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Best Face Cleansers that are good for Acne and Dark Spots

Explore the top face cleansers for dark spots and acne 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

3.3 (92) ⸱ 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

CeraVe

Renewing SA Cleanser

2.9 (48) ⸱ 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

La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser

3.9 (40) ⸱ 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 and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cetaphil
7 Regions
Daily Facial Cleanser

2.1 (21) ⸱ 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 and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

CeraVe
2 Regions
Acne Control Cleanser

3.2 (22) ⸱ 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

CeraVe
2 Regions
SA Smoothing Cleanser

3.1 (28) ⸱ 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

Cetaphil
5 Regions
Gentle Skin Cleanser

3.5 (25) ⸱ 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 and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe
1 Region
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser

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

CeraVe

Foaming Cleanser

2.9 (24) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

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 and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam

3.6 (24) ⸱ 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 and reducing pores
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser EU

La Roche-Posay
2 Regions
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

3.7 (16) ⸱ 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

The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe

The INKEY List
2 Regions
Salicylic Acid Cleanser

3.3 (12) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ British

⸱ $11.99

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 and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser Australia

CeraVe
3 Regions
Blemish Control Cleanser

3.0 (12) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $13.47

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, 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

3.2 (5) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

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 and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

KAINE

Kombu Hydrating Daily Cleanser

4.2 (20) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $16.69

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

Naturium

Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%

5.0 (2) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

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

Klued

2% Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser

3.4 (7) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Filipino

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

Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser US

Cetaphil
3 Regions
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser

4.3 (4) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $12.45

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 20 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

Is Clinical

Cleansing Complex

5.0 (4) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $37.50

vegan face cleanser that contains retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 20 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, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

La Roche-Posay

Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil

3.0 (4) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

⸱ $16.99

face cleanser that contains aha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

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

Cetaphil

Daily Facial Cleanser Fragrance Free

3.3 (6) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $11.97

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 12 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 and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Minimalist

Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser

Face Cleanser ⸱ Indian

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains aha, bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 28 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, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar H Iso-Biome Cleansing Cream

4.5 (4) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

face cleanser that contains aha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 23 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 dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Anua

8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser

5.0 (8) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 32 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

Skinfix

Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser

4.0 (9) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $35.00

vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains aha, bha, niacinamide and vitamin e.

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 fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Peach Slices

Acne Clarifying Cleanser

3.8 (8) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $10.99

vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 20 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 and sensitive skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Cetaphil

Gentle Skin Cleanser Dry to Normal Sensitive Skin

3.0 (2) ⸱ 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 and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neutrogena

Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser

2.0 (3) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ American

⸱ $12.97

vegan face cleanser that contains aha, bha and pha.

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 anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

La Roche-Posay

Effaclar H Hydrating Cleansing Cream

5.0 (2) ⸱ Face Cleanser ⸱ French

⸱ $34.99

face cleanser that contains niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 15 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 fighting acne, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

JUMISO

Pore Purifying Salicylic Acid Foaming Cleanser

Face Cleanser ⸱ Korean

⸱ $18.00

cruelty-free face cleanser that contains aha, bha and exfoliants.

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 dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe