$53.00
This is a really awesome cleanser for those who have oily or combination skin and occasional breakouts. ...Great cleanser...Best cleanser for acne prone, combination skin. Works for me (41yo) and for my teenager son(14yo).
What it is:
A luxurious, antiaging facial cleansing gel that provides an exhilarating, peachy clean freshness to help produce a beautiful, fresh, youthful-looking complexion.
What it is formulated to do:
Oil-free, anti-wrinkle technology helps to rejuvenate, clarify, and brighten with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, extracts of peach, white oak bark, lemon, lime, linden, grapefruit, and arginine. An advanced deep pore resurfacing action supports natural cell turnover to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging. It helps to effectively detoxify the pores, dissolve makeup, emulsify oil, and improve skin texture as it gently sweeps away dead skin cells and impurities that can make the complexion appear more dull.
$53.00
Fav exfoliant cleanser so far. I have sensative combination skin and live in humid south Florida. ...I have a combination skin and its awesome. I recommend it ! :)...Fav exfoliation cleanser
What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$47.50
Great face wash for combination skin. Removed makeup and left skin feeling very smooth and soft. ...Great for sensitive acne prone skin!...I have combination skin w/ breakouts and sensitivity. It has helped make my skin much more glowy and even!
What it is: A gentle, pH-balancing gel cleanser that treats skin to a restoring cocktail of 11 amino acids with a splash of mineral-rich seawater.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 11 Amino Acids: Summer Fridays' 11 amino acids were custom-selected for their unique powers to replenish, protect, and support skin elasticity.
- Maris Sal: Like a restorative dip in the ocean, this atomized seawater infuses skin with natural minerals to calm irritation and boost radiance.
ITEM: 2458891
Size: 3.38 oz/ 100 mL
$98.00
I have combination skin....A cream cleansing gel that works!...I have combination skin & this cream cleansing gel worked perfect!
What it is: A visibly revitalizing daily cleanser powered by TFC8® technology and formulated with active botanicals to cleanse, purify, and renew the look of your skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Highlighted Ingredients:
- TFC8®: Nourishes and protects skin, supporting cellular renewal.
- Rose Flower Water: Visibly tones, refines, and soothes while supporting a strong skin-defense system.
- Aloe Leaf Juice: An antioxidant-rich, soothing emollient that hydrates and protects skin.
ITEM: 2473460
Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL
$44.00
A staple of my skin care and make up prep!...I’ve been using the same bottle of this cleanser for FIVE months and I’m still using it! I’ve struggled finding a cleanser that works for me, but with the help I received in store from a Sephora employee I found the cleanser for me!...I have acne prone combination skin and I have tried so many cleansers that just don’t clean my skin good enough.
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
$57.00
My Favourite Cleanser...This is my favourite cleanser I’ve ever used. It’s perfect for my combination skin. ...Best for oily/combination skin...This is the by far the best cleanser ever. My pores are clean. Tiny bumps are gone.
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
$82.00
It leaves your skin squeaky clean without drying somehow !, I've gotten rid of so much texture because of it I think I found Mt new cleanser ! ...Such a good cleanser...I got a mini and used it for about 2 weeks and loved it. My skin is acne-prone and combination and it didn’t break me out or dry out my skin.
What it is: This transformative oil to foam cleanser removes makeup, sunscreen, and debris while cleansing skin in one step for ultra-clean, healthy-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness and Oiliness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sea Buckthorn Oil: Rich in antioxidant Vitamin E.
- Plant-Derived Prebiotic, Saccharide Isomerate: Moisture magnet to support long-lasting hydration.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: Provides an intense yet gentle cleanse.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SL