Face Wash reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 283 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 80 posts to rank the best Face Wash brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Rosacea, r/SkincareAddiction, r/Ulta, r/skincareaddictsindia. Top-rated brands include CeraVe (4.5/5), Vanicream (4.9/5), Cetaphil (4.3/5).
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Reviews283
Subreddits38
Posts80
Brands58
Products79
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#1
CeraVe
4.5
(49)
"The cerave sa cleanser is very good"
"I use it everyday nothing but cerave face wash first and the deep clean second"
"CeraVe"
"Biodema, Cerave or Avene."
"I use a 4% Cerave and let it sit for a minute once a day."
"I really like the CeraVe cleansing oil, I use it when my face is feeling more dry and it doesn’t strip my skin or make it feel tight."
"I’ve been to a few dermatologists and they all recommend CeraVe or Cetaphil. I personally prefer CeraVe and have been using it for years."
"I have the same acne as you and the cerave works super well for me. I use the foaming cleanser."
"They have specialised cleansers you can choose from based on your skin type"
"If you can afford go for cerave or nuetrogena otherwise conatural and nivea are also good."
#2
Vanicream
4.9
(38)
"This skincare newsletter put us on to fragrance-free sulfate-free cleansers like Vanicream Gentle Cleanser."
"Vanicream’s Gentle Facial Cleanser is a good choice for removing makeup. It leaves skin feeling clean and not dried."
"I now use the vanicream face wash and don’t have dryness after."
"Vanicream or Aveeno calm and restore"
"Vanicream!"
"Takes makeup off like a dream and my skin never feels stripped afterwards!"
"My most favorite cleanser of all time is Vanicream."
"Vanicream is boringly effective!"
"Also make sure to doble cleanse if you wear makeup, oil is the best."
"Vanicream - period."
#3
Cetaphil
4.3
(26)
"Cetaphil should work for you!"
"Cetaphil ftw."
"I double cleanse with the pyunkang yul deep cleansing oil and cetaphil oily skin cleanser."
"Cetaphil. The only one i actually found to be gentle af."
"I’ve switched to cetaphil recently and I have seen the difference now!"
"Cetaphil's Gentle Cleanser is my HG."
"I've tried luxury and mid-range cleansers and I always come back to Cetaphil."
"Cetaphil is perfect for my dry, sensitive, rosacea skin."
"Go simple."
"I use the Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser! It’s amazing."
#4
La Roche-Posay
4.8
(19)
"I love Loroche Posay."
"I would recommend using la roshe posay, its a gentle cleanser but combining that wash and double cleansing made my face glow"
"LRP gentle hydrating cleanser (the one that’s in the cylindrical bottle)."
"The LRP is amazing for an oil cleanse."
"I swear by any La Roche posay wash."
"La roche posay! Gentle but effective."
"Is my go to face wash, I wash with cold water to keep my sensitive skin happy!"
"I love the la roche posay hydrating gentle cleanser!"
"La Roche Posay."
"I can’t recommend the La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser enough. Oil free, fragrance free, affordable..."
#5
Prequel
4.8
(15)
"I really like it"
"I swear by Prequel Gleanser Cleanser."
"Wonderful, moisturizing cleanser that is super gentle"
"Prequel gleanser- it's at target now."
"Prequel Gleanser is insanely great."
"Great. Non-stripping, soothing, hydrating"
"Prequel’s Gleanser has been a game changer."
"Prequel gleanser is the best face wash I have ever used."
"Prequel Gleanser"
"Maybe check out Prequel gleanser?"
#6
Simple
4.4
(14)
"Simple face wash is one of the best gentle cleanser."
"Simple's refreshing FW hands down best in affordable range"
"Simple refreshing face wash."
"SIMPLE face wash for the win literally the best in the game for this budget"
"Simple face wash"
"Check out Simple micellar gel wash. Super affordable and it’s glycerin based."
"Simple face wash, plum green tea face wash and the face shop- rice water face wash."
