The Best Face Cleansers

• Fragrance-free formula with three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and the National Eczema Association Seal
• Cleans without the tight, stripped feeling that foaming washes can leave
• Reviewed's testers found it removed light makeup and mascara on its own

• Barely lathers, which some people dislike in a face wash
• Some Reddit users say it does not rinse clean and leaves a film

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• Free of fragrance, sulfates, soap and parabens, and allergy tested
• Ceramide-3, niacinamide and glycerin support the moisture barrier while cleansing
• A creator on tretinoin reported a big difference after almost a month of use

• Recommended by the brand for normal to dry skin, so oily skin may prefer a foaming cleanser
• Cream texture is not designed to foam, so it lacks the lather some people expect

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• Fragrance-free and formulated for sensitive skin
• Removes everyday makeup with no rinsing, including waterproof mascara per a blogger
• Leaves skin soft rather than sticky or tight

• Can sting if a soaked pad gets into the eyes
• Heavy makeup may need several pads or a follow-up cleanse

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• Melts full makeup, waterproof mascara and sunscreen quickly
• Emulsifies into a milk and rinses without an oily film
• Pleasant sherbet-to-oil texture with a spatula included

• Contains added fragrance
• Jar packaging is less hygienic than a pump

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• 4% benzoyl peroxide, an established OTC acne active
• Ceramides, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help offset dryness
• Non-comedogenic and FSA/HSA eligible

• Dryness and peeling are still possible, especially at first
• Benzoyl peroxide can bleach towels and fabrics

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• Very short, fragrance-free ingredient list suited to sensitive skin
• Can be used with or without water, on face and body
• Leaves skin soft without tightness in Reviewed's testing

• No lather, which can feel like it is not cleaning
• Some long-time users remain wary after the older formula that contained sodium lauryl sulfate

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• Brand says it dissolves makeup, sebum and sunscreen in one step
• Light, runny oil that the brand says leaves no greasy residue
• Pump bottle and 200 ml size

• Contains added fragrance
• Breakouts reported by a blogger and by several Reddit users

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• Mildly acidic pH and a sulfate-free surfactant base
• Light lather that bloggers say leaves skin clean but not tight
• Low price for 150 ml

• Some Reddit users with dry or dehydrated skin found it stripping
• Tea-tree scent is medicinal and lingers briefly

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