The 2024 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Facial Cleansers for Every Skin Type

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One tester said: “It smells wonderful and fresh, and it has not irritated my sensitive skin—a major win for someone who struggles with allergies.”

Just so you know: This product has added fragrance, which can be irritating for some people.

Best Bar Cleanser: Carbon Theory Niacinamide Facial Cleansing Bar

Carbon Theory

Niacinamide Facial Cleansing Bar

Why we love it: At about $10, this no-frills bar soap proves that quality skin care doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive to get the job done—and do it well. Our testers, including those with sensitive skin, couldn’t stop raving about how soft their faces felt after washing with this nonirritating cleanser.

Bonus points, per the experts: This product contains anti-inflammatory niacinamide and moisturizing shea butter.

One tester said: “I honestly really like this bar. It lathers and spreads really nicely; my face felt supple and clean, and it visibly looked smoother too.”

Best Cream Cleanser: Peace Out Skincare Pore Perfecting Cleanser

Why we love it: Cream cleansers are usually known for being soft and hydrating, and this winner is no exception. It’s definitely nourishing (thanks to moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid), but it also buffs away dead skin cells with cellulose (an exfoliant derived from wood pulp) for a soft, radiant glow. Plus, it’s fragrance- and alcohol-free, making it an ideal product for anyone with sensitive or dry skin.

Bonus points, per the experts: Salicylic acid and niacinamide—both great ingredients for fighting acne—make this a solid choice for anyone prone to blemishes.

One tester said: “This was a 10 for me! The texture was perfectly smooth and silky, and my face had a bit of a glow afterward. I’ll rebuy this for sure!”

Best Exfoliating Cleanser: Sweet July Skin Pava Exfoliating Cleanser

Sweet July Skin

Pava Exfoliating Cleanser

Why we love it: Exfoliants don’t always play nice with sensitive skin, but this one is made with derm-approved acids like lactic acid, which polishes and moisturizes.

One tester said: “This cleanser was the perfect balance: Not too grainy, but I could still tell that it was working and penetrating my skin on some level. I loved how my face felt after using this one!”

Best Beard and Face Wash: Harry’s Beard & Face Wash

Why we love it: Your facial hair (and the skin underneath it) deserve just as much attention as your forehead and nose. With this two-in-one staple, you can streamline your grooming process to cleanse your skin and tend to your facial fuzz.

Bonus points, per the experts: This product contains glycerin, a lightweight hydrating ingredient that prevents moisture loss.

One tester said: “This leaves my beard feeling soft and my face fresh and clean. It has a nice lather, and even people with large beards can get this product down to the roots easily. This is my new daily go-to.”

Just so you know: This product contains fragrance.

Best Foaming Cleanser: SLMD Skincare Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Why we love it: Leave it to dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, (a.k.a. Dr. Pimple Popper) to create a gentle—but still super effective and pleasantly foamy—cleanser for all types of bumps. Salicylic acid will work its magic on whiteheads and blackheads, but you don’t have to worry about compromising your moisture barrier either, thanks to calming ingredients like glycerin.

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