The dog days of summer call for restocking of our soaps, including facial cleansers. After all, every great beauty regimen starts with a solid face wash that cleanses our skin and clears our pores so our serums and moisturizers can work properly. This is especially important for people who lead an active lifestyle. While aerobic exercise boosts our skin’s blood circulation and boosts collagen production, all that sweat leaves our cups prone to breakage and inflammation. “You need to use a face wash morning and night and anytime after strenuous exercise to avoid NYC Dr. Anthony Rossi, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, told Men’s Health .
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Best Acne Cleansing Cleanser
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- Best Luxurious Face Wash
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Best CBD Cleanser
Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Treatment Gentle Cleanser
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Best Charcoal Face Wash
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Besteâ„¢ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
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- Shake Up Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser
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For the past two years, we’ve consulted with the editors and writers at the top of Men’s Health’s Grooming for Men’s Face Wash. Experts, including our Beauty Editor Garrett Munce and our Commercial Associate Editor Christian Gollayan, tried over 100 face washes and evaluated their composition, feel, consistency and effectiveness. We also considered top cleansers with at least 100 five-star customer reviews on our trusted e-commerce sites.
Cetaphil
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Besteâ„¢ No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Ceramic Cleanser
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Cerave
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And thanks to forward-thinking beauty brands, today’s face washes don’t just cleanse: They also hydrate, treat breakouts and remove excess oil. With so many great products out there, finding the right one can be daunting. That’s why we’ve combed through hundreds of soaps and scrubs over the past year to find the 11 best face washes for just about any skin type and price point.
Best Luxurious Face Wash


huge value Foaming Cleanser
Solid Facial Cleanser

Cosmic Dew Facial Cleanser
Best Drugstore Face Wash
Fragrance-Free Gentle Cleanser