Facial cleanser is one of the most underrated but important steps to your skincare routine because even the most amazing serums or moisturisers won’t work if your skin isn’t clean. Daily cleansing not only ensures your skin is in an optimal state to absorb other skincare products but also helps stimulate cell turnover for natural radiance. A good face wash thoroughly rids of makeup, grime, dead skin cells and excess sebum without irritating or stripping your skin of essential moisture. Ahead, we’ve compiled the best facial cleansers for every skin type, whether it’s dry, sensitive, normal, combination or oily.

Dry Skin

Dry skin will want to avoid formulas containing too much alcohol or fragrance that can strip the skin of its natural oils. Cream, milk or oil cleansers are great for parched skin that need some extra nourishment and hydration. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides or hydrating essential oils.

Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel; HK$274 at net-a-porter.com
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser; HK$330 at Fresh Hong Kong
Votary Cleansing Oil Rose Geranium and Apricot; HK$550 at sephora.hk
Pai Skincare Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser; HK$340 at lanecrawford.com
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm; HK$290 at sephora.hk
Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel; HK$274 at net-a-porter.com
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser; HK$330 at Fresh Hong Kong
Votary Cleansing Oil Rose Geranium and Apricot; HK$550 at sephora.hk
Pai Skincare Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser; HK$340 at lanecrawford.com
Farmacy Green Clean Makeup Meltaway Cleansing Balm; HK$290 at sephora.hk
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Sensitive Skin

Half the battle of having sensitive skin is finding a product that won’t irritate your skin. Avoid products that are made with fragrances or common allergens such as MI, petrochemicals and SLS. Look for gentle cleansers that balance pH levels and include soothing ingredients to calm redness and inflammations.

Ren Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk; HK$203 at lookfantastic.com.hk
Avène Eau Thermale Tolérance Extrême Cleansing Lotion; HK$230 at caretobeauty.com
Kora Organics Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin; HK$345 at net-a-porter.com
First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser; HK$185 at sephora.hk
Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser; HK$430 at selfridges.com
Ren Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk; HK$203 at lookfantastic.com.hk
Avène Eau Thermale Tolérance Extrême Cleansing Lotion; HK$230 at caretobeauty.com
Kora Organics Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin; HK$345 at net-a-porter.com
First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser; HK$185 at sephora.hk
Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser; HK$430 at selfridges.com
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Normal Skin

Normal skin types do best with middle-of-the-road cleansers but are also able to take on more potent formulas. Either keep it simple with a basic cleanser or go above and beyond with formulas that have added anti-aging, brightening, toning or regenerating benefits.

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser; HK$290 at net-a-porter.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser; HK$400 at JOYCE Beauty
Eve Lom Cleanser; HK$990 at net-a-porter.com
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser; HK$420 at net-a-porter.com
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm; HK$400 at harveynichols.com
Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser; HK$290 at net-a-porter.com
Dr. Barbara Sturm Cleanser; HK$400 at JOYCE Beauty
Eve Lom Cleanser; HK$990 at net-a-porter.com
Aurelia Probiotic Skincare Miracle Cleanser; HK$420 at net-a-porter.com
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm; HK$400 at harveynichols.com
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Combination or Oily Skin

Stripping combination or oily skin of moisture will only make your skin overcompensate by producing even more oil. Look for a formula that thoroughly cleanses surface oil and pore-clogging grime but also protects the skin’s lipid barrier for healthy hydration. Choose oil-controlling or acne-fighting ingredients if needed.

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex; HK$353 at skinstore.com
Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser; HK$570 at sephora.hk
Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash; HK$270 at Kiehl’s Hong Kong
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Cleanser; HK$320 at cultbeauty.co.uk
Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Face and Body Wash; HK$350 at cultbeauty.co.uk
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex; HK$353 at skinstore.com
Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser; HK$570 at sephora.hk
Kiehl’s Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash; HK$270 at Kiehl’s Hong Kong
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Cleanser; HK$320 at cultbeauty.co.uk
Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Face and Body Wash; HK$350 at cultbeauty.co.uk
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