Top 10 facial cleansers

On the left, suds produced by the ultra-strong surfactants of Dawn dish soap. And our experts consistently referred to fragrance ingredients as known allergens, irritants, and sensitizers — most of the people we interviewed recommended avoiding them altogether. Testers with oily and dry skin agreed that this left their skin feeling clean and hydrated. But for being so gentle, we were surprised to find that it removed all of our makeup. Most people love a foamy face wash. With a luxuriously whipped texture, this has three percent sulfur to zap acne and blemishes, draw out impurities, and clear congested pores.

Most of the experts we spoke with were firm that the fewer ingredients, the better. No matter how gentle your face wash is, it still removes oil. Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser smells like mint tea and won our hearts by cleansing well and leaving skin still feeling healthily moisturized. An exfoliant can be chemical think alpha hydroxyl acids or physical like a sugar scrub , but experts prefer chemical exfoliants over physical ones, whose rough edges can do more harm than good. Wash your face, allow it to thoroughly dry, and then place a few pieces of rice paper or tissue paper on different areas of your face. The stimulating gel turns into a nice deep lather and does not leave any oily residue.

We hand-test the finalists. Finding a formulation that provides for the care and nurturing of you particular skin type and that also addresses any additional issues is vital. Even using our top pick for dry skin CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser in all its hydrating glory requires a moisturizer afterward. This is made worse by products that contain chemicals and perfumes which can cause further irritation. It will also keep your skin hydrated to help it stay young looking and strong.