Face Cleansers

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Do you know what’s in your face cleanser? Some cleansers contain harsh chemicals that do serious damage to your skin in the long run. Choosing the right face cleanser means understanding what’s inside so you can have clear, clean and healthy skin.

Best For Face Cleansers

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Good Ingredients

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Unfavorable Ingredients

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OZNaturals Ocean Mineral Facial Cleanser

18/27 Best Ingredients
8/27 Good Ingredients
1/27 Unfavorable Ingredient
22/27 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
8
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
9
  • hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel)
    Witch Hazel. Heals the skin, promotes healthy skin functions
  • silk protein amino acid blend
    Silk Amino Acid. Skin-conditioning agent, helps re-build broken skin.
  • organic matricaria recutita (chamomile)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • organic althaea officinalis (marshmallow)
    Marshmallow Root. Anti-inflammatory, heals broken skin.
  • organic echinacea purpurea (echinacea)
    Echinacea. Skin-soothing, anti-irritating
  • organic calendula officinalis (calendula)
    Calendula Officinalis. Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
  • organic viola tricolor (violet)
    Violet. Used to treat skin conditions such as dermatitis as well as conditions related to allergic reactions.
  • wildcrafted stellaria media (chickweed)
    Chickweed. Extracts used to treat various skin conditions
  • organic sambucus nigra (elder flower)
    Elderberry. Skin-soothing properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • cucumis sativus (cucumber hydrosol)
    Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
4
  • methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
    Msm. Moisturizer
  • caprylic/capric triglyceride
    Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrogenated vegetable oil
    Vegetable Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil)
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • ocean minerals
    Ocean Minerals. Minerals
  • crithmum maritimum extract (sea fennel wax)
    Samphire. Sea fennel wax. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
1
  • deionized aqua (water)
    Aqua. Water
Unfavorable Ingredients
1

Baie Botanique Rose Renew Regenerating Face Wash

30/39 Best Ingredients
6/39 Good Ingredients
3/39 Unfavorable Ingredients
27/39 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
16
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
  • citrus aurantium (orange distillate water)
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • rubus idaeus (raspberry seed oil)
    Raspberry. Skin purification properties
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange peel tincture)
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • wildcrafted mahonia aquifolium (oregon grape)
    Oregon Grape. Used to treat psoriasis and other skin diseases
  • vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry)
    Blueberry Extract. Skin protecting and soothing properties.
  • melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil)
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
  • rosaeodora var amazonica (rosewood essential oil)
    Rosewood. Skin healing properties
  • organic centella asiatica (gotu kola)
    Centella Asiatica. Wide therapeutic actions. Recommended for the treatment of various skin conditions
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • wildcrafted taraxacum officinale (dandelion)
    Dandelion. Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
  • wildcrafted geranium maculatum (wild geranium)
    Wild Geranium. Antibacterial properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
    Msm. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • borago officinalis (borage oil)
    Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • cocamide mipa
    Cocamide Mipa. Coconut based emulsifier, thickener
  • hydroxyethyl cellulose
    Hydroxyethyl Cellulose. Emulsifying and thickening agent
  • carrageenan gum
    Carrageenan Gum. Thickening agent
  • ethyl hexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

Christina Moss Naturals Organic Facial Wash

8/10 Best Ingredients
2/10 Good Ingredients
0/10 Unfavorable Ingredients
8/10 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • potassium hydroxide (this is removed in the final product through the process of saponification)
    Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
  • citric acid
    Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • certified organic helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • certified organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) essential oil
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) flower extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • certified organic cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
  • certified organic butyrospermum parki (shea butter)
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.

Amara Organics Vitamin C Facial Cleanser

16/24 Best Ingredients
6/24 Good Ingredients
2/24 Unfavorable Ingredients
13/24 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
6
  • organic rosa rose hip oil
    Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
  • oregano oil
    Oregano. Antioxidant, antibacterial properties
  • organic horsetail plant extract
    Horsetail. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • orange peel tincture
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • (2s) 2 amino 5 guanidinopentanoic acid
    (2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid. Stimulates skin regeneration
  • tea tree oil
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • organic geranium extract
    Wild Geranium. Antibacterial properties
  • organic dandelion extract
    Dandelion. Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • msm
    Msm. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • borage oil
    Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.
Neutral Ingredients
4
  • deionized water
    Aqua. Water
  • cocamide mipa
    Cocamide Mipa. Coconut based emulsifier, thickener
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • ethyl hexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser

18/32 Best Ingredients
12/32 Good Ingredients
2/32 Unfavorable Ingredients
16/32 Natural Ingredients
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3,820+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
8
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • shea butteramidopropyl betaine
    Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine. Cleansing agent
  • sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
    Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • coco glucoside
    Coco-glucoside. Coconut derived surfactant, cleansing agent
  • tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
    Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. Chelating agent
  • trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
    Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower/leaf (organic chamomile) extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • salix alba (willow) bark extract
    Willow. Skin soothing properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • caprylhydroxamic acid
    N-hydroxyoctanamide. Antibacterial agent, anti-inflammatory agent.
  • rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
  • cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract
    Cucumber. Anti-inflamatory properties
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
6
  • glyceryl caprylate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • glyceryl oleate
    Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
  • hydrolyzed jojoba esters
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract
    Sugar Cane. Skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) water
    Coconut Water. Moisturizing properties
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Neutral Ingredients
5
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • sclerotium gum
    Sclerotium Gum. Thickening agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
  • hydroxyacetophenone
    Hydroxyacetophenone. Flavor ingredient
  • citrus grandis (pomelo grapefruit) seed oil
    Grapefruit. Fragrance ingredient. Inconsistent evidence for phototoxicity.
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

