Back in February, TikTok-famous skin care vlogger Hyram Yarbro recommended this gentle cleanser by CeraVe, which caused a nationwide drugstore sell-out for weeks. Aimed at people with drier skin, this cleanser contains two ingredients that hydrate and retain moisture: ceramides and hyaluronic acid. The product, which earned a 4.7-star average rating from over 43,000 reviews on Amazon, is also soap- and fragrance-free.
The Fresh Soy Facial Cleanser is a bestselling cleanser on Sephora, touting a 4.4-star average rating from over 8,300 reviews. Like the Cetaphil cleanser, it is formulated to remove makeup on all skin types, without overly drying out the skin. Made with soy proteins and other hydrating ingredients, the cleanser ensures the skin is left moisturized and hydrated.
Unlike the other cleansers on this lineup, this one by Tatcha is gel-based, which means it’s less likely to dry out your skin when cleansing, according to the brand. Made with the Japanese luffa fruit, the product utilizes natural amino acids to gently lift oil and dirt from the skin’s surface. It is also infused with tiny luffa fruit fibers that provide an extra level of exfoliation that dissolves as you cleanse and gently removes dead skin cells. Boasting a 4.6-star average rating from over 1,750 Sephora shoppers, many reviewers note their skin feeling more hydrated and supple.
Like Cetaphil’s gentle skin cleanser, this product by La Roche-Posay is noncomedogenic and works well with all skin types. Garnering a 4.6-star average rating from over 9,000 Amazon reviews, this cleanser utilizes glycerin to hydrate the skin in a non-oily way. A characteristic of glycerin is that it helps hydrate the skin without overproducing natural oils, Heidi Waldorf, MD, of Waldorf Dermatology Aesthetics, previously told NBC.
Shopping writer Rebecca Rodriguez is a fan of this Youth to the People cleanser and uses it once a day. With a 4.7-star average rating from over 1,100 reviews, this highly rated cleanser from Youth to the People is packed with superfoods — most notably kale, spinach and green tea. Rich in skin-loving phytonutrients and vitamins C, E and K, the kale brightens the skin cells. Like the Cetaphil cleanser, this one also has fatty acids derived from spinach that ensure a gentle clean. Completing the superfood triad is green tea, which touts anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep the skin clear.
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