Choosing the right cleaner is surprisingly difficult. Even more than choosing the right eye cream or a ideal moisturizer. A cleanser is the key to cleaning your face from the dirt it has acquired throughout the day. But the right thing can also prepare your skin for success. How? By providing a happy and moist environment. This is where cream cleansers come in handy.
Products that remove pore residue can give you a satisfying deep clean, but they’re usually not gentle. Or worse, some may even cause more breakouts. Yup. If you have sensitive skin or are over 40, your skin may react badly to soapy or gel-based cleansers. This is because many of them strip your skin of natural oils, leading to dehydration. Frankly, none of us want that to happen.
Enter creamy cleansers. These gentle face washes have moisturizing properties. Do not be afraid. They’re still removing all that daily grime and skin buildup.
Ready to move on and switch? We thought so too. Here are some of the best formulas that won’t leave your skin feeling dry, stressed and peeling.
Not every foaming cleanser is gentle, but this product can give you a quick pampering session each morning and night. This nourishing cream cleanser has moisturizing rosehip oil and an incredibly soft texture.
La Roche Posay Pigmentclar Illuminating Foaming Face Cream Cleanser, $29.49 Aim
This cream cleanser is great for rejuvenating your skin in the middle of the day. Its light consistency is formulated to provide radiant skin – just wash your face and spray some face mist before makeup.
This cleansing cream is ultra-hydrating and designed specifically for aging skin. It has essential fatty acids that strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, papaya enzymes and apricot and dahlia oils to provide comprehensive yet intense exfoliation.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Purifying Cream Cleanser, $29.50 Elizabeth Arden
This cleansing lotion is a great idea if you’re looking for a nourishing cleanser that won’t strip your skin. It’s also a great make-up remover and calms your skin while getting rid of deep-seated impurities.
Burt’s Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, $7.39 Aim
This natural cleansing cream contains chamomile and soap bark to provide an intense, cooling cleanse. It also removes excess oil which reduces acne breakouts.
Laura Mercier Balancing Cream Cleanser, $26.99 Walmart
If you have combination or dry skin, this cream cleanser can balance your moisture levels while leaving your skin soft to the touch. Coconut and kukui nut oils smooth and soften your skin.