Best Face Washes Updated May 2025

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Best Face Washes
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe, Anti-Aging Face Wash, Large Pores & Oily Ski...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin care
Texture
Skin irritation
Picked by 339 people this month!
Picked by 339 people this month!

10.0

1
Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe, Anti-Aging Face Wash, Large Pores & Oily Ski...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin care
Texture
Skin irritation

9.8

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9.8

Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial Cleanser for Sensitive, Combination to Oily Skin, 16 Oz, Fragrance Free, Gentle Foaming, Soap ...
Cleanser quality
Skin type
Effectiveness
Skin moisture
Skin softness
Value for money

9.8

2
Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial Cleanser for Sensitive, Combination to Oily Skin, 16 Oz, Fragrance Free, Gentle Foaming, Soap ...
Cleanser quality
Skin type
Effectiveness
Skin moisture
Skin softness
Value for money

9.6

3

9.6

Cetaphil Face Wash, Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser for Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin, 20 oz, Fragrance Free, Soap Free and Non-F...
Cleanser effectiveness
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Skin gentleness
Skin moisture
Value for money

9.6

3
Cetaphil Face Wash, Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser for Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin, 20 oz, Fragrance Free, Soap Free and Non-F...
Cleanser effectiveness
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Skin gentleness
Skin moisture
Value for money

9.5

4

9.5

Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, 6.7 Fl Oz (Pack of 3)
Skin type
Cleanser quality
Skin gentleness
Product quality
Value for money
Scent

9.5

4
Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, 6.7 Fl Oz (Pack of 3)
Skin type
Cleanser quality
Skin gentleness
Product quality
Value for money
Scent

9.3

5

9.3

Olay Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free, 16 oz
Cleanser quality
Skin softness
Scent
Moisturizing
Effectiveness
Value for money

9.3

5
Olay Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free, 16 oz
Cleanser quality
Skin softness
Scent
Moisturizing
Effectiveness
Value for money

9.2

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9.2

Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial Cleanser for Sensitive, Combination to Oily Skin, 20 oz, Gentle Foaming, Soap Free, Hypoallerg...
Skin care
Cleanser quality
Works well
Skin softness
Value for money
Skin health

9.2

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Cetaphil Face Wash, Daily Facial Cleanser for Sensitive, Combination to Oily Skin, 20 oz, Gentle Foaming, Soap Free, Hypoallerg...
Skin care
Cleanser quality
Works well
Skin softness
Value for money
Skin health

9.1

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9.1

Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5, Gentle Exfoliating Daily Face Scrub Cleans Deep Down to the...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Feel
Smell
Exfoliation
Value for money

9.1

7
Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5, Gentle Exfoliating Daily Face Scrub Cleans Deep Down to the...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Feel
Smell
Exfoliation
Value for money

8.9

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8.9

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Daily Face Wash for Oily Skin, Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides + Niacinamide, Fragrance Free & Para...
Cleanser quality
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Skin moisture
Skin softness
Value for money

8.9

8
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser, Daily Face Wash for Oily Skin, Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides + Niacinamide, Fragrance Free & Para...
Cleanser quality
Skin protection
Effectiveness
Skin moisture
Skin softness
Value for money

8.8

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8.8

CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Formulated With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, & Ceramides, Gentle BHA Exfoliating Face...
Skin protection
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

8.8

9
CeraVe Renewing Salicylic Acid Cleanser, Formulated With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, & Ceramides, Gentle BHA Exfoliating Face...
Skin protection
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

8.7

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8.7

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser, Oil Free Face Wash for Oily Skin with Niacinamide, Pore Cleanser Wo...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin type
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

8.7

10
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser, Oil Free Face Wash for Oily Skin with Niacinamide, Pore Cleanser Wo...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin type
Skin softness
Scent
Value for money

Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe, Anti-Aging Face Wash, Large Pores & Oily Ski...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin care
Texture
Skin irritation
Picked by 339 people this month!
Picked by 339 people this month!

10.0

1
Paula's Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid & Aloe, Anti-Aging Face Wash, Large Pores & Oily Ski...
Cleanser quality
Effectiveness
Skin care
Texture
Skin irritation