Cleansers

Face Cleansers for Every Skin Type

Your cleanser has one job, and it does it twice a day. Get it right and everything you put on afterwards works harder. Get it wrong and your skin can end up tight or still congested. Whether you're after a melting balm or a salicylic acid wash for breakouts, you'll find it here.

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The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser 150mlThe Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser 150ml
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser 150ml

£10.21 £11.10 8% offsaving
HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Moisture 55 Soft Cleansing Gel 100mlharuharu wonder Black Rice Moisture 55 Soft Cleansing Gel 100ml
haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture 55 Soft Cleansing Gel 100ml

£8.24 £14.00 41% offsaving
Votary Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream, Chia and Oat Extracts 100mlVotary Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream, Chia and Oat Extracts 100ml
Votary Super Sensitive Cleansing Cream, Chia and Oat Extracts 100ml

£41.24 £55.00 25% offsaving
Gatineau Collagene Expert Melting Cleansing Balm on a white backgroundGATINEAU Collagene Expert Melting Cleansing Balm 30ml
GATINEAU Collagene Expert Melting Cleansing Balm 30ml

£17.00
Biretix Cleanser 400mlBiretix Cleanser 400ml
Biretix Cleanser 400ml

£18.89 £27.00 30% offsaving
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm 90gAlpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm 90g
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm 90g

£39.99
Dermalogica intensive moisture cleanser bottle on a white backgroundDermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser 295ml

£65.00
Pink jar of Alpha+ Melting Moment Cleansing Balm on a white backgroundAlpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm LE Geranium Red 90g
Alpha-H Melting Moment Cleansing Balm LE Geranium Red 90g

£39.99
GESKE Aqua Steam Face Cleanser | 8 In 1GESKE Aqua Stream Face Cleanser | 8 In 1 Gray
GESKE Aqua Stream Face Cleanser | 8 In 1 Gray

£29.96 £49.95 40% offsaving
KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser with Pre + Probiotics 75mlKORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser with Pre + Probiotics 75ml
KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser with Pre + Probiotics 75ml

£11.04 £13.00 15% offsaving
Eucerin Dermopure cleansing gel bottle on a white backgroundEucerin Dermopure Clinical Purifying Cleanser 400ml
Eucerin Dermopure Clinical Purifying Cleanser 400ml

£13.97 £21.50 35% offsaving
Sebamed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam 150mlSebamed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam 150ml
Sebamed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam 150ml

£8.99 £9.99 10% offsaving
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin 125mlSkin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin 125ml
Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin 125ml

£10.63 £15.00 29% offsaving
Endocare Glycoperfect Az Creamy Cleanser tube on a white backgroundEndocare Glycoperfect [Az] Creamy Cleanser 150ml
Endocare Glycoperfect [Az] Creamy Cleanser 150ml

£18.74 £25.00 25% offsaving
Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser 120gMedicube Zero Foam Cleanser 120g
Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser 120g

£10.19 £19.90 49% offsaving
Germaine de Capuccini Timexpert SRNS Dual Cleanse 125mlGermaine de Capuccini Timexpert SRNS Dual Cleanse 125ml
Germaine de Capuccini Timexpert SRNS Dual Cleanse 125ml

£22.19 £37.00 40% offsaving
OSKIA Vitamin Eye Makeup Remover Bi-Phase Longwear & Waterproof Makeup RemoverOSKIA Vitamin Eye Makeup Remover Bi-Phase Longwear & Waterproof Makeup Remover
OSKIA Vitamin Eye Makeup Remover Bi-Phase Longwear & Waterproof Makeup Remover

£30.79 £44.00 30% offsaving
Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser 150mlCaudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser 150ml
Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser 150ml

£15.29 £18.00 15% offsaving

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Marini SkinSolutions Gentle Cleanser 178mlMarini SkinSolutions (Formerly Jan Marini) Gentle Cleanser 178ml
Marini SkinSolutions (Formerly Jan Marini) Gentle Cleanser 178ml

£45.00
Blue skincare bottle with pump labeled 'Gatineau' on a white backgroundGatineau Renewal Ultime Multi-Acid Resurfacing Cleanser 200ml
Gatineau Renewal Ultime Multi-Acid Resurfacing Cleanser 200ml

£40.00
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CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Refill 473mlCeraVe Foaming Cleanser Refill 473ml
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Refill 473ml

£11.02 £15.75 30% offsaving
Q+A Salicylic Acid CleanserQ+A Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Q+A Salicylic Acid Cleanser

