The best facial cleansers are the ones that clean your face without drying it out. They're also the ones that don't contain harsh detergents or oil-soluble ingredients that can strip your skin of its natural oils. And they're the ones that won't make you break out. Here are some of our favorite facial cleansing systems on the market.
$39.00
I've tried every method imaginable: topical creams, pills, masks, medicated washes, the likes. The Clinique acne system has, dare I say it, CURED my acne. I could not be more impressed. ...For those with acne or acne-prone skin, this cleanser was made to be used with the Clinique Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush, and it works perfectly with it!
What it is: A refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid that clears the look of blemishes and targets future breakouts.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Remove dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This refreshing cleanser with two percent salicylic acid clears the look of blemishes, absorbs oil, and unclogs pores. After use, skin feels fresh, soft, and smooth.
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Size: 0.75 oz/22 mL·ITEM: 2923282
$49.00
What it is: A two-in-one system with an extracting tool that cleanses blackheads and reduces the look of pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Alkaline pH: Breaks down and loosens dead skin.
- Mineral-Rich Kaolin Clay: Purifies, cleans, and unclogs pores.
- Plum Seed Oil: Softens skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
ITEM: 1027507
Size: 4.2 oz/ 125 mL
$38.00
Clinique acne solutions cleansing Foam...This is a good product if you have sensitive skin. i use it along with the clinique foaming cleanser because this cleanser is so light that it doesnt leave my skin feeling completely clean. i like the combo of both. i use it everyday with the 3 step system and it has been clearing up my skin. my skin is not perfectly clear, but much much better than it was. it doesnt irritate my skin which is awesome because other systems such a murad would leave my skin feeling almost burnt and itchy, it was horrible. i had been using this for awhile and tried to switch to the philosophy on a clear day system and i broke out horribly so i returned to the clinique system again and my face calmed down again. i will not go back. clinique is the way to go if you have sensitive yet acne prone skin. if you have bad acne, i would recommend using the spot treatments as well because they arevery good...I have tried everything (you name it) for my moderate but constant acne. This 3 step system is the only thing I've found that works after years of looking and tons of $ thrown away on facials, chemical peels, and tons of Acne systems.
What it is: A cleansing foam formulated for acne-prone skin that helps clear and target the look of blemishes and pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid and Acetyl Glucosamine: Remove dead skin cells that can contribute to clogged pores.
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract: Helps fight oil buildup that can lead to blemishes.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates. This product is also gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This daily cleanser with two percent salicylic acid removes dirt and excess
$24.00
It feels like an oil going on but after cleansing with water it feels (and smells) so refreshing. ...It is great for a double cleanse system and does not get stuck in your pores!
What it is: A deep-cleansing vegan oil that helps remove makeup and impurities from skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Oiliness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin E: Nourishes and protects skin from damage.
- Rice Bran: Gently exfoliates.
- Rosemary: Protects skin from damage.
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.
$39.50
After using the 3 step system (Cleansing Foam, Toner, and Moisturizer) my skin was completely oil-free and felt fresh, young, and healthy! ...I did see reduction in redness but still had several large pimples pop up in my 2 week trial of the whole system.
What it is: A gentle foaming cleanser with spot-targeting technology to fight new and emerging impurities while shrinking the look of pores.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Foam
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Teatreement™ Solution (Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol): Cleanses impurities and supports skin‘s pH balance.
- Green Calming Complex (Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract): Soothes and hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, minera
$103.00
The Clé de Peau Beauté Softening Cleansing Foam is a high-performance cleanser that promises to deliver a through cleanse without stripping the skin of its natural oils. ...It is thick, fragranced cleansing cream. Only a small amount is need to cleanse the whole face.
What it is: An antioxidant-rich, foaming cleanser that gently lifts impurities from the skin’s surface while delivering moisture and promoting resilience.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Raspberry Extract: Nourishes skin with antioxidant properties.
- Skin-Empowering Illuminator: Enhances skin’s ability to defend itself.
- L-Serine and Hyaluronic Acid: Provide moisturizing benefits and enhance suppleness.
What Else You Need to Know: The rich, cream-to-delicate-foam texture cleanses pores for total purification.
$9.50
I love using this cleanser as a double cleanse system and pairing it with the inkey list salicylic acid one. it's great at removing makeup and making my skin feel clean👍...Works great in a double cleanse system...I use it exclusively as a makeup/sunscreen/heavy skincare remover in a double cleaning system (I follow up immediately with the Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser), and I find that using it in this way works really well - I only give 4 stars because it does leave a slight film which wouldn’t be quite ideal if you used this as your only cleanser.
What it is: A rich cleansing balm that melts away makeup and absorbs excess oil without drying or stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness
Formulation: Balm
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oat Kernel Oil 3%: Moisturizes and hydrates.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Visibly reduces redness and soothes irritated skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$45.00
Must have first cleanse...My holy grail cleansing oil. Won’t use anything else. Gets my face clean without stripping and a must have as a first cleanse...Great for Double Cleanse...I love this cleansing oil, I follow it with the gentle cleanser in my double cleanse routine.
What it is: An antioxidant-rich cleansing oil that gently removes long-wear makeup and impurities to leave skin looking and feeling hydrated.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 8 Plant-Derived Oils and Extracts: Calm, soften, and deliver nourishing, antioxidant-rich oils to the skin.
- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Weightlessly locks in essential moisture.
- Sugarcane-Derived Hemisqualane: Gently and effectively cleanses and removes makeup.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$17.50
Fav cleansing balm...I use it to double cleanse I love it! Definitely a must buy...Would definitely have to use this in a double cleaning system!
What it is: A rich cleansing balm that melts away makeup and dissolves excess oil without stripping or drying out your skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness
Formulation: Balm
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Oat Kernel Oil 3%: Delivers moisture and hydration.
- Colloidal Oatmeal 1%: Visibly reduces redness and soothes irritation.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$77.00
It does not strip my skin (I have sensitive and dry skin) so that is a major thing for me. I love a cleansing oil as my first cleanse and this is a good one!...This is the perfect addition to my double cleanse night system I do. It removes all of your makeup and sunscreen leaving your skin ready for all of your favorite nigh-time skincare products.
What it is: A deep-cleansing oil that thoroughly melts waterproof make-up, SPF, and impurities from without clogging pores or stripping skin’s natural oils.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Bran and Vitamin E oils: Antioxidant-rich ingredients that moisturize, smooth, and soften skin.
- Kukui Nut Oil and Sunflower Seed Oil: Supply vitamins A and C, as well as skin-barrier-supportive omega-3 fatty acids.
- Apricot Kernel Oil: Soothes irritated skin, nourishes, and moisturizes.
