Cleanser & Face Wash

Cleanser & Face Wash

If you have dry skin, a face cleanser will better keep your skin barrier moisturized and healthy. Look for formulas with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, such as drugstore-favorite CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser or Renée Rouleau Moisture Protecting Cleanser. If you're using a retinol, which makes your skin more sensitive and prone to stripping, this type of cleanser helps avoid irritation. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you'll likely want to use a foaming face wash. It's what your skin needs to keep pores clear and remove the oil, dirt, and impurities that can exacerbate sebum production (which is what makes your face oily). Our favorite face washes include Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin, Dermalogica Active Clearing Skin Wash for breakout-prone skin, and Olehenrikson The Clean Truth Foaming Cleanser for uneven skin tone.