Rita Linkner, a dermatologist in Los Angeles, recommends these pH-balanced cleansers as the ideal way to keep skin hydrated, healthy and ready to absorb follow-up skincare products. They’re gentle, non-irritating and suitable for all skin types.
Look for a formula with cream- or gel-like textures, with low pH levels, as foaming cleansers are too harsh on skin.
Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser
A gentle yet effective daily cleanser that washes away makeup, dirt and impurities without over-drying or stripping skin. Packed with soothing botanical extracts of Chamomile + Calendula to nourish all skin types and tones while combatting breakouts while unclogging pores and smoothing complexion. Cruelty-free, vegan, dermatologist tested and EWG verified. Use morning and night! INGREDIENTS: Water, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate; Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine; Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate; Glycerin; Sodium Chloride; Sorbitol; Sodium Laurate Sorbitan Isostearate; Benzyl Alcohol Linalool Limonene
Cleansers are essential components of any skincare regime. With our cleansing foam, you will not only enjoy superior cleansing power but also experience improved skin hydration levels for an enhanced experience.
Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier describes this cleanser as an easy, yet gentle face wash made of conditioning ingredients, leaving your skin soft and nourished–never tight or dry. With its balmy milk texture and non-foaming formula, this double cleanser works to eliminate waterproof mascara without ever feeling tight or dry. Rose water, poloxamer (used to clean contact lens solution), comfrey root extract with allantoin for comforting dry skin are among its key ingredients; plus vegan, cruelty free, ophthalmologist tested product! This vegan, cruelty free product.
Milky Jelly Cleanser is an excellent option for those with sensitive skin, according to one Reddit user with rosacea who found that this cleanser did not cause irritation on her face and that it is suitable for all skin types.
COSRX Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser that gently unclogs pores and extracts impurities to combat acne and blemishes. Packed with 0.5% salicylic acid (BHA), which penetrates pores to dissolve excess sebum build-up, product buildup, dead skin cells without drying skin cells out.
Ideal for all skin types, this cleanser features botanical purifying ingredients to refresh and rejuvenate your complexion. Willow bark water and tea tree oil help unclog clogged pores, reduce redness, and fight breakouts while leaving your skin soft and supple, with blackheads and whiteheads removed while its low pH balance keeps skin from feeling tight or dry. Use morning and evening to maintain clear and blemish-free complexion.
La Roche-Posay Alpha-H Hydrating Cleanser
Non-foaming cleansers offer gentle removal of makeup and dirt while helping prevent future breakouts. Thyme extract and aloe vera soothe irritated skin while leaving it refreshed and soft – an absolute necessity if using systemic acne treatment or topical medications.
Dermatologist-recommended non-comedogenic face wash from La Roche-Posay offers two soothing ingredients. La Roche-Posay’s iconic 1700-year-old prebiotic thermal spring water, along with natural humectant glycerin and Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3) strengthen skin barriers while diminishing discolorations. Plus, its fragrance- and paraben-free formula make this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin types.
Atopalm Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam
Lush’s soothing foaming barrier repair face wash for dry and sensitive skin gently cleanses to remove makeup, dirt and excess oil without disrupting its natural pH balance. Incorporating Ceramide-9S and betaine into its formula creates a moisture-locking membrane for comfortable, pure-feeling skin.
Recently, K-Beauty influencers with dry and sensitive skin raved about how this product kept their faces clean without irritation. Just pump the right amount when washing your face, massage into a lather with your fingers, then rinse with lukewarm water afterward – it’s ideal for everyday use as well as all skin types – hypoallergenic, sulfate-free and paraben-free too!
