Facial Cleansers: Reviews

Updated May 2009
 

Best inexpensive facial cleanser

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser *Est. $12 for 16 oz. Compare Prices
 
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Beautypedia.com: Begoun says that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is extremely gentle and that it is especially good for sensitive skin or for those ...

Allure: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is listed in Allure's hall of fame because it has won beauty awards for nine years. Experts at ...

InStyle: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is named the best cleanser for dry skin by editors of InStyle magazine. They say that the cleanser ...

About.com: About.com's beauty guide, Julyne Derrick, recommends facial cleansers for several skin types, from "cheap to steep." Cetaphil ...

MakeupAlley.com: Several consumers at MakeupAlley.com say that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser clears their skin of redness, irritation and even ...

TotalBeauty.com: Editors and users at TotalBeauty.com say that Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a gentle cleanser that doesn't irritate the skin. ...

Drugstore.com: Consumers posting to Drugstore.com give Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser an average rating of four out of five stars. A few say that ...

 

Best exfoliating cleanser

Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub *Est. $10 for 5 oz. Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautypedia.com: Begoun gives Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub her highest rating, but she says that it has more "cleansing ability than ...

Cosmopolitan: Editors of Cosmopolitan magazine say that Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub is beneficial to blotchy skin and "improves skin's ...

Brides: Editors of Brides magazine say that Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub does a good job of cleansing and removing makeup.

TotalBeauty.com: More that 100 members of TotalBeauty.com give Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub an above- average rating, saying that although ...

MakeupAlley.com: Olay Definity Pore Redefining Scrub gets above-average reviews at MakeupAlley.com. Reviewers say that the gentle cleanser cleans ...

 

High-end facial cleanser

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser *Est. $20 for 8 oz. Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautypedia.com: Paula Begoun gives Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser a low rating because of its inclusion of irritating ...

MakeupAlley.com: More than 1,300 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give above-average ratings to Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial ...

TotalBeauty.com: Hundreds of members review Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser at TotalBeauty.com, giving it a high rating. ...

Drugstore.com: Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser is one of the highest-rated cleansers at Drugstore.com. Users say that ...

 

Cleansing cloths

Olay Daily Facials Cleansing Cloths *Est. $6 for a 30-pack Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautypedia.com: Paula Begoun gives high ratings to most of Olay's Daily Facials products. The highest rating, however, goes to Olay Daily Facials ...

ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports tests nine facial cleansers, including Olay Daily Facials, on a group of 25 men and women. The majority of the ...

MakeupAlley.com: Reviews are posted for several varieties of Olay Daily Facials cleansing cloths at MakeupAlley.com, and all receive decent ...

Drugstore.com: The majority of consumers who post about Olay Daily Facials cleansing cloths are pleased with the product. Reviewers say that the ...

Cosmo Girl: Editors of Cosmo Girl magazine, along with readers and celebrities, choose Olay Daily Facials as the best facial cleansing cloths.

 

Skin-care for acne-prone skin

Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser *Est. $8 for 6.7 oz. Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Beautypedia.com: Paula Begoun gives Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser a poor rating because of its inclusion of menthol, a skin irritant. Begoun ...

Allure: Editors of Allure magazine say that Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser is the best facial cleanser for oily/acne-prone skin ...

Real Simple: After testing more than 30 facial cleansers for Real Simple magazine, a panel of judges chooses Biore Blemish Fighting Ice ...

MakeupAlley.com: More than 130 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser a rating of 3.5 out of five. Though several ...

TotalBeauty.com: More that 50 members review Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser at TotalBeauty.com, giving it an above-average rating. Several ...

Drugstore.com: Consumer opinion at Drugstore.com from about 50 users varies for Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, but the majority say it ...

 

Facial Cleansers Runners Up:

     
 
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St. Ives Elements Protective Cleanser, 4-Ounce Pump Bottles (Pack of 3)
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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash, 9-Ounce Pump Bottles (Pack of 3)
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Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash 6 fl oz.
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Olay Definity Illuminating Cream Cleanser - 5.0 oz.
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Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash --- 6 Oz SKU 8201568
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Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm 3.8oz/125ml
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