Best facial cleanser on Reddit
195 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/SkincareAddictionLux and 14 more subreddits
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#1
CeraVe
4.3
(23)
"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."
"I always prefer and recommend Cerave foaming face wash for oily skin."
"Try the cerave hydrating cleanser."
"I'm a big fan of Cerave's Foaming Cleanser."
"I love Cerave’s renewing salicylic acid cleanser."
"Cerave is not foaming but it's a gel cleanser, really good"
#2
La Roche-Posay
4.8
(13)
"La Roche-Posay Toleraine Gentle Hydrating Cleanser is my HG."
"I use La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser daily."
"La Roche Posay Toleraine Hydrating Gentle Cleanser & Thank You Farmer Phyto Relieful Cica Gel Cleanser are my two HGs."
"You could try La Roche Posay Hydrating Cleanser. It’s much more gentle on skin."
"In my humble opinion, the best cleanser out there."
"OP you could try la roche posay effaclar hydrating cleanser."
"La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is my go to."
"This cleanser is the holy grail it is so amazing."
"La roche posay TOLERIANE DERMO MILKY CLEANSER, which is super gentle."
"I use the la roche posay effaclair foaming cleanser becase i have sensitive acne prome skin and it cleared my face up beautifully :)"
#3
Vanicream
4.4
(10)
"Vanicream Gentle cleanser"
"Vanicream"
"Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser"
"Vanicream is great for dry skin."
"Vanicream gentle facial cleanser?"
"Vanicream face wash."
"Vanicream cleanser."
"I would say vanicream"
"...go in with a gentle foaming cleanser like vanicream cleanser or cerave hydrating cream to foam."
"Vanicream foaming cleanser"
#4
Cetaphil
4.3
(9)
"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."
"Check out Cetaphil gentle cleanser."
"Cetaphil"
#5
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."
#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
Aveeno
4.0
(5)
"These work best for me."
"Aveeno calm and restore oat cleanser or Neutrogena hydro boost gel cleanser"
"Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser."
"Is much (imho) better than their oat cleanser and is very gentle"
"It’s a gel like consistency and very gentle, no tightness after"
#8
Paula's Choice
4.8
(4)
"Anything by Paula’s Choice!"
"Paula's Choice Calm ultra Gentle cleanser and their skin recovery replenishing moisturizer."
"Paula’s foaming cleanser is great."
"Paula’s choice resist foaming face wash"
#9
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."
#10
Bioderma
4.0
(4)
"I really liked Bioderma Hydrabio."
"I use the Bioderma sebium gel facewash- it’s meant for oily skin and its pretty good."
"CeraVe is amazing but so is the bioderma pink."
"Bioderma micellar water, but depends on how heavy your eye makeup is."
#11
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."
#12
Avène
5.0
(3)
"Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser!"
"Avene Tolerance.. so gentle it almost feels like water.."
"I like Avene's Xeracalm Oil Cleanser, it's one of the very few cleansers that doesn't dry my skin."
#13
Stratia
4.7
(3)
"I love stratias velvet cleansing milk."
"I _love_ Stratia.com 's Velvet Cleansing Milk."
"Stratia extra gentle milk cleanser."
#14
Hada Labo
4.7
(3)
"I love the Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam."
"I love the Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam."
"Hada Labo gentle hydrating cleanser."
#15
First Aid Beauty
4.3
(3)
"I have been enjoying the First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser!"
"First Aid Beauty"
"I have been enjoying the First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser!"
#16
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."
#17
ANUA
5.0
(2)
"ANUA heartleaf deep pore cleansing foam with BHA."
"You can purchase travel cubes to put your products in, I usually take annua cleansing oil."
#18
The Ordinary
4.5
(2)
"Squalane cleanser by ordinary followed by bioderma micellar water."
"The Ordinary Squalane cleanser."
#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
iS Clinical
4.5
(2)
"IS Clinical Cleansing Complex…. Hands down the best."
"I like isclinical cleansing complex."
#21
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."
#22
COSRX
4.5
(2)
"Cosrx low ph cleanser! :)"
"Cosrx low ph good morning gel cleanser."
#23
Glossier
4.5
(2)
"I’m loving the Glossier milky jelly cleanser."
"Not cheap but super slippy and quite good: Glossier Milk Jelly cleanser."
#24
Sebamed
4.5
(2)
"Sebamed. Specifically for sebderm. Very gentle. Love this."
"Sebamed Clear face is an anti acne foam cleanser."
#25
Purpose
4.0
(2)
"Purpose face wash."
"I have extremely sensitive skin and I use purpose face wash."
#26
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."
#27
Simple
4.0
(2)
"Check out Simple micellar gel facial wash."
"Try Simple micellar gel wash."
#28
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."
#29
Fresh
4.0
(2)
"Fresh soy cleanser is slippery in such a good way."
"Soy face wash (fresh)."
#30
Curology Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"The best general face cleanser I have found is the Curology one."
#31
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"It's AMAZING for removing eye makeup and being gentle."
#32
Clinique Take the Day Off
5.0
(1)
"First I use a makeup-removing balm on dry skin, usually Clinique Take the Day Off."
#33
Banila Clean It Zero
5.0
(1)
"Usually Clinique Take the Day Off or Banila Clean It Zero."
#34
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Gel Lavant
5.0
(1)
"I love LRP's Lipikar Gel Lavant!"
#35
Elta MD Foaming Facial Cleanser
5.0
(1)
"Elta MD foaming facial cleanser."
#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
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"My favorite cleanser of all time is the Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser by Krave Beauty!"