"Simple face wash is prettyyyy good, its very gentle and good for everyday."
"Simple miceler gel wash."
"I use Simple refreshing facial wash"
#7
Minimalist
4.8
(12)
"Minimalist or Cetaphil"
"Minimalist works great for me."
"Works like a charm."
"For controlling oil production and pimples I would suggest minimalist salicylic acid facewash."
"Im a fan of the minimalist face wash"
"I like minimalist. Cheap but very good (at least for me )."
"The be minimalist one . But make sure to alternate it with a gentle face wash in your routine."
"Minimalist has worked wonders for me."
"Minimalist. I’ve used so many of them, and this is the best."
"I have been using the one from minimalist!"
#8
Neutrogena
4.6
(7)
"Neutrogena definitely."
"Yess its nice i recommend it aswell"
"Neutrogena hydro boost (since you have it) - use it after cleansing."
"Neutrogena deep clean. It has like 1% Salicylic acid. It’s effective yet mild."
"I couldn’t believe it!"
"The dollar store carries a line that is the exact same."
"Simple, minimalist Salicylic Acid or Neutrogena deep clean."
#9
Clinique
4.7
(6)
"Rinse with water + moisturize with Cerave."
"It has CHANGED my skin drastically!"
"Fresh Soy cleanser and Clinique Take the day off balm both work on my type 1 skin."
"I started using cliniques take the day off. My skin is really happy with that."
"A cleansing balm has been best and one without fragrance - the Clinique one works really well."
"Double cleanse: Clinique TTDO balm followed by Fresh soy cleanser."
#10
Aveeno
4.6
(5)
"Have you tried Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser?"
"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser or Neutrogena hydro boost cleansing gel..both are gentle and wonderful."
"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser."
"Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Cleanser."
#11
Stratia
5.0
(4)
"It has a milky moisturizer texture and leaves my skin feeling nice."
"Stratia velvet cleansing milk."
"My skin loves it. It doesn’t foam at all."
"I love stratia’s velvet cleansing milk."
#12
Bioderma
4.5
(4)
"Biodema, Cerave or Avene."
"I have the Bioderma one.. that is so impressive and works so well.. gonna suggest that one!!"
"Bioderma green or blue tube both work great for oily and acne prone skin."
"Bioderma is good op. I am personally using the blue one from bioderma."
#13
First Aid Beauty
4.5
(4)
"I love the first aid beauty one."
"It leaves my skin feeling clean but not tight or dry."
"I find First Aid beauty cleanser pretty reliable."
"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)..."
"Dermalogica special cleansing gel"
"I really like the Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel."
"I use Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel. It works for both summer and winter."
#15
Laneige
4.0
(4)
"Laneige."
"Laneige."
"Laneige."
"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."
"Is awesome."
"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"
"Their Jelly Joker cleanser is also amazing."
"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"
"I use The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser (original) and follow up with the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser CREAMY Formula."
"I have sensitive combo skin and allergic to fragrance-- so far, I've liked TO squalane cleaner..."
#19
Fresh
4.7
(3)
"I really like Fresh Soy daily cleanser."
"I use and love fresh!"
"It's pretty good and gentle."
#20
Kiehl's
4.3
(3)
"Kiehls ultra facial cleanser. I use this one in the shower."
"Kiehls is the best for my acne oil skin."
"The kiehls ultra facial cleanser!"
#21
AHAGlow
4.0
(3)
"Good,effective and budget friendly"
"I found Ahaglow to be gentler on sensitive skin."
"AHAGlow"
#22
Adclear
5.0
(2)
"My dermatologist prescribed this and it really did wonders!"
"If you have active acne, adclear is the best."
#23
Lotus Botanicals
5.0
(2)
"If you need a gentle, non-drying cleanser, Lotus Botanicals face wash is worth trying."
"If you're looking for a gentle face wash, Lotus Botanicals has a really good one."
#24
Elemis
5.0
(2)
"Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm is my go-to. It melts away makeup, soothes my dry sensitive skin..."
