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Top 10 Cult Facial Cleansers

Get Clearer, Brighter Skin With A Tried-and-True Facial Cleanser

Get Clearer, Brighter Skin With A Tried-and-True Facial Cleanser

The number one rule of skincare is simple, cleanse. So we're making it easy to choose the best facial cleanser for your skin type to leave your skin clear and your complexion bright and flaw-free. With powerful ingredients that are calming and never irritating, we've assembled a list of cult cleansers that both editors and users go gaga over. Whether you're dealing with dark spots, dry areas, oily t-zones, or just need a little pep in your skin tone step, the 10 products that follow are just what your beauty arsenal has been missing. It's time to kick the makeup removers and bar soaps in favor of a new rich and hydrating cleanser that’s garnered a cult-like status throughout the years! Go ahead and see for yourself it these cleansers live up to the hype, something tells us you and your skin won’t be disappointed. Opening image: @ILikeIndieLee

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April 9, 2018

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Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser
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Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser

BEST FOR: 1-step beauty routine girls, consider this classic product both your cleanser and your moisturizer.

LOVED FOR: This is the secret to removing waterproof mascara with ease.


Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

LOVED FOR: Its refreshing strawberry scent 

BEST FOR: Using with or without your Clarisonic to brighten dull skin


Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

USERS SAID: "I have combination dry/oily skin. My dry skin flakes and my oily skin breaks out. I use this daily and it really helps keep the balance to a better level. I still use a moisturizer on the dry parts after I use this, but the breakouts have really decreased. I LOVE how clean this rinses off. Just run water over it and it comes right off without wiping or rubbing. I use this in the shower daily and I'd highly recommend it."

LOVED FOR: Not only does this cleanser perfectly balance the needs of both dry and oily areas, but the spearmint and lavender scent leaves skin clean and refreshed.


Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

BEST FOR: Driving out impurities and leaving nothing but the calming scent of rosewater behind

FUN FACT: Allure knows beauty, and they awarded Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser "Best in Beauty" last year.


DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

BEST FOR: Makeup removal, anti-aging, and hydration

USERS SAID: "I have acne prone skin, cystic acne to be exact, and this product has helped my skin tremendously. I'm a product junkie and usually don't stick with a product for long before I start looking for the next best thing. However, once I landed on this product I stayed. I really don't want to try anything else as this is my holy grail of face cleansers."


Eve Lom Cleanser

USERS SAID: “My absolute favourite cleanser of all time, takes the day off and any amount of night, leaves skin soft and touchable. Tried many others and nothing else comes close. Worth the price tag, lasts for ages.”

LOVED FOR: The included muslin cloth that makes cleansing and removing makeup a breeze


Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm

LOVED FOR: This makeup remover effortlessly dissolves even the most tenacious makeup and sunscreen.

USERS SAID: "This stuff is perfect. On nights when I work late I like to put this on and take my makeup off quickly so I can get to bed. I would definitely buy this again."


Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser

BEST FOR: Those who are also looking for a product that helps even skin tone

USERS SAID: “This product is just as the title suggests: Purity Made Simple. It is so creamy and feels so nice when you wash your face. Nothing harsh about this product! Would highly recommend.”


Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

BEST FOR: Getting down and dirty with your pores for the cleanest feel.

LOVED FOR: A refreshing cleanser & makeup remover that never burns your eyes.


Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser

BEST FOR: Those with skin conditions love this formula for having a neutral pH formulation and no soap in it.

FUN FACT: A fan favorite and cult classic, this cleanser was is a staple beauty product in the bathrooms of celebs, makeup artists, and women across the world. 

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