The Best Face Washes to Try Now (No Matter Your Skin Type)

1. Best Cleanser for Bouncy Skin: 

GLOW RECIPE Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser

This three-in-one cleanser, makeup remover, and clarifying mask is like a smoothie for your face. Antioxidant-rich blueberries work alongside hyaluronic acid and AHAs to help unclog pores without stripping your skin. IPSY members say the jelly texture is chef’s kiss for double cleansing: “It melts my makeup off so easily and leaves my skin super soft. I even look forward to washing my face now!”

2. Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin: 

FIRST AID BEAUTY Pure Skin Face Cleanser

If your skin gets cranky at the mere mention of harsh ingredients, this pH-balanced cleanser might just be your new go-to. It’s infused with soothing aloe, glycerin, and allantoin to calm irritation and redness. One reviewer with reactive skin swears by it: “This is the only cleanser I’ve used that doesn’t burn, dry me out, or cause breakouts. Holy grail status.”

3. Best Cleanser for Brightening:

MURAD Essential-C Cleanser

Vitamin C lovers, this one’s for you. The invigorating citrusy gel cleanser is packed with antioxidant power to help wash away environmental stressors, revive dull skin, and prep your face for serums. As one IPSY member puts it, “It wakes my skin up every morning—and smells amazing!”

4. Best Cleanser for the Glass Skin Trend:

OLIVIAUMMA Glass Skin Tanghulu Shine Muscat Cleanser

It’s not just the name that’s delicious—this cleanser lives up to the hype with its jelly-to-foam formula and juicy results. Made with 73% shine muscat grape extract (hello, antioxidants), it leaves skin feeling cushiony, hydrated, and glassy. One fan raved: “I didn't even know my skin could look like this—dewy, glowy, and smooth with zero tightness.”

5. Best Cleanser for Oily Skin: 

RODIAL Salicylic Acid Gel Cleanser

Buh-bye, breakouts. This high-performance gel cleanser uses salicylic acid to decongest pores, refine texture, and curb excess oil—without leaving your face feeling parched. One oily-skinned IPSY reviewer said, “This is the only cleanser that actually makes me feel clean but doesn’t leave that stripped feeling.”

6. Best Cleanser for Dry Skin:

KIRAMOON Silkie Rinse Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

This cloud-like cream cleanser is basically skincare comfort food. It uses hydrating ingredients like glycerin and meadowfoam seed oil to gently lift away dirt and makeup while leaving your moisture barrier unbothered. One IPSY member raved: “It feels like silk on my skin—super soft and never tight. I actually look forward to washing my face!”

7. Best Cleanser for Breakouts:

JUICE BEAUTY Blemish Clearing Cleanser

Powered by organic botanicals, this breakout-busting formula gently exfoliates with willow bark (a natural source of salicylic acid) while keeping your skin balanced. IPSY reviewers love that it treats acne without wrecking their skin barrier: “My hormonal breakouts are way less intense now, and my skin doesn’t feel dried out like it used to.”

8. Best Cleanser for Gentle Exfoliation:

ALO YOGA SKINCARE Enzyme Facial Cleanser

Infused with papaya enzymes and aloe vera, this cleanser offers a mild exfoliating effect with a hydrating, spa-like twist. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a radiant, post-hot-yoga glow—even if you didn’t actually go to yoga. One reviewer said, “Leaves my skin feeling clean, smooth, and so fresh. I even got compliments on my glow!”

9. Best Frothy Lather:

ORIGINS Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash

If you love a rich, foamy cleanse (without the tightness), this cult-favorite is a must. Its whipped texture creates a satisfying lather, while balancing dry and oily zones with broadleaf kelp extract and wheat protein. One user gushed, “The texture is so luxurious and my skin always feels refreshed—not squeaky or stripped.”

10. Best Everyday Cleanser:

FRESH Soy pH-Balanced Hydrating Face Wash

There’s a reason this iconic cleanser has earned a loyal following. With a pH-balanced formula and a blend of soy proteins, rosewater, and cucumber, it’s gentle enough for daily use and tough enough to remove mascara. As one member put it: “It’s been my go-to for years. Nothing else makes my skin feel this soft and calm.”

Final Thoughts

No matter your skin type or goals, there's a cleanser out there ready to help you hit refresh—literally. Whether you want a deep pore detox, gentle hydration, or a brightening boost, these standout formulas are a great place to start. Happy cleansing!