"Elemis Pro collagen cleansing balm. It's amazing."
#25
Peach & Lily
5.0
(2)
"I love Peach and Lily Power Calm Cleanser. It's so gentle."
"Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser."
#26
Marie Veronique
5.0
(2)
"I use the Marie Veronique essential oil free cleanser as a first cleanse."
"Marie Veronique (I like the Essential oil free cleanser). It's especially great to use when you're showering."
#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."
"A little goes a long way and feels cleansing without being stripping."
#28
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."
"Someone on here recommended this sulfur soap and I’m loving it. My skin looks amazing and it’s soft."
#29
Tatcha
5.0
(2)
"Tatcha rice wash got rid of the dry patches on my cheeks."
"Tatcha rice wash!!"
#30
Ethiglo
4.5
(2)
"Ethiglo ANY DAY."
"I am combination acne prone type so ethiglo works the best for me."
#31
Derma Co
4.5
(2)
"I have oily skin and I use the derma co face wash everyday."
"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."
#32
Hydrinity
4.5
(2)
"Hydrinity Prelude is awesome."
"Prelude from Hydrinity - it does clean the skin and contains AHA’s."
#33
Dermaxil
4.5
(2)
"Jenpharm’s Mandelac Fashwash or Dermaxil Face wash"
"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."
"I use the biossance line, everything is pretty clean."
#35
Tula
4.5
(2)
"Tula is a game changer"
"Tula has cleansers on sale and 5x points."
#36
KLM Klin
4.0
(2)
"If you have oily skin try klm klin."
"My dermatologist prescribed KLM Klin"
#37
Be Minimalist
4.0
(2)
"Beminimalist one"
"I have used the one from be minimalist it works really well"
#38
Saslic
4.0
(2)
"I personally use Saslic Ds when I have normal skin"
"Saslic DS"
#39
Josh Rosebrook
5.0
(1)
"It will change your life!!!"
#40
Jenpharm
5.0
(1)
"Jenpharm’s Mandelac Fashwash or Dermaxil Face wash"
#41
Kopari
5.0
(1)
"It doesn't strip my skin at all and I haven't had a single blemish since I started using it!"
#42
Beauty of Joseon
5.0
(1)
"I've recently got into asian skincare. So far my favorite have been beauty of jeoson and anua."
#43
Saed Ghani
5.0
(1)
"Great for controlling oil and preventing breakouts."
#44
Peace Out Skincare
5.0
(1)
"Try: Peace Out Skincare Acne Gel Cleanser."
#45
Soap and Glory
5.0
(1)
"I have really similar skin and get along great with soap and glory vitamin c wash."
#46
Jan Marini
5.0
(1)
"Try her Bioglycolic cleanser and Age Intervention Duality."
#47
Vivant
5.0
(1)
"Vivant mandelic cleanser has been amazing for me!!"
#48
Kate Somerville
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard good things about the Kate Somerville EradiKate 3% sulfur cleanser!!"
#49
Boots
4.0
(1)
"Boots Cucumber Face Wash."
#50
Anua
4.0
(1)
"I've been using a korean face cleanser called Anua Heartleaf!"
#51
PanOxyl
4.0
(1)
"Any sort of sulfur wash and spot meds is great for cystic acne."
#52
Nivea
4.0
(1)
"The Nivea face wash is quite good."
#53
Plum
4.0
(1)
"Simple face wash, plum green tea face wash and the face shop- rice water face wash."
#54
Roundlab
4.0
(1)
"Roundlab 1025 dokdo cleanser or the kiehl’s ultra facial cleanser."
#55
Glyclenz
4.0
(1)
"Glyclenz facewash."
#56
Sensibio
3.0
(1)
"Sensibio does not foam."
#57
Peter Thomas Roth
3.0
(1)
"I like the origins ones but I don't think they're that great."
#58
Etude House
3.0
(1)
"Etude house soon jung whip is nice but a tad drying"
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