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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Not all cleansers are created equal
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For Dry Skin: Kora Organics Cream Cleanser, $30
When you have dry skin, you want your cleanser to remove makeup and dirt without stripping moisture from your face, which is what makes cream cleansers so great. This cream cleanser from Kora Organics has no synthetic fragrances or chemicals — in fact, it even has a Clean seal from Sephora. And did we mention brand founder Miranda Kerr uses it herself?

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For Dry Skin: Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser, $18
We love foam cleansers, but they're not always the best for drier skin types. Lathering it on your face may feel satisfying, but you can risk drying out your already parched skin. This foaming cleanser may have suds, but it's also made without sulfates (aka the main culprit in stripping off natural oils off our face). Instead, it uses an amino acid formula to gently cleanse while still creating that satisfying foam that we like.

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For Dry Skin: Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil, $48
When you have dry skin, you also have to be careful of over-washing your face. This cleansing oil serves as both makeup remover and cleanser, so you only have to wash your face once. Its main ingredient, camellia oil, is known in Japan for its nourishing properties, such as oleic acid and vitamins A, B, D and E.

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For Combination Skin: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, $23.50
When you have an oily T-zone and deal with dry patches on the rest of your face, it can be a struggle to find a cleanser that won't aggravate the dry parts yet still cleans that excess oil and sebum. This foaming cleanser is designed to address both oiliness and dryness in your skin. And get this: it's formulated with tourmaline, a crystal that is known for its anti-aging properties and helps bring balance to the skin.

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For Combination Skin: Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, $18
Have you tried a jelly cleanser yet? They've got the best texture, plus they have the cleansing power of a foaming wash and the soothing, nourishing nature of a cream cleanser. This popular jelly cleanser is formulated with five skin conditioners, so it's sure to keep your combination skin happy. It is also gentle enough for your eye area as it has a formula similar to contact lens solution.

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BY KAREN FRONDOZO | OCT 10, 2018 | SHARES
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