"This is a gentle cleanser that's great for someone with dry, irritated skin," says board-certified dermatologist Dr. William Kwan. "It contains thermal spring water which is anti-inflammatory. This product also contains Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant and can help with UV exposure."
"This Neutrogena cleanser has glycerin inside which is ultra hydrating," says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman. "Use it with cotton pledgets. Don't use fingers to wash face because there is usually bacteria under nails."
"The Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser has been a longtime staple in my practice recommendations as the formulation is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin types, yet effective in removing impurities without irritating the skin," says Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Dermatology.
"One of my favorite acne fighting cleansers is the Differin Daily Deep Cleanser which is a micronized 5% benzoyl peroxide cleanser," says Dr. Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, board-certified NYC dermatologist and clinical instructor at NYU Langone and Mount Sinai Hospital. "Many drugstore benzoyl peroxide-based cleansers are drying and irritating to the skin, however, this cleanser has a dual-action micronized formula that penetrates the pores to absorb the excess oil while releasing a gentle moisturizing that doesn't clog pores or dry the skin."
"This cleanser uses naturally derived surfactants (oat and coconut) to cleanse skin without over-drying," says Dr. David Shafer, double board-certified NYC plastic surgeon. "Additionally, aloe and chamomile are very soothing and sage is both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory."
