Cleansers

A cleanser rinses off in seconds, so the surfactant blend and a short, purposeful list matter more than fancy actives. What is worth watching is a harsh primary surfactant on already-dry or sensitive skin, and added fragrance. We weight rinse-off exposure down accordingly.

236 rated, ranked by PlainScore.

• 100
  CeraVe

  Hydrating Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Cetaphil

  Gentle Skin Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Vanicream

  Gentle Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Neutrogena

  Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  First Aid Beauty

  Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  CeraVe

  Foaming Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Every Man Jack

  Daily Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Beauty of Joseon

  Radiance Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 100
  Eucerin

  Advanced Cleansing Body & Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Clinique

  Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover
  Low concern
• 100
  PanOxyl

  Acne Creamy Wash
  Low concern
• 100
  DHC

  Deep Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 100
  Simple

  Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water
  Low concern
• 100
  Beauty of Joseon

  Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Versed

  Soft Cleanse
  Low concern
• 100
  Round Lab

  Dokdo Cleansing Water
  Low concern
• 100
  Almay

  Moisturizing Makeup Remover & Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Clinique

  All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Cleanser Mild
  Low concern
• 100
  Dr. Ceuracle

  Pro-Balance Pure Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 100
  Etude House

  SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Avene

  Tolerance Foaming Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  CeraVe

  Hydrating Cleanser Bar
  Low concern
• 100
  Vanicream

  Cleansing Bar
  Low concern
• 100
  Bioderma

  Sensibio Foaming Gel
  Low concern
• 100
  Bioderma

  Sensibio H2O Micellar Water
  Low concern
• 100
  Bioderma

  Sensibio H2O
  Low concern
• 100
  Bioderma

  Sensibio H2O Micellar Water Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
  Low concern
• 100
  Isntree

  Hyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 100
  TONYMOLY

  I'm Rice Active Enzyme Exfoliating Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Minon

  Amino Moist Milky Cleansing
  Low concern
• 100
  Rosen

  Super Smoothie Brightening Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  Cetaphil

  Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
  Low concern
• 100
  Metrin

  Deep Cleanser (Step 1)
  Low concern
• 100
  Differin

  Daily Refreshing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 100
  CeraVe

  Foaming Face Wash
  Low concern
• 99
  First Aid Beauty

  Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 99
  Torriden

  DIVE-IN Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 99
  Farmacy

  Green Clean Gentle Creamy Cleanser (Fragrance-Free)
  Low concern
• 99
  Dr. Jart+

  Dermaclear Micro Water
  Low concern
• 99
  FANCL

  Mild Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 99
  Curology

  Gentle Cleanser
  Low concern
• 99
  Equate

  Beauty Hydrating Cleanser
  Low concern
• 98
  Dr. Althea

  Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 98
  Fresh

  Soy Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 98
  Kinship

  Naked Papaya
  Low concern
• 98
  Comfort Zone

  Skin Regimen Cleansing Cream
  Low concern
• 98
  Up & Up

  Salicylic Acid Acne Wash
  Low concern
• 97
  La Roche-Posay

  Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Garnier

  SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
  Low concern
• 97
  Aestura

  Ato Barrier 365 Foaming Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Kose

  Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 97
  Youth to the People

  Supershroom Calm Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Manyo

  Pure Cleansing Water Sensitive
  Low concern
• 97
  Isntree

  Green Tea Fresh Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Kanebo

  Suisai Beauty Clear Powder Wash N
  Low concern
• 97
  Anua

  Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
  Low concern
• 97
  Cure

  Natural Aqua Gel
  Low concern
• 97
  Pacifica

  Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash
  Low concern
• 97
  L:A Bruket

  187 Fennel Seed Facial Wash
  Low concern
• 97
  Ursa Major

  Fantastic Face Wash
  Low concern
• 97
  Skinfix

  Eczema+ Pre-Biotic Foaming Oil Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Bifesta

