10 best cleansers

We’ve rounded up the ten best cleansers on the market, from popular classics to new cult buys.
By Rebecca Cope

Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser
Biore’s Ice Cleanser leaves skin feeling tingly and fresh – in a good way! With instantly visible effects, the Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser is formulated with menthol and lavender to soothe skin and help clear blocked pores and blemishes.
Best for: Fighting blemishes
Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, £4.99
Clarins Daily Energising Cleansing Gel
Developed with the needs of post-teenage skin in mind, Clarins new Daily Energising Cleansing Gel is a gentle, foaming wash that removes make-up and pollution from your skin with detoxifying Moringa.
Best for: Normal skin for people in their 20s
Clarins Daily Energising Cleansing Gel, £10.50
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser
Inspired by their popular Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser removes make-up and dirt through its gentle, PH-balanced formula, dissolving all impurities.
Best for: Dry skin
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser, £15
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Clothe Cleanser
Liz Earle’s best-selling cleanser is so good, that its ingredients haven’t changed for 16 years. The plant-based cleanser, rich in cocoa butter and eucalyptus, helps remove even stubborn mascara. A cult product if ever there was one.
Best for: Skin that needs a little TLC
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Clothe Cleanser, £13.75

Lush Ultrabland
A hit in the handbag office, Lush Ultrabland is based on a formula made popular by Greek physician Galen – yes, really! Almond oil and beeswax remove dirt, while honey soothes and rose water reduces redness.
Best for: Everyone – thanks to its self-confessed ‘bland’ ingredients.
Lush Ultrabland, £6.45

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash
The latest cleanser from Neutrogena is a pretty pink colour and has a lovely grapefruit scent. Cleansing deep down to remove impurities, salicylic acid helps remove blackheads too.
Best for: Blackhead sufferers
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash, £4.49
Nivea Visage Aqua Sensation Cleansing Gel
Nivea are one of our go-to people for affordable skincare. Their new Aqua Sensation range features hydra IQ and cucumber extract, ensuring all moisture is locked in while you remove any dirt.
Best for: Skin which is prone to occasional dryness
Nivea Visage Aqua Sensation Cleansing Gel, £4.49
Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
One of Origins’ most popular cleansers is their Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash for combination skin. Oil and moisture levels are balanced after use, leaving skin smooth and soft, with no pinching or tightness thanks to absorbant konjac powder and balancing hydrolysed wheat protein.
Best for: Combination skin
Origins Checks and Balances, £17
Rodial Glamtox Cleanser
Now, we know you might not want to splash out £50 on a cleanser, but it wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t include this A-list must-have, beloved by stars including Eva Longoria, Katie Holmes and Uma Thurman.
Best for: If you’re feeling flush
Rodial Glamtox Cleanser, £50
Simple Moisturising Facial Wash
One of Simple’s top-selling products, this facial cleanser is full of active ingredients, including vitamins E and pro-vitamin 5, and contains calming ingredients to help remove the daily build up of dirt gently.
Best for: Gentle daily use for normal skin
Simple Moisturising Facial Wash, £3.25


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