Facial cleansers help keep your face looking positively radiant by dissolving and lifting away dulling particles and debris. Women often need specialized cleansers that take into account their more sensitive skin, as well as to tackle specific needs like removing makeup. The best facial cleansers, as chosen by beauty experts, accomplish the job without drying or irritating your skin.
Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm
Paula Begoun, beauty expert and author of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me," doled out her rare "Paula's Pick" award to Clinique's cleansing balm. She loved how it effectively dissolves makeup--even "stubborn or waterproof formulas," she writes--and contains natural plant oils and emollients that leave your skin soft and moisturized. All skin types can use it, but its hydrating complex is ideal for dry skin and may be too much for oily skin that's prone to acne.
Noxzema Triple Clean Anti-Bacterial Lathering Cleanser
After testing 112 different facial cleansers, Real Simple's beauty editors chose Noxzema's anti-bacterial cleanser as one of the top outstanding cleanses, saying it leaves your skin feeling clean without that tight, dry sensation you sometimes get after using other washes. They loved how it was "mercifully free" of harsh chemicals and deep cleans your pores to remove oil, dirt and makeup.
Estee Lauder Verite LightLotion Cleanser
Begoun ranked Estee Lauder's Verite LightLotion Cleanser as one of the best cleansers available from department stores. In her review, she said it was perfect for those with sensitive skin. Its emollients also soothe and moisturize the skin while cleaning. It's made without skin-irritating substances like alcohol, fragrances and emulsifiers and can be used every day without stripping your skin of its natural oils.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Makeup Removing Cleanser
Real Simple magazine's beauty editors ranked Aveeno's cleanser as the best general purpose wash. It dispenses as a creamy froth that cuts through makeup, lifts away oil and dirt and leaves no residue. The editors noted that its soy extracts may help to moisturize and feed your skin for a more balanced, toned finish.
References
- "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2009
- Real Simple Magazine: 8 Standout Face Cleansers
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