Best face wash on Reddit

273 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Rosacea, r/Ulta and 35 more subreddits

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#1

Vanicream

4.9
(38)
"They have been working great."
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"This skincare newsletter put us on to fragrance-free sulfate-free cleansers like Vanicream Gentle Cleanser."
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"I now use the vanicream face wash and don’t have dryness after."
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"Vanicream or Aveeno calm and restore"
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"Vanicream!"
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"Takes makeup off like a dream and my skin never feels stripped afterwards!"
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"My most favorite cleanser of all time is Vanicream."
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"Vanicream is boringly effective!"
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"Also make sure to doble cleanse if you wear makeup, oil is the best."
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"Vanicream - period."
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#2

CeraVe

4.5
(40)
"I use it everyday nothing but cerave face wash first and the deep clean second"
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"CeraVe"
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"Wash with cerave cream-to-foam cleanser."
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"Biodema, Cerave or Avene."
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"They have specialised cleansers you can choose from based on your skin type"
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"If you can afford go for cerave or nuetrogena otherwise conatural and nivea are also good."
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"CeraVe"
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"The cerave hydrating cleanser, or the cetaphil gentle cleanser."
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"They are quite simple in ingredients and suitable for a lot of skin types."
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"The SA one has helped me more with oil control."
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#3

Cetaphil

4.4
(26)
"Cetaphil makes a sensitive skin cleanser too that is great."
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"Cetaphil should work for you!"
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"Cetaphil ftw."
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"I double cleanse with the pyunkang yul deep cleansing oil and cetaphil oily skin cleanser."
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"Cetaphil. The only one i actually found to be gentle af."
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"I’ve switched to cetaphil recently and I have seen the difference now!"
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"Cetaphil's Gentle Cleanser is my HG."
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"I've tried luxury and mid-range cleansers and I always come back to Cetaphil."
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"Cetaphil is perfect for my dry, sensitive, rosacea skin."
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"Go simple."
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#4

La Roche-Posay

4.9
(21)
"La roche posay lipikar syndet ap+"
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"I love Loroche Posay."
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"For cleanser maybe you can try LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser."
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"I would recommend using la roshe posay, its a gentle cleanser but combining that wash and double cleansing made my face glow"
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"LRP gentle hydrating cleanser (the one that’s in the cylindrical bottle)."
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"The LRP is amazing for an oil cleanse."
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"I swear by any La Roche posay wash."
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"La roche posay! Gentle but effective."
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"Is my go to face wash, I wash with cold water to keep my sensitive skin happy!"
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"I love the la roche posay hydrating gentle cleanser!"
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#5

Prequel

4.8
(17)
"I really like it"
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"I absolutely love the Prequel glycerin cleanser."
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"I swear by Prequel Gleanser Cleanser."
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"Wonderful, moisturizing cleanser that is super gentle"
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"Prequel gleanser- it's at target now."
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"Prequel Gleanser is insanely great."
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"Great. Non-stripping, soothing, hydrating"
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"Prequel’s Gleanser has been a game changer."
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"Prequel gleanser is the best face wash I have ever used."
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"Prequel Gleanser"
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#6

Simple

4.5
(13)
"Simple face wash is one of the best gentle cleanser."
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"Simple's refreshing FW hands down best in affordable range"
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"Simple refreshing face wash."
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"SIMPLE face wash for the win literally the best in the game for this budget"
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"Simple face wash"
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"I've been using the simple kind to skin moisturizing cleanser for like 4 years now and I LOVE it."
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"Check out Simple micellar gel wash. Super affordable and it’s glycerin based."
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"Simple face wash, plum green tea face wash and the face shop- rice water face wash."
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"Simple face wash is prettyyyy good, its very gentle and good for everyday."
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"Simple miceler gel wash."
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#7

Minimalist

4.8
(12)
"Minimalist or Cetaphil"
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"Minimalist works great for me."
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"Works like a charm."
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"For controlling oil production and pimples I would suggest minimalist salicylic acid facewash."
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"Im a fan of the minimalist face wash"
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"I like minimalist. Cheap but very good (at least for me )."
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"The be minimalist one . But make sure to alternate it with a gentle face wash in your routine."
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"Minimalist has worked wonders for me."
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"Minimalist. I’ve used so many of them, and this is the best."
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"I have been using the one from minimalist!"
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#8