  Deep Clear Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 97
  Josh Rosebrook

  Essential Balm Cleanse
  Low concern
• 97
  Hers

  Clear Waters Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 97
  Clearasil

  Ultra Rapid Action Gel Wash
  Low concern
• 96
  Krave Beauty

  Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  CeraVe

  Renewing SA Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Krave

  Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Neutrogena

  Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  The Ordinary

  Squalane Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Tiege Hanley

  WASH
  Low concern
• 96
  Blume

  Daydreamer Creamy Hydrating Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Wildcraft

  Wash Gel Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Indie Lee

  Brightening Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Hims

  High Tide Hydrating Daily Cleanser
  Low concern
• 96
  Up & Up

  Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash
  Low concern
• 96
  Dickinson's

  Original Witch Hazel Clarifying Foam Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  First Aid Beauty

  Milk Oil Conditioning Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  La Roche-Posay

  Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  Glossier

  Milky Jelly Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  Biossance

  Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  Baxter of California

  Daily Face Wash
  Low concern
• 95
  La Roche-Posay

  Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash
  Low concern
• 95
  I'm From

  Mugwort Gel Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  Sana

  Nameraka Honpo Cleansing Face Wash
  Low concern
• 95
  Annemarie Borlind

  NATUROYALE Silky Cleanser
  Low concern
• 95
  Rosette

  Cleansing Paste Sea Clay Smooth
  Low concern
• 95
  Annemarie Borlind

  Purifying Care Cleansing Gel
  Low concern
• 95
  Cremo

  Sensitive Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 94
  Garnier

  SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Cleanser & Makeup Remover
  Low concern
• 94
  Disco

  Charcoal Face Cleanser Stick
  Low concern
• 94
  Brickell

  Purifying Charcoal Face Wash
  Low concern
• 94
  CeraVe

  Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
  Low concern
• 94
  Neutrogena

  Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
  Low concern
• 94
  Farmacy

  Green Clean Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 94
  Hero Cosmetics

  Gentle Milky Cleanser
  Low concern
• 94
  Bybi

  Milk Melt Vegan Oat Milk Cleanser
  Low concern
• 94
  Shani Darden

  Cleansing Serum
  Low concern
• 94
  Equate

  Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser
  Low concern
• 94
  Equate

  Beauty Foaming Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 93
  SKIN1004

  Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 93
  CeraVe

  Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
  Low concern
• 93
  Some By Mi

  AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam
  Low concern
• 93
  Dove

  Beauty Bar Sensitive Skin
  Low concern
• 92
  Simple

  Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash
  Low concern
• 92
  Winona

  Anti-Acne Series Moisturizing Acne Free Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Malin and Goetz

  Grapefruit Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Drunk Elephant

  Beste No.9 Jelly Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Aveeno

  Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Cetaphil

  Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Then I Met You

  Living Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 92
  Manyo Factory

  Pure Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 92
  Lab Series

  All-In-One Multi-Action Exfoliating Face Wash
  Low concern
• 92
  cocokind

  Oil to Milk Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 92
  OSEA

  Ocean Cleanser
  Low concern
• 92
  Simple

  Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash
  Low concern
• 91
  Round Lab

  1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
  Low concern
• 91
  COSRX

  Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser
  Low concern
• 91
  Origins

  Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
  Low concern
• 91
  Lumin

  Charcoal Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 91
  UMA

  Absolute Anti-Aging Regenerative Oil Cleanser
  Low concern
• 91
  Forest Essentials

  Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem
  Low concern
• 91
  Metrin

  Lathering Cleanser (Step 2)
  Low concern
• 91
  Neutrogena

  Oil-Free Acne Fighting Face Wash
  Low concern
• 91
  Neutrogena

  Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
  Low concern
• 90
  Celimax

  Derma Nature Relief Madecica pH Balancing Foam Cleansing
  Low concern
• 90
  BYOMA