£6.37 £7.50 15% offsaving
Sebamed Cleansing Bar 150gSebamed Cleansing Bar 150g
Sebamed Cleansing Bar 150g

£4.49 £4.99 10% offsaving
A white squeeze tube of ZO Skin Health Cleansing Emulsion Normal to Sensitized Skin, 200 mL, on a plain white background.
ZO Skin Health Balancing Cleansing Emulsion

£49.00
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Decree Light Cleanse bottleDecree Light Cleanse 100ml
Decree Light Cleanse 100ml

£38.49 £55.00 30% offsaving
Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 185mlAlpha-H Balancing Cleanser 185ml
Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 185ml

£32.99
A pump bottle of Avéné Cleanance Cleansing Gel for blemish-prone skin, with labeling in blue and green colors.Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Blemish-Prone Skin 400ml
Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Blemish-Prone Skin 400ml

£22.50
Caudélé Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser tube on a white backgroundCaudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser 385ml
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser 385ml

£26.00
Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gelee Cleanser 150mlGatineau Radiance Enhancing Gelee Cleanser 150ml
Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gelee Cleanser 150ml

£28.79 £32.00 10% offsaving
MZ SKIN Calming Cream CleanserMZ SKIN Calming Cream Cleanser
MZ SKIN Calming Cream Cleanser

£55.00
Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing BarSebamed Clear Face Cleansing Bar 100g
Sebamed Clear Face Cleansing Bar 100g

£4.94 £5.49 10% offsaving
Marini SkinSolutions Bioglycolic Oily Skin Cleansing Gel 178mlMarini SkinSolutions (Formerly Jan Marini) Bioglycolic Oily Skin Cleansing Gel 178ml
Marini SkinSolutions (Formerly Jan Marini) Bioglycolic Oily Skin Cleansing Gel 178ml

£45.00
TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser 50gTONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser 50g
TONYMOLY I'm Rice Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser 50g

£15.04 £21.50 30% offsaving
A 250ml white bottle of KANZEN Hypochlorous Cleansing Spray with a turquoise blue label, shown against a plain white background.Kanzen Hypochlorous Acid Cleansing Antibacterial Spray
Kanzen Hypochlorous Acid Cleansing Antibacterial Spray

£9.79 £14.00 30% offsaving
BIOEFFECT Facial CleanserBIOEFFECT Facial Cleanser
BIOEFFECT Facial Cleanser

£49.49 £55.00 10% offsaving
Cleansers

About Cleansers

How to Choose the Right Cleanser

Start with how your skin feels an hour after you wash it. Tight or flaky? A cream, milk or cleanser for dry skin will be kinder. Shiny by lunchtime, or prone to breakouts? A gel or foaming wash with salicylic acid is a better fit. If your skin reacts easily, keep it fragrance-free and simple.

Cleansing Balms, Oils and Face Washes

Balms and oils are brilliant at melting away make-up and SPF, which is why they make such a good first cleanse. Face washes and gels clean the skin itself and leave it ready for whatever comes next. Plenty of people use both in the evening and just one in the morning. Not sure what follows your cleanser? Our skincare routine order guide walks you through it.

Not Sure Which Cleanser Is Right for You?

Want advice tailored to your skin? Start with our free online skin test. You can also contact our expert team for one-to-one advice, and read our blog for expert tips on building a routine that supports your skin goals.

How To Double Cleanse

Discover the transformative power of double cleansing, a simple yet effective technique to remove makeup, dirt, and oil for a fresh, glowing complexion. Learn how to properly perform this essential skincare step with our easy-to-follow guide.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, Our Most Searched Cleanser

There's a reason this one has a cult following. The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm starts as a solid, melts into an oil as you massage it in, then turns milky when you add water. It lifts make-up and SPF without leaving your skin feeling stripped. The original has a rose and mimosa scent. If fragrance isn't for you, go for the Naked version. Black Cherry and Green Fig give you a fruitier take on the same formula.

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Salicylic Acid Cleansers for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin

Salicylic acid is oil soluble, so it can get into your pores and clear out the build-up that leads to blackheads and breakouts. Using it in a cleanser is a gentle way to start, because it's only on your skin for a minute or so. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex is our bestseller overall. CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser pairs salicylic acid with niacinamide, and Environ Sebu-Wash is a favourite for oily skin. Feeling dry or tight after a week? Swap to every other evening.

