The Best Face Cleansers Under $20 — For All Skin Types
Picking the best face cleanser for your skin type is a key part of nailing down the right beauty regimen. Face wash works to remove dirt and excess oils that slowly build up on your face throughout the day, while also scrubbing off stubborn makeup and sunscreen.
No matter if you're looking for a cleaner to curb breakouts, hydrate your skin or gently remove waterproof mascara, beauty aisles are packed with affordable cleansers for every skin type (and need). Here are 10 cleanser options that all ring in under $20. You're welcome.
Best Face Cleansers Under $20
Bioré
This cleanser uses the power of baking soda to gently banish breakouts.
Baking Soda Acne Cleansing Foam, $11, well.ca
Niu Body
This all-natural cleansing oil contains coconut, ylang ylang and rose geranium oils to soothe your skin while reducing bacteria and inflammation, making it perfect for both oily skin, dry skin and everything in between.
Ylang Ylang & Rose Cleansing Oil for Combination Skin, $18, niubody.com
Burt’s Bees
Containing micellar water to swipe away makeup and Australian white cypress oil for a skin nourishing kick, these wipes take it all off without water.
Micellar Cleansing Towelettes, $10, amazon.ca
CeraVe
Work this cleanser into a gentle lather and let the formula’s niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and ceramides work their moisturizing magic.
Foaming Facial Cleanser, $13, londondrugs.com
Garnier
Made with 96 percent naturally derived ingredients, this cleansing milk soothes skin while cleansing, so your face won’t be left feeling tight and irritated post-wash.
SkinActive Soothing Cleansing Milk with Rose Water, $9, walmart.ca
Simple
Sensitive skins will love this micellar water’s gentle yet effective formula as it helps boost skin’s hydration by 90% thanks to vitamins B3 and C.
Kind to Skin Micellar Cleansing Water, $10, well.ca
L’Oréal Paris
Formulated with a blend of three clays and charcoal, this cleanser claims to pull impurities out of your pores for a clean, fresh finish.
Pure Clay Cleanser Detox & Brighten, $10, amazon.ca
Marcelle
This lightweight foam gently cleanses while providing an anti-adhesion effect on the skin to protect against pollution.
City Anti-Pollution Micellar Foaming Cleanser, $15, beautyBOUTIQUE.ca
The Body Shop
This zit-zapping face wash enlists organic community trade tea tree oil to purify the skin and reduce shine. Lather up for a cool, refreshing cleanse.
Tea Tree Oil Skin Clearing Facial Wash, $20, thebodyshop.com
Sephora Collection
Combining two cleansing powerhouses — micellar water and oil — makes this face wash a must-try. Marula oil nourishes the skin while micellar water breaks down dirt and makeup. Just apply and wipe away — no rinsing necessary.
Waterproof Triple Action Cleansing Water + Oil, $18, sephora.com
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