Best facial cleanser on Reddit
140 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddicts and 12 more subreddits
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#1
CeraVe
4.3
(20)
"It's gentle and affordable!"
"I’m using Cerave Hydrating Cleanser. I’ve seen less redness and flaking."
"Cerave hydrating facial cleanser."
"Cerave hydrating cleanser. Definitely do not use anything that foams or has scent."
"CeraVe foamy cleanser for normal to oily skin! It works wonders while not drying out the skin."
"CeraVe is the best option between the two."
"Try the cerave hydrating cleanser."
"I'm a big fan of Cerave's Foaming Cleanser."
"I love Cerave’s renewing salicylic acid cleanser."
"I suggest a non foam cleanser like the Cerave hydrating cleanser"
#2
Vanicream
4.6
(9)
"Vanicream"
"Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser"
"I second this one! I use Vanicream and it’s very gentle and very cheap."
"Vanicream! It’s the most gentle I’ve ever used."
"Vanicream is great for dry skin."
"Vanicream gentle facial cleanser?"
"Vanicream face wash."
"Vanicream cleanser."
"I would say vanicream"
#3
Cetaphil
4.4
(8)
"Cetaphil, the best"
"Cetaphil all day."
"I found a recommendation for the cetaphil gentle cleansing bar and let me tell you my skin has been AMAZING!!!! Not drying either."
"Cetaphil is a very gentle brand! Vanicream is also nice."
"Cetaphil Gentle for non-foaming."
"I get the twin pack of the Cetaphil gentle cleanser from Costco."
"Cetaphil is very gentle."
"Cetaphil"
#4
Neutrogena
4.4
(7)
"The best acne cleanser is Neutrogena Stubborn Acne cleanser because it has micronized benzoyl peroxide."
"You might like Neutrogena hydroboost cleansing gel fragrance free."
"Neutrogena Invigorating scrub cleanser. It's the only thing that keeps my face clear and happy."
"Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser Creamy Formula."
"I would instead use the Neutrogena hydro boost fragrance free cleanser."
"You might want to try Neutrogena hydroboost hydrating cleansing gel fragrance free next."
"Try the neutrogena hydro gel (fragrance free version) it has hylaronic acid."
#5
La Roche-Posay
4.5
(6)
"I use La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser daily."
"OP you could try la roche posay effaclar hydrating cleanser."
"La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is my go to."
"La roche posay TOLERIANE DERMO MILKY CLEANSER, which is super gentle."
"The Toleriane Caring Wash looks to have the exact same ingredients."
"Its amazing, does it job while leaving my skin hydrated still. but i will say- the recent formula change sucks!"
#6
Elemis
5.0
(5)
"I love Elemis cleansing balm!! I double cleanse with it and use a white warm flannel to wipe it off."
"I love the Elemis cleansing balm. Removes every bit of makeup and leaves my face buttery soft without any irritation."
"It is good for removing makeup and sunscreen without needing a second cleanse."
"I like Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm."
"Elemis has a cleansing butter and it is SO good."
#7
Prequel
4.3
(4)
"I would suggest the cleanser from Prequel. Cleans very well and no scent."
"Prequel Gleanser"
"Another vote for the Prequel gleanser."
"Prequel Gleanser might be a good choice."
#8
Dr. Loretta
5.0
(3)
"Dr Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is my favorite."
"Dr Loretta Gentle Hydrating cleanser is amazing."
"Dr. Loretta Gentle Hydrating is the only cleanser I’ll use."
#9
Stratia
4.7
(3)
"I love stratias velvet cleansing milk."
"I _love_ Stratia.com 's Velvet Cleansing Milk."
"Stratia extra gentle milk cleanser."
#10
N/A
4.0
(3)
"This is my long time go-to."
"Can highly recommend these. My derm said if you can’t afford the really expensive therapeutic ones these are still fine."
"You should use a gentle cleanser, foaming if you have oilier or cream cleanser if you have dry skin."
#11
Purpose
4.0
(3)
"Purpose face wash."
"I have extremely sensitive skin and I use purpose face wash."
"Purpose face wash has almost identical ingredients."
#12
Paula's Choice
5.0
(2)
"Anything by Paula’s Choice!"
"Paula’s foaming cleanser is great."
#13
Korres
5.0
(2)
"My fav I’ve found is the korres foaming cleanser!"
"Then I use Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser for my second cleanse."
#14
Avène
5.0
(2)
"Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser!"
"I like Avene's Xeracalm Oil Cleanser, it's one of the very few cleansers that doesn't dry my skin."
#15
First Aid Beauty
4.5
(2)
"I have been enjoying the First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser!"
"I have been enjoying the First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser!"
#16
Youth to the People
4.5
(2)
"I've had great results with the Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser."
"Youth to the people superfood."
#17
The Ordinary
4.5
(2)
"Squalane cleanser by ordinary followed by bioderma micellar water."
"The Ordinary Squalane cleanser."
#18
iS Clinical
4.5
(2)
"IS Clinical Cleansing Complex…. Hands down the best."
"I like isclinical cleansing complex."
