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Your Guide to Choosing the Right Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Not all cleansers are created equal
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For Dry Skin: Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil, $48
When you have dry skin, you also have to be careful of over-washing your face. This cleansing oil serves as both makeup remover and cleanser, so you only have to wash your face once. Its main ingredient, camellia oil, is known in Japan for its nourishing properties, such as oleic acid and vitamins A, B, D and E.

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For Combination Skin: Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash, $23.50
When you have an oily T-zone and deal with dry patches on the rest of your face, it can be a struggle to find a cleanser that won't aggravate the dry parts yet still cleans that excess oil and sebum. This foaming cleanser is designed to address both oiliness and dryness in your skin. And get this: it's formulated with tourmaline, a crystal that is known for its anti-aging properties and helps bring balance to the skin.

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For Combination Skin: Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, $18
Have you tried a jelly cleanser yet? They've got the best texture, plus they have the cleansing power of a foaming wash and the soothing, nourishing nature of a cream cleanser. This popular jelly cleanser is formulated with five skin conditioners, so it's sure to keep your combination skin happy. It is also gentle enough for your eye area as it has a formula similar to contact lens solution.

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For Combination Skin: Shiseido Perfect Cleansing Oil, $33
Those with combination skin types also tend to be sensitive. Unlike other cleansing oils, this one has a lightweight formula that won't irritate your skin. It works to immediately remove all stubborn makeup and dirt, leaving your skin clean and moisturized.

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For Oily Skin: Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser, $11
For oily skin types, using a gel cleanser is a great way to cleanse skin without leaving it too dry. Remember, even if your skin is oily, drying it out can actually increase oil production. This K-beauty cult favorite from Cosrx is designed to clean your face gently with its combination of botanical ingredients and mild acids. Its formula is also low pH, so it won't disrupt the skin's natural moisture barrier.

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BY KAREN FRONDOZO | OCT 10, 2018 | SHARES
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