Top 15 best cleanser for combination skin as listed here

The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances. A cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make-up, dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and other types of pollutants from the skin of the face. This helps to unclog pores and prevent skin conditions such as acne. A cleanser can be used as part of a skincare regimen together with a toner and moisturizer. A cleansing lotion or cleansing milk (or simply called cleanser) is non-foaming in nature and doesn’t have to be washed off and instead needs to be wiped off.

In combination skin type, your skin can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as the T-zone (nose, forehead, and chin). Many people have this type. It may need slightly different care in different areas. In this type of skin pores that look larger than normal, because they’re more open, it may also have blackheads and shiny skin.

You might be wondering if your cheeks are dry, and your T-zone is oily, are there any skincare products that can resolve this problem? 

We are supportive of splurging on fancy skincare products when it can be justified. On the other hand, finding a solid drugstore buy can be truly magical. Keep one step in your routine guilt-free by sticking to drugstore cleansers. Think about it: You will never feel bad about rinsing your reasonably-priced face wash off and watching your hard-earned cash go down the drain.

Combine the Garnier Purifying Foaming Cleanser with the Daily Exfoliator for best results. Use one in the morning and the other at night. Like the companion product, this one reduces oiliness and softens dry skin. It also contains pomegranate and grapefruit.

Paula’s Choice balances the need for deep cleansing and exfoliation with moisturization. This gentle gel contains 0.5% salicylic acid to unclog pores and prevent breakout and the formula is safe, even for sensitive skin. Plus, it lacks parabens and artificial fragrances. 

Philosophy created this cleanser to multitask for even the most complicated of skin. It gently cleanses, so it is not too harsh for those with sensitive skin. At the same time, it also smooths, removes makeup, and extracts dirt from your pores. The natural oil extracts also help condition and balance your skin for a clearer complexion. This product has over 8,000 five-star reviews on Sephora, and the brand positions it as the best facial cleanser in America.

What makes this cleanser unique is it is actually made up of 50% moisturizer to infuse your skin with as much hydration as possible. If your skin is more dry than oily, this could be the best for you because it is infused with so much moisture. It removes dirt and excess makeup from your skin but saves you the added step of applying moisturizer afterward. The thick, cool feeling of this product feels great during application and it does not leave any residue on your skin. This product has almost 4,500 five-star reviews on the Pond’s website. 

Cetaphil’s daily facial wash is always a crowd favourite, but their newest foaming cleanser might just beat it. Because it foams up, it has a rich lather that rinses away easier than before. It is a gentle cleanser so it does not irritate your skin, which is great for sensitive skin, but it still removes any dirt or oil sitting on your face after a long day.

This cleanser lathers beautifully, and I love it for my arms and legs in the winter. It contains sunflower oil, which is a great emollient. In fact, data suggests that using sunflower oil to massage preterm infants’ skin reduced their risk of skin infection. The fascinating fact is this product is sulphate free and paraben free.

If you have oily or acne-free skin, you can go for Neutrogena’s cream cleanser. This formula cleanses skin beautifully and also washes away build-up of oils and dead skin cells that clog pores. It even mildly exfoliates so skin is glowing.

Here are some of the cleansers that mildly clean the blackheads from your face to give it a glow and softness instantly. These are recommended by Sephora so do check them out.

A dual-action warming and cooling pore-refining facial scrub with glycolic and lactic acids to deeply purify pores, absorb excess oil, and leave skin soft, skin, smooth and healthy looking.

The scrub de-flakes skin, unclogs pores and visibly softens fine lines to help get a clearer and more refreshed complexion.

A non-comedogenic clay formula that polishes and purifies for clear, smooth shine free skin.

If you think that oh-so-tight feeling after cleansing means your skin is super clean, guess what? Your skin is actually miserable. A Korean cleanser can change that, and you can stop feeling like your skin is screaming “moisturize me!” at any given second.

Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser has a nice foam, but it also falls perfectly at 6.5 on the pH scale, which is exactly around where you want to be to keep your moisture barrier safe. You can read a full review of it here from well-known kbeauty blogger, Jude Chao.

Sulwhasoo is a top luxury line in South Korea that uses hanbang ingredients, which are derived from traditional Korean medicine. If you like the smell of burying your face in a fir tree, you are going to love Sulwhasoo. With a pH of 5, this Korean cleanser is ideal for your skin’s health. However, it is not for those looking to maintain a low-cost skincare routine, as you can tell by the price.

Neogen’s Real Fresh Cleansing Stick in Green Tea might be perfect for you. With 99% plant-derived ingredients and a delightful mixture of green tea seed oil and green tea leaves, this is a great cleanser for fans of matcha.

If the whole pH thing makes you nervous about damaging your skin with a foaming cleanser, you could go a whole different route by using a cleansing balm instead. These have grown more popular over the last few years, and Clean It Zero is the reason that trend started. A lush, comforting balm that completely dissolves any trace of makeup, its pH sits comfortably at 6.1.

If you have been tempted by the samples of the Tatcha powder cleanser at Sephora near the checkout, freeze in your tracks. We suggest Tosowoong’s Enzyme cleanser, as it has a much safer pH of 5 and still gives the curious a way to try out the powder cleanser experience.

Hopefully, these suggestions will help you to take good care of your combination skin.