No matter what type of skin you have, one thing is certain: a face wash is a must-have. The best cleanser will remove dirt and impurities without stripping your skin of moisture. But not just any cleanser will suit you. It’s important to find a gentle face wash that is ideal for your skin type. Here are our top nine gentle cleansers.

Top Picks

1. Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser
2. Fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash
3. Eucerin Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Cleansing Gel
4. The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
5. Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil
6. Differin Daily Deep Cleanser
7. Blueland Facial Cleanser
8. Hyper Skin Hyper Even Cleansing Gel
9. Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

Vanicream Gentle Face Cleanser

Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser is a sulfate-free formula, so it doesn’t strip the skin. The addition of glycerin helps increase moisture in your skin. It has an almost lotion-like consistency and leaves skin feeling great.

This cleanser would work well for most skin types, especially sensitive skin. Just keep in mind that Vanicream’s creamy texture doesn’t foam up much, so if you love lots of lather, you may want to try a different face wash from this list.

Fresh Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash

If you’re looking for a gentle face wash that accommodates all skin types, add the moisturizing Soy face cleanser to your skincare routine. The second it mixes with water, the face wash forms a lather that grips onto dirt and makeup fast.

Made with Aloe Vera, cucumber extract, and soy proteins, this formula is perfect if your skin tends to get dry. It’s been proven to instantly soothe redness and hydrate the skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.

Eucerin Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Eucerin Cleansing Hydrating Cleansing Gel is a gentle effective facial cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid to help support the skin’s moisture balance. This low-lather facial cleanser gently removes oil, dirt, and makeup without stripping skin.

Additionally, it’s suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and it is a clinically proven formula that is free of alcohol oil and parabens.

The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Cetaphil’s gentle skin face wash is a cleansing salve you can trust to remove dirt and makeup without causing any irritation or discomfort. Because it’s so gentle, it’s safe for daily use and hydrates and gradually restores healthy skin.

It’s designed with a blend of hydrating glycerin, panthenol, and niacinamide to help reinforce your skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil

If you’re looking for oil-based cleansers, this Burt Bees face wash contains a blend of coconut and argan oils that hydrate skin as you cleanse. It dissolves dirt and makeup gently without leaving an oily residue or stripping moisture from your skin.

The result is healthy-looking skin that’s soft, clean, and beautifully nourished. What’s more, it is ophthalmologist-tested, so it’s also safe for contact lens wearers.

Differin Daily Deep Cleanser

If you’re dealing with stubborn breakouts or have acne-prone skin, it can be hard to find a gentle face wash that won’t irritate your skin further. Differin’s Daily Deep Cleanser is a good face wash for sensitive skin and acne-prone skin because it’s specifically formulated to help with skin breakouts. 

It also helps sucks up excess oils without drying out the skin. This cleanser also contains 5 percent benzoyl peroxide as its main ingredient, a topical antiseptic that is often used to treat acne.

Blueland Facial Cleanser

Blueland Facial Cleanser is an innovative skincare product that comes in powder form.  Just transfer the powder into a reusable bottle and mix it with water. A quick shake activates the mixture and turns it into a ready-to-use, non-foaming gel.

The fun aspect of mixing the product yourself can make it feel like a mini-science project. Infused with hydrating and gentle ingredients, it effectively cleanses the skin and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple.

Hyper Skin Hyper Even Cleansing Gel

Hyper Skin Even Gentle Brightening Gel Cleanser is a face wash formulated with mandelic acid (a gentle exfoliating acid) to regulate oil production and powerful botanicals such as licorice root and willow bark to unclog pores and prevent breakouts.

It’s a gentle skin cleanser that ensures a pleasant application, even on your delicate eye area. Plus, it effectively removes dirt or makeup with a single cleanse.

Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

This gentle foaming cleanser by ANUA is great, especially if you have oily skin. It cleans out pores and reduces excess sebum without sensitizing the skin. This cleanser is effective but gentle, using heartleaf to calm inflammation, salicylic acid to exfoliate and help control oil production, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate your skin.

ANUA recommends using an oil cleanser first to remove makeup, followed by this formula for deep cleaning and a refreshing finish.

Treat Your Skin to the Best

There you have it — the nine gentlest cleansers. Remember, when choosing a face wash, you should always consider your individual skin type and concerns. Everyone is bio-individual, so you may have to try and test to find the product that best suits you.

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