This or That : Cleansers Edition
Few skincare steps are as important as the cleanse, considering it sets the stage for the rest of your 6-step skincare routine. Cleansers are not a one-size-fits-all situation; some of them are created for specific skin types. With so many options available, finding the right cleanser for your skin type can be an overwhelming experience. That's why we're breaking down our favorite cleansers and helping you figure out which is the best fit for your skin type.
Skin Goals :
- Cleanse, hydrate & brighten
Why We Love it :
- Rinses away every last trace of sweat, grime, and makeup
- Olive and sunflower oils melt away impurities, while rosehip oil heals & brightens
How It Feels :
- Starts oily, and when added water becomes a milky cleanse
Who Is It Good For :
- Mature and dull skin types
Skin Goals :
- Nourishing cleanse
Why We Love it :
- Promotes a healthy skin microbiome
- Honey is antibacterial & helps to reinforce the skin’s lipids + clarify without stripping the skin
- Great as a part of your double cleanse routine for acne-prone skin
How It Feels :
- Smells heavenly and melts into skin effortlessly
Who Is It Good For :
- Mature, combination and acne-prone skin types
Skin Goals :
- Clear skin, prevent breakouts & fade scars
Why We Love it :
- Improves the appearance of blemishes
and diminish acne scars for clearer, smoother skin
- Colloidal silver promotes healing, while the salicylic acid helps with acne scars
How It Feels :
- A gel that lathers nicely and provides a deep clean
Who Is It Good For :
- Acne-prone skin
Skin Goals :
- Clarifying, rejuvenating & brightening
Why We Love it :
- Neutralize free radicals, tone sagging skin, increase circulation, and suppress bacteria
- French green clay & bentonite draw impurities from skin, while tea tree oil serves as antibacterial
How It Feels :
- A mud mask texture that lightly foams with water and provides a luxurious spa like cleanse
Who Is It Good For :
- Mature, combination and acne-prone skin types
Skin Goals :
- Clearer, brighter & glowing skin
Why We Love it :
- Purifies and gently exfoliates the skin without stripping its essential moisture
- Strawberry seed oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein and tomato extracts provide antioxidant benefits for firmer-looking skin
How It Feels :
- A foamy cleanse that doesn't strip your skin
Who Is It Good For :
- All skin types except dry and sensitive
Skin Goals :
- Clear skin, prevent breakouts & fade acne scars
Why We Love it :
- Cleanses and exfoliates, revealing a
luminous complexion
- Lactic acid washes away dullness to reveal youthful-looking, firm, luminous skin, while peony root offers antioxidant benefits
How It Feels :
- A gentle and effective gel form cleanser that leaves your skin soft and bright
Who Is It Good For :
- Mature skin
Skin Goals :
- Cleanse, hydrate & nourish
Why We Love it :
- A creamy, gentle cleanser that
washes away impurities
- Adaptogenic reishi helps protect skin against stressors, and silver ear mushroom can hold up to 500 times its weight in water
How It Feels :
- Milky bubbles that doesn't leave your
skin feeling dry
Who Is It Good For :
- Dry, sensitive, and sensitive acne-prone skin types
Skin Goals :
- Cleanse & moisturize
Why We Love it :
- Gently removes impurities that build up on your skin, while the exfoliating muslin cloth lifts away dead skin cells
- Lactic acid washes away dullness to reveal youthful-looking, firm, luminous skin, while peony root offers antioxidant benefits
How It Feels :
- A gentle and effective gel form cleanser that leaves your skin soft and bright
Who Is It Good For :
- Mature skin