  Creamy Jelly Cleanser
  Low concern
• 90
  ma:nyo

  Pure Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 90
  Kiehl's

  Ultra Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 90
  Basis

  Sensitive Skin Bar
  Low concern
• 90
  Neogen

  Real Flower Cleansing Water Calendula
  Low concern
• 90
  EltaMD

  Foaming Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 90
  True Botanicals

  Renew Nourishing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 90
  Just Herbs

  Neem + Bitter Orange Cleansing Facewash
  Low concern
• 90
  Harry's

  Shave Gel
  Low concern
• 89
  Philosophy

  Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 89
  Bubble

  Fresh Start Gel Cleanser
  Low concern
• 89
  Dermalogica

  Ultracalming Cleanser
  Low concern
• 89
  Pond's

  Cold Cream
  Low concern
• 89
  Bolden

  Skin Clarifying Cleanser
  Low concern
• 89
  Sukin

  Signature Cream Cleanser
  Low concern
• 89
  Simple

  Kind to Skin Refreshing Face Wash
  Low concern
• 88
  COSRX

  Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
  Low concern
• 88
  Lumin

  Charcoal Face Wash Daily Detox
  Low concern
• 88
  Skinfood

  Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 88
  Celimax

  The Real Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
  Low concern
• 88
  Scotch Porter

  Exfoliating Beard Wash & Face Cleanser
  Low concern
• 88
  Indie Lee

  Soothing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 88
  Go-To

  Juicy Gel
  Low concern
• 88
  SEPHORA COLLECTION

  Clean Skin Gel
  Low concern
• 87
  St. Ives

  St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
  Low concern
• 87
  Shiseido

  Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 87
  Cle de Peau

  Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 87
  Neutrogena

  Naturals Purifying Cream Cleanser
  Low concern
• 87
  Banila Co

  Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
  Low concern
• 87
  ACURE

  Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
  Low concern
• 87
  True Botanicals

  Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
  Low concern
• 87
  Human Nature

  Nourishing Facial Wash
  Low concern
• 86
  Innisfree

  Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 86
  Minon

  Amino Moist Gentle Wash Whip Foaming Cleanser
  Low concern
• 86
  Garnier

  SkinActive Refreshing Cream Cleanser with Aloe
  Low concern
• 86
  Bielenda

  Water Balance Cleansing Face Wash Gel
  Low concern
• 86
  La Roche-Posay

  Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin
  Low concern
• 86
  SEPHORA COLLECTION

  Comfort Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 86
  Bevel

  Men's Face Wash
  Low concern
• 85
  La Roche-Posay

  Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
  Low concern
• 85
  Neutrogena

  Hydro Boost Micellar Water
  Low concern
• 85
  Fresh

  Soy Face Cleansing Milk
  Low concern
• 85
  Dermalogica

  Special Cleansing Gel
  Low concern
• 85
  Garnier

  SkinActive Charcoal 3-in-1
  Low concern
• 85
  Björk and Berries

  Nourishing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 85
  Go-To

  Properly Clean
  Low concern
• 85
  Clean & Clear

  Blackhead Clearing Daily Scrub
  Low concern
• 85
  Cremo

  Cooling Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 84
  Bubble

  All Clear Anti-Breakout Cleanser
  Low concern
• 84
  Cremo

  Original Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 84
  Uriage

  Hyseac Cleansing Gel
  Low concern
• 84
  Cremo

  Coconut Mango Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 84
  Cremo

  Vanilla Orchid Moisturizing Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 83
  Clean & Clear

  Foaming Facial Cleanser, Sensitive Skin
  Low concern
• 83
  Harry's

  Exfoliating Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 83
  Amorepacific

  Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder
  Low concern
• 83
  Fenty Skin

  Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser
  Low concern
• 83
  Cremo