#19
Clinique
4.5
(2)
"I love the Clinique take off the day balm."
"I will also be bringing a travel size of my 2nd cleanser, but the Clinique does emulsify so I think particularly with drier skin, you should be good with it as a one-and-done."
#20
COSRX
4.5
(2)
"Cosrx low ph cleanser! :)"
"Cosrx low ph good morning gel cleanser."
#21
Glossier
4.5
(2)
"I’m loving the Glossier milky jelly cleanser."
"Not cheap but super slippy and quite good: Glossier Milk Jelly cleanser."
#22
Hada Labo
4.5
(2)
"I love the Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam."
"Hada Labo gentle hydrating cleanser."
#23
Philosophy
4.0
(2)
"Philosophy purity. I decant into a travel size and do 2 cleanses with this."
"Philosophy purity made simple one-step- and it comes in small travel sizes."
#24
Tula
4.0
(2)
"Tula Cult Classic has been very gentle and non-drying for me."
"For a “deep clean” feeling cleanser try Tula cult classic purifying cleanser."
#25
Fresh
4.0
(2)
"Fresh soy cleanser is slippery in such a good way."
"Soy face wash (fresh)."
#26
Elta MD Foaming Facial Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"Elta MD foaming facial cleanser."
#27
Clean and Clear
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend!"
#28
Softymo
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the softymo speedy oil cleanser and it is quite nice."
#29
TIAM
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore TIAM snail and uzulene cleanser."
#30
Skinceuticals
5.0
(1)
"Skinceuticals simply clean"
#31
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"My favorite cleanser of all time is the Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser by Krave Beauty!"
#32
Round Lab
5.0
(1)
"I’m dry and love Round Lab Dokdo cleanser."
#33
Innisfree
5.0
(1)
"I use the dewy cherry blossom cleanser from Innisfree!"
#34
SLMD Skincare
5.0
(1)
"SLMD Skincare’s salicylic acid cleanser. I use it 2x a day and it’s my absolute favorite."
#35
Krave
5.0
(1)
"For me I love the matcha hemp one from Krave."
#36
Fat and the Moon
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Fat and the Moon's Light as a Featha. It's a powder so you don't have to check and it's lightweight."
#37
Living Libations
5.0
(1)
"I love love love Living Libations Immortelle Best Skin Ever."
#38
Exuviance
5.0
(1)
"Exuviance gentle cream cleanser."
#39
Versed
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Versed gel cleanser, it's super gentle."
#40
Andalou
5.0
(1)
"Cleansing milks are great for dry skin! I love the Andalou brand one."
#41
Your for the People
5.0
(1)
"I use your for the people balm and then Dr Louie foaming cleanser I love it."
#42
Heimish
5.0
(1)
"Heimish All Clean Balm first, it’s amazing."
#43
Ego
5.0
(1)
"Love it way more than cerave."
#44
La Roche-Posay Effaclar
4.0
(1)
"I use the La Roche-Posay Effaclar when I feel like I need a deeper face to cleanse."
#45
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Maybe lrp toleriane foaming gel cleanser?"
#46
Monsia Cucumber Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Try Monsia Cucumber Cleanser."
#47
Bioderma Micellar Water
4.0
(1)
"Use micellar water instead (bioderma or garnier- pink cap)."
#48
Oxy Acne Cleanser 10
4.0
(1)
"I use oxy acne medication 10 acne cleanser."
#49
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash
4.0
(1)
"It's also called LRP Toleriane Caring Wash in some countries."
#50
Kose
4.0
(1)
"Use it as your makeup remover and first cleanse when you feel like it."
#51
SVR
4.0
(1)
"Not too drying, yet it removes excess oil"
#52
Indeed Labs
4.0
(1)
"I have been using indeed labs watermelon melting balm."
#53
Dermalogica
4.0
(1)
"It is specifically for sensitive rosacea skin."
#54
Olay
4.0
(1)
"I like oil of olay sensitive skin cleanser."
#55
Niche Beauty Lab
4.0
(1)
"Niche beauty lab oil cleaner."
#56
Vichy
4.0
(1)
"Found out about Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Intensive Purifying Gel."
#57
Biosensible
4.0
(1)
"Biosensible micellar water maybe?"
#58
Simple
4.0
(1)
"Try Simple micellar gel wash."
#59
Bioderma
4.0
(1)
"I really liked Bioderma Hydrabio."
#60
Elta MD
4.0
(1)
"Elta MD gentle enzyme cleanser."
#61
Inkey List
4.0
(1)
"I think the Inkey List Fulvic Acid cleanser is really good for removing makeup."
#62
Dermascence
4.0
(1)
"I really like the dermascence foaming facial cleanser."
#63
Laneige
4.0
(1)
"I was using the Laneige face wash!"
#64
Burt's Bees
4.0
(1)
"I have dry skin and I like Burt’s Bee’s cleansing oil."
#65
Eve Lom
4.0
(1)
"Eve Lom Cleansing Balm."
#66
Mara
4.0
(1)
"Mara cleaning oil in travel size!"
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