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Expert Tip for Choosing a Cleanser

"Most people rush their cleanse, and that's where it goes wrong. Give it a full minute of massage so the formula has time to break down make-up and oil, then rinse with lukewarm water rather than hot. In the evening, double cleanse. Start with a balm or oil to melt everything away, then follow with a cleanser suited to your skin type. Mornings can be much simpler, a gentle wash is plenty."

- Kimberley, Clinic and Customer Experience Manager.

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The Ultimate Guide to Cleansing

Balm, gel, foam or milk? Morning and night, or just once a day? Our guide covers how to choose the right cleanser for your skin, how double cleansing works and the small habits that make a big difference to how your skin feels afterwards.

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The Cleansers Our Customers Keep Coming Back To

The cleansers our customers come back for again and again. Not sure where to start? These are a good place to look.
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180mliS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 180ml

From £40.80
£48.00
A single tube of mesoestetic Brightening Foammesoestetic Brightening Foam
mesoestetic Brightening Foam

From £25.46
£29.95
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Marini SkinSolutions Bioglycolic Face Cleanser 178mlJan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser (Now Marini SkinSolutions Bioglycolic Face Cleanser 178ml)
Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser (Now Marini SkinSolutions Bioglycolic Face Cleanser 178ml)

£45.00
Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel CleanserEnviron Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser
Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser

From £30.60
£36.00
Environ Vitamin A, C & E Body Oil ForteEnviron Youth EssentiA (C-Quence) Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion
Environ Youth EssentiA (C-Quence) Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion

From £40.80
£48.00
NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic WashNeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash
NeoStrata Foaming Glycolic Wash

£17.24 £23.00 25% offsaving
Environ Skin EssentiA (AVST) Low Foam Cleansing GelEnviron Skin EssentiA (AVST) Low Foam Cleansing Gel
Environ Skin EssentiA (AVST) Low Foam Cleansing Gel

From £38.25
£45.00
belif moisturizing bomb toner bottle on a white backgroundDermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 50ml
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 50ml

£14.00
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying CleanserNeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser
NeoStrata Mandelic Clarifying Cleanser

£23.24 £31.00 25% offsaving
Environ Skin EssentiA (AVST) Dual Action Pre-Cleansing OilEnviron Skin EssentiA (AVST) Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil
Environ Skin EssentiA (AVST) Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil

From £23.80
£28.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best cleanser for my skin type?

Oily or blemish-prone skin usually does well with a gel or foaming cleanser, ideally with salicylic acid. Dry skin prefers a cream, milk or balm that cleans without stripping. If your skin is sensitive, keep it simple and look for fragrance-free formulas. Still unsure? Our free online skin test will point you in the right direction.

What is double cleansing, and do I need to do it?

Double cleansing means using two cleansers in a row, usually an oil or balm followed by a water-based cleanser. The first breaks down make-up and SPF. The second cleans the skin itself. It's most useful in the evening, especially if you wear make-up or sunscreen every day. In the morning one cleanse is enough.

Can I use a cleansing balm on oily skin?

Yes. Oil dissolves oil, so a balm can be a really effective first step for oily skin. Massage it in, emulsify with water and rinse well, then follow with a gel cleanser if your skin still feels like it needs it.

Is a salicylic acid cleanser good for blemish-prone skin?

It's one of the best places to start. Salicylic acid works inside the pore to clear out excess oil and dead skin, which helps with blackheads and breakouts. Start once a day and build up. For leave-on treatments, have a look at our salicylic acid skincare.

What's the difference between CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser and Foaming Cleanser?

The Hydrating Cleanser is a non-foaming cream for normal to dry skin, with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help keep moisture in. The Foaming Cleanser is a gel that lathers up, made for normal to oily skin. If you're blemish-prone, the Blemish Control Cleanser adds salicylic acid. You'll find all of them in our CeraVe range.

Which cleanser is best for sensitive skin?

Look for something gentle and fragrance-free, such as a cream or milk cleanser, and avoid scrubs or strong acids in your cleanse. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser and Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser are both popular choices. You can browse more in our sensitive skin edit.

How often should I cleanse my face?

Twice a day suits most skin types. If your skin is very dry or sensitive, you might find a splash of water in the morning and a proper cleanse at night works better. Over-cleansing can leave skin tight and irritated, so listen to how it feels.

Can I use micellar water instead of a cleanser?

Micellar water is great for removing make-up quickly, but it isn't a replacement for a proper cleanse. Think of it as a first step, then follow with your usual cleanser so nothing is left sitting on your skin.