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Best Cleansers that are good for Acne and Brightening Skin

Explore the top cleansers for acne and brightening skin with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

Top products

CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada

CeraVe
5 Regions
Foaming Facial Cleanser

3.2 (102) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $15.78

face cleanser that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain parabens
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant US

Paula's Choice
3 Regions
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

3.3 (81) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $15.60

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Toning Toner

4.0 (76) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $5.59

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe

Renewing SA Cleanser

2.9 (53) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $11.47

face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

3.7 (97) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $7.89

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

3.9 (43) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

⸱ $13.99

face cleanser that contains ceramides and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Anua

Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

3.2 (45) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.00

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 40 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

I'm from

Rice Toner

3.5 (70) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $19.60

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

3.6 (44) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $13.00

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cetaphil
6 Regions
Daily Facial Cleanser

2.8 (24) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $18.10

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 13 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe
3 Regions
Acne Control Cleanser

3.0 (25) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $14.99

face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Anua

Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner

3.9 (38) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 38 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Cetaphil
5 Regions
Gentle Skin Cleanser

3.5 (27) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tirtir

Milk Skin Toner

3.4 (52) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $29.00

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and peptides.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Some By Mi

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

3.2 (42) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.29

toner that contains bha, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

Propolis Synergy Toner

4.0 (47) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Korean

⸱ $8.79

cruelty-free toner that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser USA

CeraVe
1 Region
Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser

3.4 (31) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $13.69

vegan face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 60 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
it does contain fragrances and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

2.7 (36) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $3.89

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Panoxyl

Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength

3.7 (22) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $3.49

vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Good Molecules

Niacinamide Brightening Toner

3.5 (26) ⸱ Toner ⸱ American

⸱ $14.00

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

COSRX

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

3.8 (39) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $11.29

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe
2 Regions
SA Smoothing Cleanser

3.1 (30) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $11.47

face cleanser that contains bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner

3.8 (30) ⸱ Toner ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains bha, hyaluronic acid and pha.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

3.4 (20) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.70

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water

4.5 (31) ⸱ Makeup Remover ⸱ Korean

⸱ $15.00

vegan and cruelty-free makeup remover that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 16 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam

3.6 (33) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $12.29

vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe
3 Regions
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser

3.5 (23) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $12.44

face cleanser that contains aha, benzoyl peroxide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser EU

La Roche-Posay
3 Regions
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

3.9 (19) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

⸱ $16.99

vegan face cleanser that contains ceramides, niacinamide and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Panoxyl

Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control

4.1 (20) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $12.49

face cleanser that contains benzoyl peroxide and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 21 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

4.2 (24) ⸱ Toner ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.70

vegan and cruelty-free toner that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe