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CLEANSERS THAT WON'T STRIP YOUR SKIN

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If you are new to skincare and you are not sure which cleanser to get, this is a little guide based on my experience wioth these cleansers.
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OILY ACNE-PRONE SKIN

 
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If you have acne prone skin, this cleanser is a good one, it clears out clogged pores and excess oil.
ANUA Heartleaf Quercetinol Cleansing Foam
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This cleanser contains clay and 0.5% salicylic acid. It reduces excess oil without excessively drying the skin.
Jumiso Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser 120ml
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A little goes a long way. It contains green tea and has soothing, antioxidant effect. It is also very gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.
Green Tea Revitalising Cleanser - 120Ml - Uncover Skincare
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This is both a mask and a wash for those extensive routine days. Apply as a mask and leave for 10-15 minutes. It foams when in contact with water so its very easy to wash off.
Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser, Pore Purifying
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COMBINATION SKIN

 
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Very gentle and soap free. It is also suitable for sensitive skin.
Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, 150ml
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This gently exfoliates and keeps the skin pH balanced. If you have part oily skin, try this.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
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If you have part dry skin, or use actives like retinoids or AHAs then try this. Soap feree and has a creamy texture. Also good for sensitized, dehydrated skin.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser - La Roche-Posay
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DRY SKIN

 
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This is a non foaming cleanser. It has a creamy, emollient texture and it helps the skin retain moisture. Ideal fo sensitive skin.
Hydrating Facial Cleanser: Skin Refresh - CeraVe
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Starts as a cream and lathers slightly when you add water. It is gentle but slightly foaming so might not be ideal for very dry skin.
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser - CeraVe
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It has a milky gel texture and is soothing for dry skin. Also helps sensitive and irritated skin.
Calm + Restore Gentle Nourishing Oat Face Cleanser - Aveeno
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NORMAL SKIN

 
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Low pH, keeps skin balanced, snail mucin to hydrate skin.
Snail & Azulene Low pH Cleanser - Tiam
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This is a gentle foaming cleanser. It contains hyaluronic acid to retain skin moisture and it clenases without stripping the skin.
ANUA Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser - Hermosamartng
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This is good especially in hot climates, it has hyaluronic acid to keep the skin feeling hydrated and refreshed after cleansing.
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser
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