Face Wash

Fresh, glowy skin all starts with the right face wash. It's the first step to any at-home skin care regimen, and your first line of defense against clogged pores, blemishes, dryness, fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness, which are all caused by Mother Nature and environmental aggressors. Designed to gently cleanse, never strip, facial cleansers can help you wash away bacteria, pollutants, dirt, dead skin cells, and more--leaving your skin clean, balanced, and able to absorb whatever comes next.

Gel Cleanser. Although these jelly-like cleansers are known for delivering a deep sense of clean that's particularly suited to those with oily and combination skin, brands like Guerlain, Augustinus Bader, and CHANEL also create gel formulas that transcend skin type.

Foaming Face Wash. Whether you need a face wash to help fight dryness, acne, an uneven skin tone, or the signs of aging—all while helping to remove makeup and impurities from your skin—foaming face wash is a natural. With a rich later and beneficial ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and soothing calendula, Clé de Peau Beauté and Kiehl's Since 1851 create facial cleansers with the power to clean and nourish the skin.  

Cleansing Balm. To melt away makeup, sunscreen, pollution, and grime, cleansing balms are the first step in the double-cleansing process—and thanks to their ability to emulsify in water, they can also be your only cleanser. Best of all with their oil-infused formulas, cleansing balms from ELEMIS and Oak Essentials, among others, have a plush, luxe feel and won't strip your skin.

Facial Exfoliants. Along with removing impurities from the skin, exfoliating face wash can help remove dead skin cells—giving you a smoother complexion. For facial exfoliants you can use every day, look for gentle formulas or packaging that references "daily" use. Or, for less frequent exfoliation, brands like La Prairie and Sisley Paris, create exfoliating masks, treatments and facial cleansers designed to be used weekly or as needed.