Facial Cleanser reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Facial Cleanser brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SkincareAddiction, r/AskPH, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/Sephora, r/SkincareAddicts. Top-rated brands include CeraVe (4.5/5), La Roche-Posay (4.5/5), Cetaphil (4.5/5).
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Reviews167
Subreddits23
Posts60
Brands72
Products69
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#1
CeraVe
4.5
(33)
"Cerave or Oxecure!"
"I ordered Cerave products from Amazon, nagstart ako gumamit for months and I'd say it actually works."
"It's actually a normal cleanser, foams well, cleans well and is super hydrating."
"It's gentle and affordable!"
"I love CeraVe cleansers in general (I've tried a bunch and have had good experiences across the board)."
"I’m using Cerave Hydrating Cleanser. I’ve seen less redness and flaking."
"Cerave hydrating cleanser morning and night."
"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."
"Try the CeraVe hydrating foaming oil cleanser instead. It's much gentler than these with great cleansing strength."
#2
La Roche-Posay
4.5
(11)
"I would recommend washing your face with La Roche Posay Effaclar gel, the salicylic acid helps the exfoliation process, without being too drying."
"I use La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser daily."
"I’ve only tried the La’roche one and I loved it."
"LRP has a foaming cleanser in their sensitive skin TOLERIANE line that I really love. perfect balance of thorough cleansing without that squeaky clean, completely stripped feeling."
"OP you could try la roche posay effaclar hydrating cleanser."
"I like la roche posay and vanicream."
"La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is my go to."
"La roche posay Effaclar gel cleanser :) "
"I haven’t used every single one of these obviously, but I’d go with the La Roche."
"The Toleriane Caring Wash looks to have the exact same ingredients."
#3
Cetaphil
4.5
(10)
"I can use cetaphil months after medication. No acne na since November."
"Cetaphil and human nature acne defense."
"Cetaphil."
"Cetaphil, the best"
"Cetaphil all day."
"Cetaphil is a very gentle brand! Vanicream is also nice."
"My vote goes to cetaphil. it balances the skin nicely."
"I have super oily skin and have tried all of these. The Cerave and La Roche Posay didn’t feel like they cleaned well enough, and the Clinique was too stripping. I like the Cetaphil a lot."
"Cetaphil is very gentle."
"Cetaphil"
#4
Vanicream
4.6
(8)
"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."
"Vanicream gentle facial cleanser?"
"I would say vanicream"
#5
Neutrogena
4.3
(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 facial cleanser/Placenta soap."
"Contains 2% salicylic acid and 1% sulfur to help unclog pores and reduce inflammation."
"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."
#6
Prequel
4.3
(6)
"My favorite is prequel’s gleanser because i have rosacea and wildly sensitive skin."
"I would suggest the cleanser from Prequel. Cleans very well and no scent."
"Maybe the prequel gleanser with salicylic acid?"
"Prequel Gleanser"
"Another vote for the Prequel gleanser."
"Prequel Gleanser might be a good choice."
#7
Elemis
5.0
(4)
"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."
#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
COSRX
4.7
(3)
"I currently use the COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser, which I love, since you don’t need a lot of product per use and it foams very well."
"Cosrx low ph cleanser! :)"
"Cosrx low ph good morning gel cleanser."
#10
Lush
4.7
(3)
"Angels on bare skin and LTGTR are amazing. Following this routine my skin has never felt softer!"
"Honestly my favorite Lush product! My face is pretty oily in some spots, but dry and flaky in others and this just does wonders for it all around!"
"Ultrabland is another good one for dry, autumn/winter skin, but it's another one that some don't like because of it's texture."
#11
Philosophy
4.3
(3)
"I really like Philosophy purity made simple one step cleanser."
"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."
#12
Dove
4.3
(3)
"I've used Dove beauty bars for years. I really like it. I feel like my face gets clean without feeling dried out or tight."
"It's the Beauty Bar you want for your face."
"Dove Sensitive Skin bar soap"
#13
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."
#14
Clinique
4.0
(3)
"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."
"I like the Clinique one, it is pretty stripping however, but my skin loves a really good double cleanse at night followed by a thiiiiick moisturiser."
#15
Stratia
5.0
(2)
"I love stratias velvet cleansing milk."
"I _love_ Stratia.com 's Velvet Cleansing Milk."
#16
Kate Somerville
5.0
(2)
"Kate Somerville is literally like magic on my face."
"Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser is great for addressing acne and blemishes."
#17
The INKEY List
5.0
(2)
"I love the Inkey List Oat cleanser. It works as a makeup remover and a cleanser."
"I love The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm."
#18
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."
#19
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!"
#20
The Ordinary
4.5
(2)
"Squalane cleanser by ordinary followed by bioderma micellar water."
"The Ordinary Squalane cleanser."
#21
iS Clinical
4.5
(2)
"IS Clinical Cleansing Complex…. Hands down the best."
"I like isclinical cleansing complex."
#22
Bioderma Micellar Water
4.0
(2)
"I only use Bioderma Micellar water as my cleanser."
"Use micellar water instead (bioderma or garnier- pink cap)."
