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Best cleansers for dry sensitive skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good cleanser for dry sensitive skin

Cleansers with ceramides and glycerin help hydrate dry sensitive skin and protect its barrier. Gentle washing steps with amino acids and panthenol remove impurities while keeping redness and tightness calm.

The Journal of Dermatology, 2015

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid provide deep hydration and repair the skin barrier to relieve dryness and soothe irritation.

  1. 1
    CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$20.19

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities while providing exceptional hydration and barrier support, thanks to ingredients like Glycerin and Ceramides, which are particularly beneficial for your dry skin.

  2. 2
    La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash SuperiorAmazonCA$27.00

    Why we picked it. This product will gently cleanse your skin from impurities while providing exceptional hydration and barrier support for your dry skin, thanks to ingredients like Glycerin and Ceramide Np.

  3. 3
    La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$30.56

    Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities while the prebiotic thermal water and ceramides work to deeply hydrate and support your dry skin barrier.

  4. 4
    ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$25.96

    Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while providing exceptional hydration and soothing benefits, thanks to ingredients like Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract, making it ideal for your dry and sensitive skin.

  5. 5
    Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$44.95
  6. 6
    MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam SuperiorAmazonCA$17.34
  7. 7
    B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$22.95
  8. 8
    COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser SuperiorAmazonCA$36.96
  9. 9
    Curél Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Facial Wash SuperiorAmazonCA$37.50
  10. 10
    Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser HighAmazonCA$107.00
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    d'Alba White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser HighAmazonCA$26.99
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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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