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22 Best Facial Cleansers

Is the No. 1 wash from Clinique? Neutrogena? Nope! Read on to find out

22 Best Facial Cleansers

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A cleanser is a cleanser, right? Don't they all do the same job? Hardly. Our readers gave us their two cents about which cleansers made their faces squeaky clean -- without leaving their skin feeling like the Sahara. What product was ranked No. 1 by TotalBeauty.com members? Read on to find out.

By Sarah Carrillo

Products Mentioned in This Story

Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Avon ANEW RETROACTIVE+ 2-in-1 Cleanser
Avon ANEW RETROACTIVE+ 2-in-1 Cleanser

Average Member Rating: 9.1

Origins Frothy Face Wash
Origins Frothy Face Wash

Average Member Rating: 9.3

Mary Kay Creamy Cleanser 2
Mary Kay Creamy Cleanser 2

Average Member Rating: 8.8

Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar
Ambi Complexion Cleansing Bar

Average Member Rating: 8.9

Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash
Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash

Average Member Rating: 9.5

Noxzema Deep Lathering Cleanser
Noxzema Deep Lathering Cleanser

Average Member Rating: 8.1

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Average Member Rating: 9.5

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I have used the Made from Earth Green Tea Cleanser since I was a teenager, when my mom bought it for me. Over the years I've tried many, many other cleansers and I always come back to the one from Made from Earth. So, now it is the only one I ever buy. You can use it two different ways, either by massaging it over your face and then wiping it off with tissue or a wahcloth or rinsing it off with water. It is gentle on my dry sensitive skin and leaves it feeling soft and moisturized. It also removes my makeup, including eyeliner, mascara (unless it's waterproof), eye shadow, concealer, and face powder, with no irritation. It is very reasonably priced and a bottle lasts me a long time, usually at least 3 months. I have recommended it to many people who comment on how great my skin looks and feels. I can't say enough good things about Made from Earth - so glad I found it!

I rated this article: 7 out of 10

by popolklkpJuly 22, 2010 at 09:15AM Report as inappropriate

I am not surprised that Estee Lauder's foaming cleanser came in at #1. My sister recommended it to me, and swore by how well it cleanses my face of make up. I've been using it ever since. I've tried the drug store cleansers but they just don't quite remove make up as well as this one does. They can be purchased from any Estee Lauder counters at Macy's, and this particular cleansures is for both normal and combination skin. When you dab it onto your hand, it looks like a creamy cleanser but when you wash it onto your face it becomes a foamy cleanser. Seriously, before using this I was using a product that didn't cleanse my face well so after using it I was having to use astringents to wipe my face completely clean of make up, but since using this, I have not had to use any other additional cleansing or astringent products at all. Definitely highly recommended. :)

by MariamsmaJune 16, 2010 at 02:18PM Report as inappropriate

You only went to age 50. I recently turned 60. What do you suggest we do just give up. What if we want to stay looking good at that age?

by Rikka1December 22, 2009 at 01:59PM Report as inappropriate

Huge variety of products, most of which I wasn't aware of! Shop on...

I rated this article: 8 out of 10

by cytoqueenJuly 21, 2009 at 06:59AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for all the helpful hints! the prices are right up my alley.

I rated this article: 8 out of 10

by littlebear13February 28, 2009 at 05:48AM Report as inappropriate

Nice variety of products to try - although mostly for acne prones.

I rated this article: 8 out of 10

by cggrpaJanuary 27, 2009 at 04:57AM Report as inappropriate

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