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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Elemis Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm 300mlElemis Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm 300ml
Elemis Pro-Collagen Body Cleansing Balm 300ml

£35.99 £45.00 20% offsaving
Royal Fern Cleansing BalmRoyal Fern Cleansing Balm
Royal Fern Cleansing Balm

£85.00
Caudalie Vinoclean Micellar Cleansing Water 200mlCaudalie Vinoclean Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml
Caudalie Vinoclean Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml

£15.29 £18.00 15% offsaving
Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser 185mlAlpha-H Triple Action Cleanser 185ml
Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser 185ml

£32.99
Eminence Organic Skincare Firm Skin Acai Cleanser
Eminence Organic Skincare Firm Skin Acai Cleanser

£45.00
Eh Moringa Cleansing Balm with packaging and a towel on a white backgroundEmma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 200g
Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 200g

£75.00
Melumé Skinscience Balmy Oily Milky CleanserMelumé Skinscience Balmy Oily Milky Cleanser
Melumé Skinscience Balmy Oily Milky Cleanser

£40.49 £45.00 10% offsaving
Q+A Collagen Cleansing Balm
Q+A Collagen Cleansing Balm

£10.19 £12.00 15% offsaving
Wildsmith Skin Purity Exfoliating Body Cleanser 300mlWildsmith Skin Purity Exfoliating Body Cleanser 300ml
Wildsmith Skin Purity Exfoliating Body Cleanser 300ml

£35.99 £40.00 10% offsaving
Wildsmith Skin Vitality Brightening Body Cleanser 300mlWildsmith Skin Vitality Brightening Body Cleanser 300ml
Wildsmith Skin Vitality Brightening Body Cleanser 300ml

£35.99 £40.00 10% offsaving
CeraVe Clay-to-Foam Cleanser 118mlCeraVe Clay-to-Foam Cleanser 118ml
CeraVe Clay-to-Foam Cleanser 118ml

£14.09 £23.50 40% offsaving
Sand & Sky Clearing Cleanser 120mlSand & Sky Clearing Cleanser 120ml
Sand & Sky Clearing Cleanser 120ml

£16.79 £24.00 30% offsaving
Perricone MD Neuropeptide The Cleansing Balm 96gPerricone MD Neuropeptide The Cleansing Balm 96g
Perricone MD Neuropeptide The Cleansing Balm 96g

£31.19 £39.00 20% offsaving
Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis + Amino Acids Purifying Cleansing Face Gel 200ml
Institut Esthederm Intensive Propolis + Amino Acids Purifying Cleansing Face Gel 200ml

£30.00
Sebamed Cleansing Bar 150gSebamed Cleansing Bar 100g
Sebamed Cleansing Bar 100g

£3.59 £3.99 10% offsaving
Coats Purifying Hydrating Clay Cleanser 150ml[coat]s Purifying Hydrating Clay Cleanser 150ml
[coat]s Purifying Hydrating Clay Cleanser 150ml

£15.00
Dermatologist Recommended
CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Foaming Facial Cleanser 150mlCeraVe Balancing Air Foam Foaming Facial Cleanser 150ml
CeraVe Balancing Air Foam Foaming Facial Cleanser 150ml

£8.69 £14.50 40% offsaving
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser 50mlPai Skincare Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser 50ml
Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Cream Cleanser 50ml

£19.00

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NOBE Oat Wonder Silky Cleansing Oil 120mlNOBE Oat Wonder Silky Cleansing Oil 120ml
NOBE Oat Wonder Silky Cleansing Oil 120ml

£17.99 £30.00 40% offsaving
Caudalie Vinohydra Moisturizing Cleansing Gel 150mlCaudalie Vinohydra Moisturizing Cleansing Gel 150ml
Caudalie Vinohydra Moisturizing Cleansing Gel 150ml

£16.00
Bioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin 500mlBioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin 500ml
Bioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin 500ml

£16.19 £18.00 10% offsaving
CeraVe Travel Size Foaming Cleanser for Oily Skin 88ml
CeraVe Travel Size Foaming Cleanser for Oily Skin 88ml

£4.54 £6.50 30% offsaving
A white squeeze tube of Medicube Red Foam Cleanser with black text and red accent lines, set against a plain white background.Medicube Red Foam Cleanser 230ml
Medicube Red Foam Cleanser 230ml

£12.33 £22.50 45% offsaving
Eminence Organic Skincare Tulsi & Snow Mushroom Cleansing MilkEminence Organic Skincare Tulsi & Snow Mushroom Cleansing Milk
Eminence Organic Skincare Tulsi & Snow Mushroom Cleansing Milk

£55.00
The Elements Soothing Gel CleanserThe Elements Soothing Gel Cleanser
The Elements Soothing Gel Cleanser

£5.99 £10.00 40% offsaving
Caudéalé Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser tube on a white backgroundCaudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser 75ml
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser 75ml

£12.00
FILORGA SKIN-PREP Perfecting Cleansing OilFILORGA SKIN-PREP Perfecting Cleansing Oil
FILORGA SKIN-PREP Perfecting Cleansing Oil

£24.22 £28.50 15% offsaving
NOBE Oat Wonder Delicate Cleansing Wipes 25pcsNOBE Oat Wonder Delicate Cleansing Wipes 25pcs
NOBE Oat Wonder Delicate Cleansing Wipes 25pcs

£5.94 £8.50 30% offsaving
A 150 ml squeeze tube of Germaine de Carliconi Cleanse makeup remover, featuring a minimalist white and black label design, set against a plain white background with a soft shadow.Germaine de Capuccini The Cleansing Expert Clarifying Makeup Removal Milk
Germaine de Capuccini The Cleansing Expert Clarifying Makeup Removal Milk

£22.39 £32.00 30% offsaving
Blue bottle with pump of La Roche-Posay Effaclar product on a white backgroundLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Face Jelly Cleanser for Oily Skin & Visible Pores, with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 400ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Face Jelly Cleanser for Oily Skin & Visible Pores, with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 400ml

£13.99 £20.00 30% offsaving
FILORGA SKIN-PREP AHA Cleansing Gel
FILORGA SKIN-PREP AHA Cleansing Gel

£24.22 £28.50 15% offsaving
Cebelia Gentle Intimate Cleanser 150mlCebelia Gentle Intimate Cleanser 150ml
Cebelia Gentle Intimate Cleanser 150ml

£21.00
NOBE Oat Wonder Gentle Cleansing Cream 150mlNOBE Oat Wonder Gentle Cleansing Cream 150ml
NOBE Oat Wonder Gentle Cleansing Cream 150ml

£16.19 £27.00 40% offsaving
Biretix Isorepair Creamy Cleanser 400mlBiretix Isorepair Creamy Cleanser 400ml
Biretix Isorepair Creamy Cleanser 400ml

£18.89 £27.00 30% offsaving
KORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 30 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20mlKORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 30 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20ml
KORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 30 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20ml

£20.39 £24.00 15% 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
FTF Award Winner
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.