19 Best Face Cleansers, Tested & Reviewed

By A Mystery Man Writer

The Cut editors share their go-to cleansers from brands like Tatcha, Cetaphil, First Aid Beauty, and La Roche-Posay.
Reviewers with sensitive, reactive skin like to rejoice that they “have finally found the one” after trying Fresh’s soy face cleanser. The high price point was an issue for some, but many agree that a little goes a long way. The bulk of reviews note that even the most temperamental skin will take to it, like one person with reactive combination skin who says, “I have a loooooong list of ingredients I avoid and spend weeks reading reviews. This is a good, simple cleanser that won’t irritate or exacerbate any issues.” The light cucumber scent comes up a lot, too, with some considering it a form of aromatherapy. One reviewer calls it “divinity in a fresh tube” and compares it to a “cool summer breeze, gentle and never drying.”
Repeat purchases of this First Aid Beauty face cleanser are a common thread among Sephora reviewers, with some on their third or fourth tube, and others upgrading to the bulk size: “I have purchased the medium size three times now, so I decided to go ahead and get the jumbo.” Reviewers consistently mention how “extremely gentle, but effective” this cleanser is at removing dirt and oil, even those with a range of skin maladies, from acne and eczema, and including one reviewer who is “allergic to everything.” Others praise its unique “creamy texture that transforms into a luxurious foam with water.”