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Read on for the best face washes for sensitive skin, approved byAllureeditors and board-certified dermatologists.
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The creamy, non-drying cleanser gently whisks away makeup and impurities without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
Tester feedback:Sorry, but I love to beat up my skin, says contributing editor Deanna Pai.
There’s nothing that I won’t put on or in itretinol!Glycolic acid!Botox!
Allurecontributing editor Deanna Pai applying the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
“It’s great for smoothing rough and scaly skin and can reduce inflammation.”
Just massage it into your skin for 60 seconds, morning and night, and rinse with lukewarm water.
To me, cleanser should do exactly what the name suggests and nothing more: clean my skin.
Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han applying the Skinfix Barrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser
you might immediately feel your skin start to become clean.
Its powerful enough to remove any makeup or debris from the day but doesnt strip my skin of moisture.
Plus, its travel-friendly and keeps TSA away from bugging you!
Allurecommerce producer Sarah Hoffmann applying the Dieux Baptism Gentle Foaming Facial Gel Cleanser
Plus, it’s infused with nourishingrosewater, also known for its calming properties.
It thoroughly cleanses pores and reduces congestion, making it a solid pick for oily or combination skin types.
It wraps up its texture metamorphosis as a lightweight, milky emulsion, akin to your favorite cream cleanser.
Allureshopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Olay Cleansing Melts + Hyaluronic
It’s also packed withaloeand allantoin, calming ingredients that deeply hydrate the skin while protecting it from inflammation.
Behold: The Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.
Further proof that it’s worth a buy?
It’s won threeBest of Beauty Awardsand threeReaders' Choice Awardsover the years.
“It actually felt soothing to coat my skin in the lotion-y formula.”
Ask your dermatologist for tailored skin care advice if you suspect you might.
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