Best Face Cleansers that are good for Acne
Explore the top face cleansers for acne with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.
Top products
CeraVe
5 Regions
Foaming Facial Cleanser
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
COSRX
Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha.
Details
This product contains 25 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, sensitive skin and oily skin
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
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
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser
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
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
Cetaphil
6 Regions
Daily Facial Cleanser
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
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
Panoxyl
Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength
vegan 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
CeraVe
1 Region
Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser
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
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
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin
face cleanser that contains 14 ingredients.
Details
This product contains 14 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
- it does contain fragrances and sulfates
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
CeraVe
2 Regions
SA Smoothing Cleanser
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
Cetaphil
5 Regions
Gentle Skin Cleanser
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
CeraVe
3 Regions
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
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
CeraVe
Foaming Cleanser
face cleanser that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 25 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
Panoxyl
Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control
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
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
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
La Roche-Posay
3 Regions
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
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
The INKEY List
2 Regions
Salicylic Acid Cleanser
vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha and vitamin e.
Details
This product contains 26 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
CeraVe
4 Regions
Blemish Control Cleanser
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
Cetaphil
Oily Skin Cleanser
vegan face cleanser that contains niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 18 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
- it does contain common allergens and 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
Avène
Cleanance Cleansing Gel
face cleanser that contains aha.
Details
This product contains 21 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or silicones
- it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and sulfates
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser
face cleanser that contains exfoliants.
Details
This product contains 16 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
- it does contain common allergens and sulfates
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
KAINE
Kombu Hydrating Daily Cleanser
vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
Details
This product contains 27 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 fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
La Roche-Posay
1 Region
Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel
face cleanser that contains bha and exfoliants.
Details
This product contains 18 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
- it does contain common allergens and sulfates
- it is likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Paula's Choice
Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser
cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha.
Details
This product contains 18 ingredients.
- it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
- it does contain oils and sulfates
- it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Naturium
Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.
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, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Neutrogena
2 Types
Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid
face cleanser that contains aha and bha.
Details
This product contains 19 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, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming Cream Cleanser
face cleanser that contains bha.
Details
This product contains 12 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 brightening skin
- it is reef safe
- it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Klued
2% Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser
vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains aha, bha, ceramides and vitamin e.
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 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
