The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Cleansers for All Skin Types in 2026 💧

A lightweight gel cleanser featuring green plum water, mung bean, and green tea extracts. It’s fragrance‑free, mildly acidic, and balances oil without stripping-suitable for all skin types. Amazon UK listings available.

A foaming cleanser featuring heartleaf extract and quercetinol to reduce inflammation and minimize pores-excellent for oily or acne-prone skin. On Amazon UK.

Tailored especially for sensitive or reactive skin, this foaming cleanser emphasizes barrier support with a pH‑balanced formula, glycerin, green tea extract and minimal potential irritants. A smart pick when you need foam cleansing but your skin is vulnerable.

A gentle, foamy cleanser with salicylic-acid derived from plant extracts. Great for removing makeup or daily grime without irritating skin. Use it as your first cleanse in the evening (or as a single cleanse if you don’t wear heavy makeup).

A soap-free gel cleanser enriched with Vitamin E, Pro-Vitamin B5, Triple Purified Water, and Allantoin. Removes makeup, dirt, and oil while keeping skin balanced-especially good for sensitive types

A gentle yet hydrating cleanser infused with snail mucin. It effectively removes impurities while helping to lock in moisture and soothe the skin-no tight or dry feeling post-cleanse.

Known for its ultra-gentle formula with glycerin and panthenol, this cleanser can be used with or without water-perfect for irritated or extra-dry skin. Highly popular among sensitive-skin users.

A creamy, gentle cleanser enriched with almond oil and hydramine, specifically formulated for dry and sensitive skin. Regularly appears in bestseller lists for facial cleansers.

Curél Foaming Facial Wash (150 ml) is a gentle yet effective cleanser specially formulated for sensitive and dry skin. Its rich foam helps remove impurities, excess oil, and makeup without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Enriched with ceramides and soothing ingredients, this facial wash calms irritation and leaves the skin feeling clean, soft, and comfortably hydrated after every use, making it ideal for daily skincare routines.

E45 Foaming Face Wash (150 ml) is a mild, soap-free cleanser designed to gently remove dirt, oil, and makeup while respecting sensitive and dry skin. Its rich foam texture cleanses effectively without causing dryness or irritation, helping to maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance. Enriched with emollients and soothing ingredients, this face wash leaves skin feeling fresh, soft, and comfortable, making it perfect for daily use on delicate skin types.

A gentle micellar gel wash that cleanses and hydrates without stripping. Uses micellar technology to remove makeup and impurities while skin-essential minerals leave skin fresh and supple

The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser is a gentle, hydrating cleanser that effectively removes makeup and impurities without stripping the skin. Formulated with squalane, a moisturizing ingredient that mimics the skin’s natural oils, it helps maintain hydration while cleansing. Its lightweight, balm-to-oil texture melts smoothly onto the skin, leaving it feeling soft, clean, and nourished-ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

This cleanser starts off with a rich, creamy lotion texture and gently emulsifies into a light milk when mixed with water. It cleanses deeply without the tight, drying feel that many foaming cleansers leave behind.

It is a mild, foaming cleanser crafted for all skin types-including dry, sensitive, and combination skin. It offers gentle yet effective cleansing without stripping the skin’s natural oils.

A unique cream-to-foam facial cleanser with ceramides, amino acids & hyaluronic acid, designed to gently remove makeup, oil, and impurities while supporting hydration for normal to dry skin.

It is a gentle, milky gel formula designed especially for normal to dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. Developed with dermatologists, it effectively cleanses without stripping or irritating the skin’s natural barrier.

A creamy, foam-free wash designed to gently cleanse while preserving natural moisture. Free from harsh dyes, perfumes, and irritants-ideal for daily use on normal to dry skin.

CeraVe SA Renewing Cleanser is a gentle yet effective exfoliating cleanser designed to cleanse and smooth rough, bumpy skin. Formulated with salicylic acid, it helps to exfoliate dead skin cells while maintaining the skin's natural barrier with ceramides and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. This fragrance-free cleanser helps to remove impurities, reduce the appearance of bumps, and leave skin feeling soft, refreshed, and smooth without over-drying or irritating. Perfect for those with textured or acne-prone skin.

It is a luxurious, eco-conscious foam cleanser that transforms from a crystal-clear lotion into a soft, airy foam when applied. It gently cleanses the skin-lifting impurities without stripping moisture, thanks to its ultra-gentle, soap- and sulfate-free base.

Specifically formulated for oily and breakout-prone skin, this oil-free cleanser features 2% salicylic acid,a potent BHA,to clear clogged pores, reduce blackheads, and help prevent future breakouts. Effective yet gentle, it's dermatologist-developed and clinically proven to smooth skin over time without disrupting its natural balance

Infused with snail mucin and papaya enzyme, this cleanser offers both cleansing and skin‑repair benefits. The dense mochi‑bubble foam lifts away oil and dead skin cells while supporting skin regeneration and hydration-great for textured or dry skin that still needs a foam cleanse without harshness.

Formulated for sensitive and reactive skin, this creamy, oil‑free, and soap‑free cleanser gently removes impurities without stripping your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Hypoallergenic and non‑comedogenic, it soothes and cleanses with minimal irritation, making it ideal for daily use when your skin feels sensitive or over‑reacted

A unique oil-to-foam cleanser with 3 essential ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, squalane & triglycerides-removes dirt and makeup while maintaining hydration for normal to very dry (and sensitive) skin .

This clay‑based cleanser blends gently purifying clay with skin‑soothing ingredients to calm irritated or blemish‑prone skin. Users particularly enjoy its soft foaming texture and subtle turmeric scent, and many comment that it leaves skin feeling clear, refreshed, and ready for moisturiser,with a calming effect especially appreciated by sensitive users

Simple Daily Skin Detox Purifying Facial Wash is a gentle, refreshing cleanser that effectively removes dirt, oil, and impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture. Formulated with detoxifying ingredients like zinc and vitamins, it helps to purify the skin, leaving it feeling clean, refreshed, and balanced. Ideal for everyday use, this face wash is free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, and artificial colours, making it perfect for sensitive skin. It also helps maintain the skin’s natural barrier, leaving it soft and comfortable throughout the day.

Refreshing gel-to-foam cleanser with 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides designed to clear blemishes and blackheads while nourishing the skin barrier.

With fermented rice water and vitamin B complex, this formula targets dullness while cleansing. It offers a brightening effect along with foam cleansing, leaving skin smoother and more luminous. Excellent for normal‑to‑dry skin types seeking a gentle foam that enhances glow rather than just stripping.

A gentle, slightly acidic gel-to-foam cleanser (pH 5–6) specially formulated to cleanse without stripping moisture. Infused with 10,000 ppm birch sap-rich in amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants-alongside hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and soothing botanicals like Artemisia annua and chamomile flower oil, it removes impurities and sebum while hydrating and calming the skin

CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser is a gentle exfoliating cleanser formulated with salicylic acid to help smooth rough and bumpy skin. It effectively removes dirt, oil, and dead skin cells while supporting the skin’s natural barrier with essential ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid. This fragrance-free, non-irritating cleanser is ideal for those with textured or acne-prone skin, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, soft, and smoother without over-drying.

Simple Regeneration Age Resisting Facial Wash is a gentle cleanser designed to refresh and revitalize mature skin. Enriched with antioxidants and vitamins, it helps to cleanse away impurities while supporting the skin’s natural renewal process. This mild formula leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated without stripping essential moisture, making it perfect for daily use to maintain a youthful, radiant complexion.

This lightweight, soap-free gel cleanser harnesses the power of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate while gently removing makeup, excess oil, and impurities. Ideal for normal, dry, and sensitive skin types, it leaves a soft, refreshed feel without overdrying.

For sensitive or easily irritated skin, this cleanser delivers calmness in every wash. Enriched with soothing calendula extract, this formula gently removes dirt, sweat, and impurities while reducing redness and inflammation. Its creamy mochi texture hugs the skin without being abrasive, leaving it soft and comforted. Perfect for daily use, this cleanser helps maintain a balanced skin barrier, ensuring your complexion stays hydrated, smooth, and irritation-free. A gentle choice that proves cleansing can be both effective and kind to delicate skin.

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is a gentle, creamy cleanser designed to effectively remove dirt and makeup while replenishing the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Formulated with essential ceramides and hydrating hyaluronic acid, it cleanses without stripping or drying, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-nourished. Ideal for normal to dry skin types, this fragrance-free cleanser supports healthy skin hydration and is suitable for daily use, even on sensitive skin.

A refreshing gel wash with micro‑clear technology and a light grapefruit scent,infused with salicylic acid to help fight breakouts and unclog pores. Targeted for younger or blemish‑prone skin, it deeply cleanses without over‑drying, and is gentle enough for daily use to maintain a clear, balanced complexion

Simple Smoothing Gel Cleanser is a gentle, lightweight gel cleanser that effectively removes dirt, oil, and impurities without drying out the skin. Formulated with natural ingredients like bamboo extract, it helps to gently exfoliate and refine the skin’s texture, leaving it feeling smooth, fresh, and balanced. Free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, and artificial colours, this cleanser is perfect for sensitive skin and daily use to maintain a clear and healthy complexion.

This lightweight, soap-free gel cleanser harnesses the power of hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate while gently removing makeup, excess oil, and impurities. Ideal for normal, dry, and sensitive skin types, it leaves a soft, refreshed feel without overdrying.

CeraVe Foaming Cleanser is a gentle foaming formula designed to cleanse normal to oily skin types without disrupting the skin’s natural protective barrier. Enriched with essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it effectively removes excess oil, dirt, and makeup while maintaining hydration. This fragrance-free cleanser helps to refresh the skin, leaving it feeling clean, balanced, and comfortable, making it ideal for daily use.