Best cleansers for acne-prone skin

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Glycerin, aloe vera, and soothing extracts hydrate your skin and calm inflammation while gently clearing away the impurities that lead to breakouts.

1. 1
   CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorS$30.40

   Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while Niacinamide helps to manage your acne and blemishes, and Glycerin ensures your combination skin stays hydrated.

2. 2
   Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorS$30.00

   Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while providing exceptional hydration and soothing benefits for your combination skin, thanks to synergistic ingredients like aloe vera and glycerin.

3. 3
   MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 SuperiorS$41.57

   Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while its Lactic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract work synergistically to exfoliate pores and soothe inflammation, addressing your acne and blemishes.

4. 4
   Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser SuperiorS$52.13

   Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while the salicylic acid and probiotics work synergistically to combat acne and blemishes, making it ideal for your combination skin.

5. 5
   Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water HighS$26.55
6. 6
   Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser HighS$26.29
7. 7
   Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser HighS$58.07
8. 8
   iS Clinical Cleansing Complex HighS$68.81

More cleansers rated for acne-prone skin

• B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser Superior
• Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser SuperiorS$22.31
• Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser Superior
• Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser Superior
• COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser SuperiorS$18.49
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel SuperiorS$25.12
• PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser Superior
• Torriden DIVE IN Cleansing Foam Superior
• Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser SuperiorS$16.40
• First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser SuperiorS$52.94
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar Superior
• CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser SuperiorS$31.72

• Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser SuperiorS$18.34
• Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser SuperiorS$82.61
• Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Superior
• PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser SuperiorS$14.83
• Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Foam SuperiorS$12.83
• beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam SuperiorS$17.98
• Isntree Green Tea Fresh Cleanser SuperiorS$25.77
• cocokind AHA Jelly Cleanser Superior
• Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam Superior
• Colorescience Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser Superior
• Rovectin Conditioning Cleanser SuperiorS$30.60
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam HighS$24.48
• Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip HighS$20.15
• Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$11.56
• e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser High
• ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel HighS$16.95
• Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam High
• Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel High
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam HighS$14.13
• Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser High
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser HighS$24.58
• SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel HighS$86.78
• SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser High
• e.l.f. Pure Skin Cleanser High
• Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser HighS$25.81
• d'Alba Deep Clean Foam Cleanser High
• Elizavecca Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam HighS$22.44
• La Roche-Posay MELA B3 Facial Gel Cleanser High
• KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser High
• Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser High
• NATURIUM Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% High
• Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam HighS$13.73
• Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$15.41
• Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant High
• Etude House SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.73
• Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser High
• Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash HighS$57.34
• MISSHA Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser HighS$13.39
• ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$20.55
• Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker High
• facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser High
• Erborian Centella Cleansing Gel HighS$36.51
• ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.73
• Etude House Soon Jung Centella 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.73
• MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam High
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser High
• Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam HighS$28.00
• Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser HighS$27.80
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser HighS$37.30
• Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser High
• Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash HighS$23.48
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser High
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser HighS$26.64
• PCA SKIN Facial Wash HighS$64.60
• Walgreens Foaming Facial Cleanser High
• The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser High
• mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam HighS$17.34
• Some By Mi Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser HighS$31.29
• Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser High
• Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser High
• HYDRINITY Prelude Facial Treatment Cleanser High
• Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam HighS$32.98
• COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser HighS$14.17
• ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser HighS$15.46
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser High
• The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser High
• Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam High
• Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser HighS$44.21
• Trader Joe's Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser High
• NATURIUM Vitamin C Complex Cleanser High
• REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel High
• ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser HighS$15.41
• Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser HighS$29.93
• MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalon Foaming Cleanser High
• Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser HighS$25.74
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel HighS$15.28
• Yepoda The Bubble Double High
• Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser HighS$54.93
• Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser High
• Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser HighS$41.96
• Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel HighS$42.48
• ATOPALM Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam HighS$26.88
• make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam HighS$35.33
• CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser HighS$28.59
• Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel HighS$27.51
• Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser HighS$28.93
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée High
• Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam HighS$17.25
• Cetaphil Daily Exfoliating Cleanser HighS$34.17
• Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser HighS$59.33
• ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Cleanser High
• Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser High
• Etude Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.84
• RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER High
• Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser HighS$52.37
• Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser High
• Abib Acne Foam Cleanser HighS$34.04
• CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser HighS$31.72
• BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser High
• Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser HighS$53.04
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash High
• Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf HighS$34.04
• SkinSmart Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser HighS$62.39
• Abib Deep Clean Foam Cleanser High
• Eve Lom Foaming Cream Cleanser High
• m-61 Power Cleanse High
• Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel High
• Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser High
• Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser HighS$16.18
• Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash High
• KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser High
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser High
• Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser High
• Sebamed Facial Cleanser High
• SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser High
• Vivant Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash High
• Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Enzyme Cleansing Foam High
• Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel High
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$12.84
• Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser HighS$29.01
• innisfree Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam High
• Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel High
• celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser HighS$22.60
• Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser HighS$14.96
• Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser High
• HydroPeptide Cleansing Gel High
• COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser HighS$15.41
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel HighS$16.18
• Lagom Cellup Gel To Water Cleanser HighS$29.31
• Derma E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser High
• Derma E Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser High
• Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser HighS$64.46
• Fresh Kombucha Cleansing Treatment High
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam HighS$14.13
• Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel High
• Tatcha The Rice Wash High
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Foaming Gel High
• Cetaphil PRO DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash HighS$50.61
• Lumin Charcoal Face Wash High
• Anua Heartleaf Low PH Deep Cleansing Water HighS$40.45
• CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser HighS$24.98
• CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser HighS$28.59
• d'Alba White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser High
• Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser HighS$42.00
• Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash High
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar HighS$33.95
• Skin Script Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser High
• Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanse Hydration High
• Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse Average
• LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam AverageS$45.64
• Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild Average
• SKIN1004 Centella Pore Minimizing Deep Cleansing Foam Average
• ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser Average
• Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash Average
• Rodial Bee Venom Cleansing Balm AverageS$85.66
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser AverageS$25.06
• Anua Heartleaf + BHA Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Average
• Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser Average
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser Average
• The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser Average
• OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Juice Daily Cleanser Average
• Banila Co Clean It Zero Purifying Foam Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser AverageS$29.66
• CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser Average
• make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk AverageS$43.55
• The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Average
• Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser Average
• Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser Average
• Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser AverageS$38.83
• Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser Average
• Kate Somerville Cold Cream Average
• Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Foaming Cleanser Average
• Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam AverageS$17.71
• Eucerin DermoPurifyer Cleansing Gel AverageS$36.14
• BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser Average
• Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam AverageS$54.05
• CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser AverageS$25.06
• Rhode Pineapple Refresh Average
• KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser AverageS$38.75
• SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Average
• Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam AverageS$52.06
• La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser Average
• DRMTLGY Essential Cleanser Average
• OSEA Ocean Cleanser AverageS$70.73
• SHANI DARDEN Cleansing Serum Average
• NIVEA MEN Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash Average
• Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser Average
• Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser Average
• Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion AverageS$63.11
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser Average
• Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant AverageS$38.04
• Medicube Red Foam Cleanser AverageS$47.21
• Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser Average
• Thayers Hydrating Milky Cleanser AverageS$26.46
• Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser Average
• Murad Essential-C Cleanser Average
• Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser Average
• Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser Average
• The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash AverageS$36.14
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost cleanser AverageS$24.58
• Avène Milk Cleanser Average
• KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser Average
• Alo Enzyme Facial Cleanser Average
• Elemis Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter Average
• Cetaphil Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser AverageS$27.03
• K-SECRET SEOUl 1988 Cleansing Foam AverageS$28.24
• Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel AverageS$17.96
• Curology Gentle Cleanser Average
• Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser Average
• Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser AverageS$104.56
• Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser Average
• SkinMedica Facial Cleanser Average
• iUnik Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam AverageS$25.36
• Simple Refreshing Facial Wash AverageS$19.51
• Senka Perfect Whip AverageS$18.03
• Elemis Superfood Facial Wash Average
• Bulldog Original Face Wash Average
• Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser Average
• Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser Average
• ZEROID Foaming Cleanser AverageS$44.98
• Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$28.91
• La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ AverageS$39.90
• Prequel GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY Average
• Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash Average
• Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser Average
• Paula's Choice Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser Average
• Keys Soulcare Golden Cleanser Average
• La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE PURIFYING FOAMING CLEANSER Average
• CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser AverageS$26.77
• Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser AverageS$57.34
• Curél Foaming Facial Wash AverageS$31.89
• Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$39.39
• Clarins Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser Average
• Murad Clarifying Cleanser Average
• Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser AverageS$109.53
• Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel AverageS$35.85
• Prequel GLEANSER Average
• Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser Average
• THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser AverageS$28.45
• La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Average
• Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser Average
• SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Foam Average
• Neutrogena Oil Balancing Facial Wash Average
• Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel Average
• La Mer The Cleansing Foam AverageS$224.32
• Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser Average
• Chantecaille Rice & Geranium Foaming Cleanser Average
• Proactiv Renewing Cleanser AverageS$34.99
• Dermalogica ultracalming™ cleanser Average
• Anua Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$17.98
• GLAMFOX Rice Niacinamide Foam Cleanser Average
• cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar AverageS$26.50
• Skinbetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser Average
• Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser Average
• ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash AverageS$27.89
• ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Milk AverageS$22.92
• Illiyoon Ceramide Derma Amino Cleansing Foam Average
• KORA ORGANICS Gentle Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash AverageS$22.79
• Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser Average
• SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser Average
• Shiseido Extra Rich Cleansing Milk Average
• doTERRA Facial Cleanser Average
• Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash AverageS$26.93
• Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser Average
• Paula's Choice CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser Average
• The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam AverageS$25.08
• Garnier Express Aclara Average
• Neutrogena deep clean AverageS$16.43
• Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser Average
• Olay Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Oil Control AverageS$28.93
• Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser Average
• Differin Daily Deep Cleanser Average
• EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser Average
• Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser AverageS$48.19
• innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam AverageS$14.13
• GATSBY FACIAL WASH Average
• Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser Average
• Curél Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Facial Wash AverageS$31.89
• PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Average
• La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE AverageS$43.56
• SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel Average
• Garnier Vitamin C Face Wash AverageS$14.45
• Eucerin DERMO PURE Average
• Thayers Blemish Clearing Cleanser Average
• Meaningful Beauty Skin Softening Cleanser Average
• Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser AverageS$52.52
• Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash Average
• Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser Average
• Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser Average
• Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Average
• Dove White Beauty Bar Average
• Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser Average
• Uriage Cleansing Cream AverageS$25.97
• Mustela Baby Cleansing Water Average
• La Roche-Posay Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash Average
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Iso-Biome Soothing Cleansing Cream Low
• Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream Low
• COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser LowS$14.38
• Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser LowS$32.54
• Versed Hydrating Cream Cleanser Low
• The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser LowS$27.46
• Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01 Low
• CHANEL La Mousse Low
• Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Low
• La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR LowS$30.88
• Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser LowS$17.36
• Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream LowS$12.44
• Eve Lom Cleanser LowS$119.36
• Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser LowS$31.26
• darrow Actine Low
• Dieux Skin Low
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel LowS$36.00
• Clinique all about clean Low
• Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam Low
• Olay Cleansing Melts Low
• AMBI Cocoa Butter Cleansing Bar Low
• Paula's Choice Softening Cream Cleanser Low
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser CautionS$30.49
• Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser Caution
• Uriage Cleansing Oil CautionS$36.14
• Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream Caution
• Eucerin Cleansing Gel CautionS$21.51
• Lancôme Crème Radiance Warning
• Shiseido Future Solution LX Extra Rich Cleansing Foam WarningS$47.22
• Esfolio Collagen Cleansing Foam Warning

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.