Neutrogena

4.6
(7)
"Neutrogena definitely."
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"Yess its nice i recommend it aswell"
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"Neutrogena hydro boost (since you have it) - use it after cleansing."
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"Neutrogena deep clean. It has like 1% Salicylic acid. It’s effective yet mild."
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"I couldn’t believe it!"
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"The dollar store carries a line that is the exact same."
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"Simple, minimalist Salicylic Acid or Neutrogena deep clean."
#9

Clinique

4.7
(6)
"Rinse with water + moisturize with Cerave."
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"It has CHANGED my skin drastically!"
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"Fresh Soy cleanser and Clinique Take the day off balm both work on my type 1 skin."
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"I started using cliniques take the day off. My skin is really happy with that."
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"A cleansing balm has been best and one without fragrance - the Clinique one works really well."
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"Double cleanse: Clinique TTDO balm followed by Fresh soy cleanser."
#10

Aveeno

4.6
(5)
"Have you tried Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser?"
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"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser or Neutrogena hydro boost cleansing gel..both are gentle and wonderful."
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"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser."
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"Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Cleanser."
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#11

Bioderma

4.6
(5)
"Biodema, Cerave or Avene."
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"I have the Bioderma one.. that is so impressive and works so well.. gonna suggest that one!!"
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"I've been using Bioderma Cicabio (Baume Lavant) for a while now."
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"Bioderma green or blue tube both work great for oily and acne prone skin."
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"Bioderma is good op. I am personally using the blue one from bioderma."
#12

Stratia

5.0
(4)
"It has a milky moisturizer texture and leaves my skin feeling nice."
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"Stratia velvet cleansing milk."
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"My skin loves it. It doesn’t foam at all."
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"I love stratia’s velvet cleansing milk."
#13

First Aid Beauty

4.5
(4)
"I love the first aid beauty one."
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"It leaves my skin feeling clean but not tight or dry."
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"I find First Aid beauty cleanser pretty reliable."
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"Some medium cleansers to check out would be First Aid beauty cleanser"
#14

Dermalogica

4.3
(4)
"I love the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel! It’s just so perfect, cleanses easily (oil, sweat, makeup, everything)..."
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"Dermalogica special cleansing gel"
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"I really like the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel."
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"I use Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. It works for both summer and winter."
#15

Laneige

4.0
(4)
"Laneige."
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"Laneige."
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"Laneige."
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"I can say this is a good product and not too expensive."
#16

Goat Milk Soap

5.0
(3)
"Goat milk soap is awesome. It also froths up like nothing else which makes it last longer."
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"Is awesome."
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"I’ve been using goat milk soap, locally sourced from farms. I love it."
#17

Geek & Gorgeous

5.0
(3)
"Cleanser: Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker"
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"Moisturizer: Geek & Gorgeous Happier Barrier (best for dry/normal)"
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"Geek & gorgeous jelly joker."
#18

The Ordinary

4.7
(3)
"They’ve helped my dry skin so much and are on the cheaper side of the skincare spectrum"
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"I use The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser (original) and follow up with the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser CREAMY Formula."
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"I have sensitive combo skin and allergic to fragrance-- so far, I've liked TO squalane cleaner..."
#19

Derma Co

4.3
(3)
"I have oily skin and I use the derma co face wash everyday."
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"Derma co sali niacinamide wash."
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"If you have acne proje oily skin either go for a face wash with hyla calamine ( Derma co) Or a sensitive skin cleanser like cetaphil or cerave."
#20

AHAGlow

4.0
(3)
"Good,effective and budget friendly"
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"I found Ahaglow to be gentler on sensitive skin."
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"AHAGlow"
#21

Adclear

5.0
(2)
"My dermatologist prescribed this and it really did wonders!"
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"If you have active acne, adclear is the best."
#22

