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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Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil 10mlPai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil 10ml
Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil 10ml

£19.00
Uriage Cleansing Cream 500mlUriage Cleansing Cream 500ml
Uriage Cleansing Cream 500ml

£13.59 £17.00 20% offsaving
The Elements Renewing Cream CleanserThe Elements Renewing Cream Cleanser
The Elements Renewing Cream Cleanser

£5.99 £10.00 40% 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 120ml
Medicube Red Foam Cleanser 120ml

£10.88 £21.50 49% offsaving
TONYMOLY WONDER Apricot Deep Cleansing Oil 190mlTONYMOLY WONDER Apricot Deep Cleansing Oil 190ml
TONYMOLY WONDER Apricot Deep Cleansing Oil 190ml

£15.74 £22.50 30% offsaving
Emma Hardie Moringa Light Cleansing Gel bottle and packaging on white background.Emma Hardie Moringa Light Cleansing Gel 100ml
Emma Hardie Moringa Light Cleansing Gel 100ml

£37.00
A 50ml squeeze tube of Gatineau Renewal Ultime Resurfacing Cleanser, featuring a light blue body with white text and a clear cap, set against a plain white background with a soft shadow.Gatineau Renewal Ultime Multi-Acid Resurfacing Cleanser 50ml
Gatineau Renewal Ultime Multi-Acid Resurfacing Cleanser 50ml

£14.00
Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 30mlAlpha-H Balancing Cleanser 30ml
Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser 30ml

£7.99
Skin Resist Velvet Cleanser 200mlSkin Resist Velvet Cleanser 200ml
Skin Resist Velvet Cleanser 200ml

£18.74 £25.00 25% offsaving
Award Winning Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm. Global Make Up Awards 2025: BRONZE Best Beauty Hero Product ATTRACTA Beauty Awards: Best Superstar Cleansing BalmEmma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 50g
Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 50g

£28.00
Uriage Cleansing Makeup Remover Foam 150ml
Uriage Cleansing Makeup Remover Foam 150ml

£10.07 £15.50 35% offsaving
Bioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin SmallBioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin 100ml
Bioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Water Purifying Cleansing Make-Up Remover for Combination to Oily Skin 100ml

£5.84 £6.50 10% offsaving
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Cetaphil Oily Skin CleanserCetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 473ml
Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser 473ml

£16.00
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MANTLE The Hydra Cleanser hydrating jelly foam cleanser in a 100 ml glass bottle with a light aqua body, white pump, and white cap, set against a plain white background.MANTLE The Hydra Cleanser 150ml
MANTLE The Hydra Cleanser 150ml

£30.00
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Alyval Vital Intimate Oleogel CleanserAlyval Vital Intimate Oleogel Cleanser
Alyval Vital Intimate Oleogel Cleanser

£18.50
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Alyval Velvet Intimate Foam CleanserAlyval Velvet Intimate Foam Cleanser
Alyval Velvet Intimate Foam Cleanser

£18.50
GESKE Aqua Steam Face Cleanser | 8 In 1GESKE Aqua Stream Face Cleanser | 8 In 1 Starlight
GESKE Aqua Stream Face Cleanser | 8 In 1 Starlight

£24.97 £49.95 50% offsaving
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser Duo
Eminence Organic Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser Duo

£50.50

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Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser Twin SetEnviron Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser Twin Set
Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Botanical Infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser Twin Set

£63.00
Pai Skincare Double Cleanse Bundle
Pai Skincare Double Cleanse Bundle

£64.59 £68.00 5% offsaving
Three La Roche-Posay skincare products on a white background: a teal pump bottle of Effaclar, a teal dropper bottle of Effaclar Ultra-Complexing Serum, and a white tube of Effaclar Duo-M.
La Roche-Posay Breakout-Fighting Set- High Strength: Effaclar Cleanser, Serum & Corrective Care

£62.64 £89.50 30% offsaving
Three Pai skincare and bath products on a white background: a white pump bottle labeled The Anthers Calm, a white tube labeled Kiehl's Silver Calm, and a rolled beige towel labeled The Flyer Cloth.
Pai Skincare Cleanser & Moisturiser Bundle

£55.09 £58.00 5% offsaving
Two green skincare bottles with white pumps on a white background. The larger bottle is labeled PAI PAZE+ PM Clarifying Face Wash, and the smaller bottle is labeled PAI PAZE+ PM Clarifying Face Wash Gel Nettoyant Purifiant.Pai Skincare Phaze Rebalancing PHA Cleanser Bundle
Pai Skincare Phaze Rebalancing PHA Cleanser Bundle

£45.59 £48.00 5% offsaving
Eqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil 200mlEqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil 200ml
Eqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Smoothing Cleansing Oil 200ml

£13.90 £22.50 38% offsaving
Eqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Purifying Pack Cleanser 130mlEqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Purifying Pack Cleanser 130ml
Eqqualberry Pore Fit Purple Rice Pore Purifying Pack Cleanser 130ml

£13.39 £21.50 38% offsaving
Cultured Biomecare Vitality Cleansing Milk
Freebie: Cultured Biomecare Vitality Cleansing Milk (100% off)

£0.00
Pai Skincare Phaze Rebalancing PHA Cleanser 28mlPai Skincare Phaze Rebalancing PHA Cleanser 28ml
Pai Skincare Phaze Rebalancing PHA Cleanser 28ml

£19.00
Two Sand & Saks Oil Control skincare tubes in mint green, one for Cleansing Cleanser and one for Oil Control Face Mask, shown on a plain white background.
Sand & Sky Oil Control Cleanser Duo

£53.00
Award Winning Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm Global Make Up Awards BRONZE Best Cleansing Balm Get The Gloss Beauty Awards 2025 GOLD Best Oil Balm or CleanserEmma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 100g
Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 100g

£52.00
Award Winning Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm Global Make Up Awards BRONZE Best Cleansing Balm Get The Gloss Beauty Awards 2025 GOLD Best Oil Balm or CleanserEmma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 50g
Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm with Dual Action Cleansing Cloth 50g

£29.00
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramoleculaire cleanser packaging on a white backgroundLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Face Jelly Cleanser for Oily Skin & Visible Pores, with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 200ml
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Supramolecular Face Jelly Cleanser for Oily Skin & Visible Pores, with Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide 200ml

£9.79 £14.00 30% offsaving
KORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20mlKORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20ml
KORRES Naked Summers x Korres Yoghurt Sunscreen SPF 50 50ml & Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Cleanser 20ml

£21.24 £25.00 15% offsaving
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‍Freebie: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 20ml (100% off)
‍Freebie: CeraVe Foaming Cleanser 20ml (100% off)

£0.00
Marini SkinSolutions Shave & Cleansing Gel 178ml
Marini SkinSolutions (Formerly Jan Marini) Shave & Cleansing Gel 178ml

£45.00
Perricone MD Neuropeptide Pore-Refining & Resurfacing Cream Cleanser 6 OZPerricone MD Neuropeptide Pore-Refining & Resurfacing Cream Cleanser 6 OZ
Perricone MD Neuropeptide Pore-Refining & Resurfacing Cream Cleanser 6 OZ

£31.19 £39.00 20% 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.