#41
Round Lab
5.0
(1)
"I’m dry and love Round Lab Dokdo cleanser."
#42
Innisfree
5.0
(1)
"I use the dewy cherry blossom cleanser from Innisfree!"
#43
SLMD Skincare
5.0
(1)
"SLMD Skincare’s salicylic acid cleanser. I use it 2x a day and it’s my absolute favorite."
#44
Krave
5.0
(1)
"For me I love the matcha hemp one from Krave."
#45
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."
#46
Living Libations
5.0
(1)
"I love love love Living Libations Immortelle Best Skin Ever."
#47
Exuviance
5.0
(1)
"Exuviance gentle cream cleanser."
#48
Versed
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Versed gel cleanser, it's super gentle."
#49
Andalou
5.0
(1)
"Cleansing milks are great for dry skin! I love the Andalou brand one."
#50
Your for the People
5.0
(1)
"I use your for the people balm and then Dr Louie foaming cleanser I love it."
#51
Heimish
5.0
(1)
"Heimish All Clean Balm first, it’s amazing."
#52
Ego
5.0
(1)
"Love it way more than cerave."
#53
Formulae Prescott
5.0
(1)
"I'm obsessed: Formulae Prescott Tri-Balm Stick 3 in 1 Facial Balm."
#54
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"My faves are Tatcha cleansing balm."
#55
Audaja
5.0
(1)
"I get good results with Audaja Silkify Facial Cleanser."
#56
Epionce
5.0
(1)
"Epionce milky lotion cleanser is the best I've found."
#57
KraveBeauty
5.0
(1)
"The only cleanser that hasn’t broken me out is the KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser!"
#58
Pyunkang Yul
5.0
(1)
"Not lux but the low ph cleanser from Pyunkang Yul is a must for me while traveling."
#59
Farmacy
5.0
(1)
"Farmacy Green Clean when I travel. The latter is a solid and is so fabulous."
#60
Voshh
5.0
(1)
"Voshh foaming facewash is amazing...my dermatologist prescribed it for my acne."
#61
Sunday Riley
5.0
(1)
"Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser. It has no scent and has never caused any kind of skin reaction for me."
#62
Ceramedx
5.0
(1)
"I recommend ceramedx body cleanser all the time bc it saved my skin."
#63
Osmia
5.0
(1)
"My favorite solid cleansers are from Osmia."
#64
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."
#65
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Maybe lrp toleriane foaming gel cleanser?"
#66
Monsia Cucumber Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"Try Monsia Cucumber Cleanser."
#67
Bioderma Micellar Water
4.0
(1)
"Use micellar water instead (bioderma or garnier- pink cap)."
#68
Oxy Acne Cleanser 10
4.0
(1)
"I use oxy acne medication 10 acne cleanser."
#69
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash
4.0
(1)
"It's also called LRP Toleriane Caring Wash in some countries."
#70
Kose
4.0
(1)
"Use it as your makeup remover and first cleanse when you feel like it."
#71
SVR
4.0
(1)
"Not too drying, yet it removes excess oil"
#72
Indeed Labs
4.0
(1)
"I have been using indeed labs watermelon melting balm."
#73
Dermalogica
4.0
(1)
"It is specifically for sensitive rosacea skin."
#74
Olay
4.0
(1)
"I like oil of olay sensitive skin cleanser."
#75
Niche Beauty Lab
4.0
(1)
"Niche beauty lab oil cleaner."
#76
Vichy
4.0
(1)
"Found out about Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Intensive Purifying Gel."
#77
Biosensible
4.0
(1)
"Biosensible micellar water maybe?"
#78
Elta MD
4.0
(1)
"Elta MD gentle enzyme cleanser."
#79
Inkey List
4.0
(1)
"I think the Inkey List Fulvic Acid cleanser is really good for removing makeup."
#80
Dermascence
4.0
(1)
"I really like the dermascence foaming facial cleanser."
#81
Laneige
4.0
(1)
"I was using the Laneige face wash!"
#82
Burt's Bees
4.0
(1)
"I have dry skin and I like Burt’s Bee’s cleansing oil."
#83
Eve Lom
4.0
(1)
"Eve Lom Cleansing Balm."
#84
Mara
4.0
(1)
"Mara cleaning oil in travel size!"
#85
Murad
4.0
(1)
"I use Murad’s clarifying cleanser and I like it a lot."
#86
Face Reality
4.0
(1)
"I picked up face reality barrier balance creamy cleanser."
#87
PanOxyl
4.0
(1)
"Check out PanOxyl 10% BP cleanser."
#88
Joy
4.0
(1)
"Joy ph 5.5 cleanser might be a good option too."
#89
Human Nature
4.0
(1)
"Human nature tomato facial wash"
#90
Geek and Gorgeous
4.0
(1)
"I like Geek and Gorgeous’s Jelly joker... and sebameds face wash for sensitive skin."
#91
Perricone MD
4.0
(1)
"I have super sensitive skin and use the Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Gentle Cleanser."
#92
Earth Science
4.0
(1)
"Earth science creamy cleanser. I find it at health food stores."
#93
Beautycounter
4.0
(1)
"It’s expensive, but Beautycounter’s CounterTime line really helps my dry, irritated skin."
#94
Drunk Elephant
4.0
(1)
"I switch between Drunk Elephant Beste 9 & Youth to the People Superfood."
#95
ROC
4.0
(1)
"ROC barrier renew cleanser is great!"
#96
Garnier
3.0
(1)
"They claim you don’t need to rinse, but I like to."
#97
The Outset
3.0
(1)
"I will recommend The Outset's Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser."
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