Best Face Washes for 2025

Cleansing removes dirt, cosmetic products, dead skin cells and the environment that has built up on your skin throughout the day. I find that just starting this step and doing it consistently can really help to improve the look of your skin

A pH-balanced, non-drying face cleanser formulated with antioxidants to gently yet effectively remove makeup, SPF, and excess oils that can clog pores. Rich in phytonutrients and vitamins C and E to leave skin visibly glowing.

A resurfacing face wash that brightens and rejuvenates your skin.

An enzyme cleansing gel that gently exfoliates and removes pollutants from the skin to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.

Vitamin B5 and Sodium PCA put the "hydrating" in this cleanser. They help absorb moisture from the atmosphere while Hemp Seed Oil seals it in to keep your skin quenched.

The rich gel texture melts into a silky oil that gently and effortlessly lifts away environmental pollutants, water-resistant sunscreen, long-wear makeup, sweat, and excess sebum - all in one step. Upon contact with water, the oil turns into a milky ...

Softens as it cleans without stripping skin of its natural moisture balance

An innovative jelly cleanser that removes all traces of makeup, excess oil, pollution, and any other grime from the day.

Inspired by the much-loved Super Facial at the Kate Somerville Medical Esthetics Skin Clinic, this exfoliating face wash is gentle enough to use morning + evening.

A nourishing cleansing gel that contains glycolic acid, one of the best exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids that'll target clogged pores, dullness, and uneven skin tone all at once.

A cleanser to visibly unclog pores and gently cleanse your skin without stripping it of essential moisture, made with mandelic acid, bearberry, willow bark, and licorice root.

A non-stripping cleanser that gently washes away daily buildup while replenishing moisture to reveal visibly softer, more luminous, clean skin.

A powerhouse PHA (polyhydroxy acid) that works to exfoliate the outermost layer of skin, even out tone and texture, and remove excess oil. Because of its gentle nature, it’s also perfect for sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is a face cleanser for dry skin that removes impurities and makeup while reinforcing the skin barrier.

A signature Kiehl's ingredient, Squalane is a highly-refined botanical lipid derived from olives. With an exceptional affinity to skin, SQUALANE absorbs easily and is known to help replenish skin's barrier keeping it soft, supple and moisturized.

upports skin barrier health to visibly reduce redness & deliver long-lasting hydration.

A powerful cleanser with two types of salicylic acid purifies pores and treats acne—even after rinsing.

The first clinically proven facial cleanser that combines soothing oat milk, nourishing goat milk and jojoba beads for gentle exfoliation that's packed with soothing saponins to reduce inflammation & calm itchy skin

Clinically proven to reduce free radical damage by washing away tiny pollution particles known as particulate matter

An AHA cleanser that gently exfoliates to prevent pore buildup and purge environmental toxins without damaging the skin barrier for a radiant glow.

Visibly tones, refines, and soothes while supporting a strong skin-defense system.

One of a kind. It cleanses, hydrates, plumps, brightens, and smoothes, all while smelling faintly like a pro-grade facial

This hydrating formula protects and calms the skin with each cleanse, no more dryness and stripped skin.