Marie Veronique

5.0
(2)
"I use the Marie Veronique essential oil free cleanser as a first cleanse."
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"Marie Veronique (I like the Essential oil free cleanser). It's especially great to use when you're showering."
#23

Peach & Lily

5.0
(2)
"I love Peach and Lily Power Calm Cleanser. It's so gentle."
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"Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser."
#24

Elemis

5.0
(2)
"Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm is my go-to. It melts away makeup, soothes my dry sensitive skin..."
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"Elemis Pro collagen cleansing balm. It's amazing."
#25

Tatcha

5.0
(2)
"Tatcha rice wash got rid of the dry patches on my cheeks."
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"Tatcha rice wash!!"
#26

Sulfur Soap

5.0
(2)
"Someone on here recommended this sulfur soap and I’m loving it. My skin looks amazing and it’s soft."
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"Someone on here recommended this sulfur soap and I’m loving it. My skin looks amazing and it’s soft."
#27

Round Lab

5.0
(2)
"I recently received the Round Lab Dokdo cleanser and LOVE it! I've used it twice and keep wanting to make up more excuses to use it."
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"A little goes a long way and feels cleansing without being stripping."
#28

Ethiglo

4.5
(2)
"Ethiglo ANY DAY."
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"I am combination acne prone type so ethiglo works the best for me."
#29

Fresh

4.5
(2)
"I use and love fresh!"
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"It's pretty good and gentle."
#30

Kiehl's

4.5
(2)
"Kiehls ultra facial cleanser. I use this one in the shower."
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"The kiehls ultra facial cleanser!"
#31

Hydrinity

4.5
(2)
"Hydrinity Prelude is awesome."
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"Prelude from Hydrinity - it does clean the skin and contains AHA’s."
#32

Tula

4.5
(2)
"Tula is a game changer"
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"Tula has cleansers on sale and 5x points."
#33

Dermaxil

4.5
(2)
"Jenpharm’s Mandelac Fashwash or Dermaxil Face wash"
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"Dermaxil face wash, I have dry skin and it suits me."
#34

Biossance

4.5
(2)
"The entire Biossance line is great for my skin."
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"I use the biossance line, everything is pretty clean."
#35

Dove

4.5
(2)
"We were recommended just an old school Dove soap bar."
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"I've switched to dove plain unscented soap and it's helping me out a lot."
#36

Be Minimalist

4.0
(2)
"Beminimalist one"
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"I have used the one from be minimalist it works really well"
#37

KLM Klin

4.0
(2)
"If you have oily skin try klm klin."
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"My dermatologist prescribed KLM Klin"
#38

Saslic

4.0
(2)
"I personally use Saslic Ds when I have normal skin"
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"Saslic DS"
#39

Avène

5.0
(1)
"Biodema, Cerave or Avene."
#40

Glycolite

5.0
(1)
"You can try Glycolite , it has AHA & BHA"
#41

Vince

5.0
(1)
"None facewash works for me except this 😭"
#42

Peter Thomas Roth

5.0
(1)
"Thomas Roth has been a favorite in my rotation. Anything in the water drench line has been amazing."
#43

Accufix

5.0
(1)
"Accufix salicylic acid facewash"
#44

Living Libations

5.0
(1)
"Living libations best skin ever is the thing i find best for my face."
#45

Rejuglow

4.0
(1)
"Rejuglow / Ahaglow for summers."
#46

La Roche Posay

4.0
(1)
"La Roche Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser."
#47

Anua

4.0
(1)
"The anua heartleaf pore control cleansing oil worked well for me."
#48

Youth to the People

4.0
(1)
"I use youth to the people kale + spinach cleanser."
#49

Kate Somerville

4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard good things about the Kate Somerville EradiKate 3% sulfur cleanser!!"
#50

Sebonac

4.0
(1)
"I'm using doctor prescribed Sebonac gel face wash."
#51

Garnier

4.0
(1)
"Garnier Oil clear"
#52

Sensibio

3.0
(1)
"Sensibio does not foam."
#53

Taz

3.0
(1)
"I would recommend a gentle cleanse in the a.m. to remove those ingredients from your skin."
#54

ReQuill

3.0
(1)
"They worked well for me tbh."

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