  Sandalwood Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 83
  Cremo

  Cooling Mint Shave Cream
  Low concern
• 82
  Cremo

  Daily Face Wash
  Low concern
• 82
  Innisfree

  Volcanic BHA Pore Cleansing Foam
  Low concern
• 82
  e.l.f. Skin

  Holy Hydration! Clean Freak Daily Cleanser
  Low concern
• 82
  Zapzyt

  Acne Wash Cleanser
  Low concern
• 82
  Clean & Clear

  Night Relaxing Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 81
  Youth to the People

  Superfood Cleanser
  Low concern
• 81
  Geologie

  Salicylic Acid Face Wash
  Low concern
• 81
  Caldera + Lab

  The Clean Slate
  Low concern
• 81
  Kristin Ess

  Instant Exfoliating Scalp Scrub
  Low concern
• 81
  Sante

  Skin Protection Cleansing Gel
  Low concern
• 81
  Neutrogena

  Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mask
  Low concern
• 81
  Walgreens

  All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash
  Low concern
• 80
  Cetaphil

  Daily Facial Cleanser
  Low concern
• 80
  Proactiv

  Solution Renewing Cleanser
  Low concern
• 80
  TULA

  Keep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser
  Low concern
• 80
  Anua

  Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
  Low concern
• 80
  Cosme Decorte

  Lift Dimension Refining Cleansing Cream
  Low concern
• 80
  Harry's

  Exfoliating Face Wash
  Low concern
• 80
  Sugar Cosmetics

  SUGAR POP Vitamin C & Tea Tree Face Wash
  Low concern
• 80
  Oxy

  Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Face Wash
  Low concern
• 80
  Barbasol

  Original Thick & Rich Shaving Cream
  Low concern
• 80
  Barbasol

  Sensitive Skin Thick & Rich Shaving Cream
  Low concern
• 79
  Shiseido

  Clarifying Cleansing Foam
  Some concern
• 79
  VT Cosmetics

  AZ Care Cleansing Oil
  Some concern
• 79
  Yes To

  Tomatoes Daily Clarifying Cleanser
  Some concern
• 79
  Korres

  Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
  Some concern
• 78
  Murad

  AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
  Some concern
• 78
  The Face Shop

  Rice Water Bright Facial Foaming Cleanser
  Some concern
• 78
  PCA Skin

  BPO 5% Cleanser
  Some concern
• 77
  Bulldog

  Original Face Wash
  Some concern
• 77
  Jack Black

  Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
  Some concern
• 76
  Lavera

  basis sensitive Cleansing Gel
  Some concern
• 76
  Tatcha

  The Rice Wash
  Some concern
• 76
  Walgreens

  Acne Foaming Wash
  Some concern
• 76
  Pond's

  Cold Cream Cleanser
  Some concern
• 76
  Noxzema

  Moisturizing Cleansing Cream
  Some concern
• 75
  Neutrogena

  Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser
  Some concern
• 75
  Aveeno

  Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
  Some concern
• 75
  Heimish

  All Clean Balm
  Some concern
• 75
  UNDERATED

  Purifying & Acne Free Gel Face Wash
  Some concern
• 75
  Equate

  Beauty Energizing Facial Cleanser
  Some concern
• 74
  ZO Skin Health

  Gentle Cleanser
  Some concern
• 74
  Caudalie

  Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
  Some concern
• 74
  Noxzema

  Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream
  Some concern
• 73
  Lancôme

  Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover
  Some concern
• 72
  Respire

  Natural Solide Facial Cleanser
  Some concern
• 72
  Tolpa

  Sebio+ Face Wash Gel
  Some concern
• 70
  Neutrogena

  Oil-Free Acne Wash
  Some concern
• 67
  Murad

  Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
  Some concern
• 66
  Dr. Hauschka

  Cleansing Cream
  Some concern
• 63
  Garnier

  Micellar Water Argan Oil Waterproof Makeup Remover
  Some concern

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