First Botany Dead Sea Mud Mask

5/11 Best Ingredients
6/11 Good Ingredients
0/11 Unfavorable Ingredients
10/11 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
3
  • dead sea mud
    Dead Sea Mud. Being rich in minerals, dead sea mud is claimed to possess anti-aging and moisturizing properties.
  • aloe vera juice
    Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • sunflower oil
    Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
  • calendula oil
    Calendula Officinalis. Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
3
  • shea butter
    Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
  • jojoba oil
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • hickory bark extract
    Hickory Bark Extract. Moisturizing and anti-bacterial properties
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • deionized water
    Aqua. Water
  • kaolin
    Kaolin. Absorbent agent
  • xanthan gum
    Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent

Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash

11/17 Best Ingredients
5/17 Good Ingredients
1/17 Unfavorable Ingredient
14/17 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
4
  • castile soap
    Castile Soap. Plant based soap, cleaning agent.
  • tall oil
    Tall Oil. Surfactant, cleansing agent.
  • potassium hydroxide
    Potassium Hydroxide. Cleansing agent, safe as used in cosmetics
  • citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel oil
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
6
  • eco harvest melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal) root extract
    Goldenseal. Herb with anti-inflammatory properties.
  • fucus vesiculosus extract (bladderwrack)
    Bladderwrack. A type of seaweed, used to treat burns, insect bites and other skin conditions.
  • chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • calendula officinalis flower oil
    Calendula Officinalis. Skin-healing and moisturizing properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • cocos nucifera (coconut) oil
    Coconut Oil. Skin-conditioning agent, moisturizing properties
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • hedychium coronarium root extract (awapuhi)
    Butterfly Ginger Root. Skin conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • water (aqua)
    Aqua. Water
  • cymbopogon martini oil (palmarosa)
    Palmarosa. Fragrance, skin-conditioning agent
  • callitris introtropica wood oil (blue cypress)
    Blue Cypress. Fragrance, masking agent
Unfavorable Ingredients
1

Foxbrim Coconut Milk & Honey Face Cleanser

12/20 Best Ingredients
5/20 Good Ingredients
3/20 Unfavorable Ingredients
12/20 Natural Ingredients
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830+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • ammonium lauryl sulfate
    Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate. Cleansing agent
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
  • (2s) 2 amino 5 guanidinopentanoic acid
    (2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid. Stimulates skin regeneration
  • prunus armeniaca (apricot kernel oil)
    Apricot Kernel Oil. Rich in vitamins. Used as an emollient with anti-inflammatory properties.
  • organic anthemis nobilis (chamomile)
    Chamomile. Anti-inflammatory properties. Rare cases of chamomile allergy exist.
  • mel (honey)
    Honey. Antibacterial properties. Heals broken skin.
  • carica papaya (papaya enzymes)
    Papaya. Anti-inflammatory properties, used to heal burns
  • organic resina propoli (propolis)
    Propolis. Heals damaged skin
  • royal jelly
    Royal Jelly. Moisturizing and skin healing properties
Protective Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
1
  • organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary)
    Rosemary. Antimicrobial, skin-conditioning agent
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil)
    Jojoba. Moisturizer
  • coconut milk
    Coconut Milk. Moisturizing properties
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • organic herbal infusion
    Organicherbal Infusion. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
2
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • ethylhexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
3

OZNaturals Vitamin C Facial Cleanser

12/20 Best Ingredients
6/20 Good Ingredients
2/20 Unfavorable Ingredients
9/20 Natural Ingredients
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450+ Reviews Details on Amazon.com
Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
Cleansing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
5
  • decyl glucoside
    Decyl Glucoside. Cleansing agent
  • cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
    Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Foaming agent, surfactant
  • disodium laureth sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
    Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate. Surfactant, cleansing agent
  • citrus aurantium dulcis (orange peel tincture)
    Orange. Fragrance, cleansing ingredient
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • (2s) 2 amino 5 guanidinopentanoic acid
    (2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid. Stimulates skin regeneration
  • melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil)
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Moisturizing Ingredients
1
  • methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
    Msm. Moisturizer
Conditioning Ingredients
2
  • organic herbal infusion
    Organicherbal Infusion. Skin-conditioning agent
  • borago officinalis (borage oil)
    Borage. Skin-conditioning agent.
Neutral Ingredients
3
  • cocamide mipa
    Cocamide Mipa. Coconut based emulsifier, thickener
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • ethyl hexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
2

Pure Body Naturals Age Defying Skin Clearing Serum

9/17 Best Ingredients
6/17 Good Ingredients
2/17 Unfavorable Ingredients
10/17 Natural Ingredients
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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
7
  • olive oil squalene
    Squalane. Squalene and squalane are highly effective natural emollients and anti-oxidants. They can be produced from shark liver or from olives.
  • organic rosa canina (rosehiip seed oil)
    Rose Hip. Antioxidative, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects
  • ylang ylang essential oil
    Ylang Ylang. Plant with anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties.
Healing Ingredients (Best For Face Cleansers)
2
  • (2s) 2 amino 5 guanidinopentanoic acid
    (2s)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid. Stimulates skin regeneration
  • melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree essential oil)
    Tea Tree Leaf Oil. Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Abrasive Ingredients
1
Moisturizing Ingredients
2
  • methylsulfonylmethane (msm)
    Msm. Moisturizer
  • niacinamide (vitamin b3)
    Vitamin B3. Moisturizes skin and improves skin appearance.
Conditioning Ingredients
1
  • organic herbal infusion
    Organicherbal Infusion. Skin-conditioning agent
Neutral Ingredients
2
  • carbomer
    Carbomer. Controls consistency
  • ethyl hexyl glycerin
    Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
Unfavorable Ingredients
2