#23
Senka
4.0
(2)
"Senka facial cleanser (blue), beauty of joseon sunscreen"
"I've settled for Senka (blue or white)."
#24
dr.Lazuk
5.0
(1)
"Beneficial Face Cleanser by dr.Lazuk. Works magic for oily skin."
#25
Glow Recipe
5.0
(1)
"It smells good and it’s very gentle on dry skin."
#26
Pond's
5.0
(1)
"Ponds has been working wonders for me."
#27
PMD Clean Pro Obsidian
5.0
(1)
"Considering your changing skin, the PMD Clean Pro Obsidian is an excellent choice."
#28
Dr Loretta
5.0
(1)
"So effective and one bottle lasts a long time so the price per use is not bad"
#29
Foaming Facial Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"The foaming facial cleanser I have lived by for the last few years. I have acne prone, combo oily skin and it’s literally the best."
#30
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"My derm recommended the La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser."
#31
PanOxyl
5.0
(1)
"My personal favorite is the panoxyl creamy wash (which is 4% benzoyl peroxide) so it def gets everything off your face but isn’t quite as stripping as the foaming wash."
#32
Dermorepubliq
5.0
(1)
"Dermorepubliq and oxecure life changing talaga."
#33
Thayers
5.0
(1)
"Thayers with 2% Salicylic acid 💯"
#34
Dermalogica
5.0
(1)
"My favorite daily cleanser that I’ve used for years is Dermalogica daily microfoliant exfoliator. It’s amazing."
#35
DHC
5.0
(1)
"I love DHC Deep Cleansing Oil."
#36
Clean and Clear
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend!"
#37
Softymo
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the softymo speedy oil cleanser and it is quite nice."
#38
TIAM
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore TIAM snail and uzulene cleanser."
#39
Skinceuticals
5.0
(1)
"Skinceuticals simply clean"
#40
Glossier
5.0
(1)
"I’m loving the Glossier milky jelly cleanser."
#41
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"My favorite cleanser of all time is the Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser by Krave Beauty!"
#42
Paula's Choice
5.0
(1)
"Paula’s foaming cleanser is great."
#43
Korres
5.0
(1)
"My fav I’ve found is the korres foaming cleanser!"
#44
Round Lab
5.0
(1)
"I’m dry and love Round Lab Dokdo cleanser."
#45
Innisfree
5.0
(1)
"I use the dewy cherry blossom cleanser from Innisfree!"
#46
Elta MD Foaming Facial Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"Elta MD foaming facial cleanser."
#47
Solawave
4.0
(1)
"It’s really gentle and smooth"
#48
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"You could try a salicylic acid cleanser if you want something more but try to alternate with a normal cleanser so you don’t over exfoliate"
#49
Dermadoctor
4.0
(1)
"Dermadoctor Ain't Misbehavin' Medicated AHA/BHA Acne Cleanser."
#50
Proactiv
4.0
(1)
"Proactiv Mineral Cleanser is doing great for me. Been using it for a couple weeks now."
#51
Peach Slices
4.0
(1)
"I like Peach Slices Snail Rescue Purifying Cleanser. Super gentle and foamy. It’s good for oily and acne-prone skin."
#52
Sebamed Cleansing Foam
4.0
(1)
"Sebamed cleansing foam."
#53
Oxy Facial Wash
4.0
(1)
"Oxy Facial wash! Just pair it with a good moisturizer."
#54
Bioderma Sebium Hydra Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Bioderma Sebium Hydra Cleanser."
#55
Tula
4.0
(1)
"Tula Cult Classic has been very gentle and non-drying for me."
#56
CeraVe Cleanser Bar
4.0
(1)
"Personally i liked the cerave cleanser bar more than neutogena."
#57
CeraVe Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I use the cerave one and really like it for gentle but thorough cleansing."
#58
Cetaphil Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"My derm has suggested something super simple like the cetaphil cleanser."
#59
Etude House 5.5 Toner
4.0
(1)
"Etude 5.5 is a wonderful choice."
#60
Balm/Milk/Oil Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"If you're dry and usually or most of the time, your skin is sensitive, dont use foam cleanser. Better use balm,milk or oil cleanser."
#61
Inkey List
4.0
(1)
"Inkey List Hylauronic Acid Cleanser is hydrating and won’t strip your skin dry."
#62
LPR
4.0
(1)
"I use LPR and like it."
#63
Pre:M
4.0
(1)
"I like their cleansers a lot and they don’t dry me out."
#64
Mentholatum
4.0
(1)
"Facial cleanser - mentholatum acnes facial wash"
#65
Oxy Acne Cleanser 10
4.0
(1)
"I use oxy acne medication 10 acne cleanser."
#66
Monsia Cucumber Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Try Monsia Cucumber Cleanser."
#67
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash
4.0
(1)
"It's also called LRP Toleriane Caring Wash in some countries."
#68
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Maybe lrp toleriane foaming gel cleanser?"
#69
Kose
4.0
(1)
"Use it as your makeup remover and first cleanse when you feel like it."
#70
SVR
4.0
(1)
"Not too drying, yet it removes excess oil"
#71
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."
#72
Aveeno
3.0
(1)
"My friend swears by Aveeno oat."
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