Best cleansers for oily acne-prone skin

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Glycerin, Panthenol, and Niacinamide provide lightweight hydration while helping to calm breakouts and manage excess oil.

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   CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser SuperiorS$30.40

   Why we picked it. This product effectively cleanses your skin from impurities, and thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide, it helps manage oiliness and improve skin texture, making it a great choice for your oily skin.

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   iS Clinical Cleansing Complex SuperiorS$68.81

   Why we picked it. This product effectively cleans your skin from impurities and helps manage oiliness with ingredients like Willow Bark Extract, while also promoting clarity through its blend of beneficial extracts.

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   MEDI-PEEL Extra Super 9 SuperiorS$41.57

   Why we picked it. This product cleans your skin from impurities while leveraging Lactic Acid and Citric Acid to help manage oiliness and breakouts, promoting a clearer complexion.

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   Eminence Organic Skin Care Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser SuperiorS$52.13

   Why we picked it. This product will cleanse your skin from impurities, and thanks to ingredients like Salicylic Acid and Yogurt, it will effectively balance oil production and clarify your complexion, making it ideal for your oily skin.

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   Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser SuperiorS$26.29
6. 6
   Etude Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser SuperiorS$30.84
7. 7
   Fresh Soy Face Cleanser SuperiorS$30.00
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   ETUDE Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser SuperiorS$30.73

More cleansers rated for oily acne-prone skin

• Paula's Choice CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser Superior
• Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser Superior
• Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser Superior
• CeraVe Blemish Control Cleanser SuperiorS$31.72
• Innisfree Bija Trouble Facial Foam SuperiorS$13.73
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel SuperiorS$25.12
• Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser Superior
• Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel Superior
• ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel SuperiorS$16.95
• Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash Superior
• PURITO From Green Deep Foaming Cleanser SuperiorS$14.83
• Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Low pH Gel Cleanser SuperiorS$18.34

• beplain Mung Bean pH-Balanced Cleansing Foam SuperiorS$17.98
• Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser Superior
• Kiehl's Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash SuperiorS$57.34
• Isntree Green Tea Fresh Cleanser SuperiorS$25.77
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser Superior
• SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser Superior
• B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser Superior
• Colorescience Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser Superior
• Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam Superior
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam SuperiorS$24.48
• First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser SuperiorS$52.94
• Revision Skincare Papaya Enzyme Cleanser SuperiorS$54.93
• Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Superior
• ZO Skin Health Exfoliating Cleanser Superior
• PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser Superior
• COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser HighS$14.17
• Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser HighS$28.93
• Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser High
• celimax Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser HighS$22.60
• Yepoda The Bubble Double High
• Pyunkang Yul Low pH Cleansing Water HighS$26.55
• Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser HighS$16.40
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser Bar High
• d'Alba Deep Clean Foam Cleanser High
• Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel High
• MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam High
• Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel HighS$27.51
• Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Foam HighS$17.71
• Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser HighS$59.33
• PCA SKIN Facial Wash HighS$64.60
• cocokind AHA Jelly Cleanser High
• Sebamed Facial Cleanser High
• Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam HighS$32.98
• Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$15.41
• mixsoon Centella Cleansing Foam HighS$17.34
• Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker High
• Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser High
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser HighS$26.64
• Trader Joe's Nourish All-in-One Facial Cleanser High
• e.l.f. Pure Skin Cleanser High
• Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam High
• NATURIUM Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% High
• Etude House Soon Jung Centella 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.73
• CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser HighS$28.59
• The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser High
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam HighS$14.13
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser HighS$24.58
• Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Brightening All-In-One Cleanser HighS$27.80
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel HighS$16.18
• SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel HighS$86.78
• Image Skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser High
• Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser HighS$25.81
• Elizavecca Milky Piggy Elastic Pore Cleansing Foam HighS$22.44
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam HighS$14.13
• Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$11.56
• Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam HighS$28.00
• Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf HighS$34.04
• Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam HighS$17.25
• Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser HighS$44.21
• Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser High
• SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser High
• SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel High
• COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser HighS$18.49
• Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser HighS$22.31
• Some By Mi Bye Bye Blackhead Bubble Cleanser HighS$31.29
• SKIN1004 Centella Pore Minimizing Deep Cleansing Foam High
• La Roche-Posay MELA B3 Facial Gel Cleanser High
• Cetaphil Daily Exfoliating Cleanser HighS$34.17
• Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser HighS$41.96
• RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER High
• Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$12.83
• Rovectin Conditioning Cleanser HighS$30.60
• ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleanser HighS$15.41
• Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip HighS$20.15
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser High
• MISSHA Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser HighS$13.39
• Walgreens Foaming Facial Cleanser High
• Abib Acne Foam Cleanser HighS$34.04
• Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser HighS$58.07
• Etude House SoonJung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser HighS$30.73
• Bioderma Sébium Gel moussant HighS$38.04
• Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser HighS$82.61
• The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash HighS$36.14
• Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser HighS$29.93
• CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser HighS$28.59
• Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser HighS$25.74
• CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser HighS$31.72
• Eucerin DermoPurifyer Cleansing Gel HighS$36.14
• Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser HighS$64.46
• m-61 Power Cleanse High
• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$12.84
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash High
• LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam HighS$45.64
• Dear, Klairs Rich Moist Foaming Cleanser HighS$16.18
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Foaming Gel High
• Abib Deep Clean Foam Cleanser High
• Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser High
• Derma E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser High
• Vivant Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash High
• Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel HighS$42.48
• Torriden DIVE IN Cleansing Foam High
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser High
• COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser HighS$15.41
• ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$20.55
• Erborian Centella Cleansing Gel HighS$36.51
• Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash High
• OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Juice Daily Cleanser High
• SkinSmart Antimicrobial Facial Cleanser HighS$62.39
• Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash High
• Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser HighS$42.00
• SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser High
• make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam HighS$35.33
• ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Cleanser HighS$15.46
• Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser High
• Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser HighS$53.04
• CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser High
• The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser High
• Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser High
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser HighS$37.30
• Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash High
• Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash HighS$23.48
• Neutrogena Oil Balancing Facial Wash High
• Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser High
• NATURIUM Vitamin C Complex Cleanser High
• HYDRINITY Prelude Facial Treatment Cleanser High
• Banila Co Clean It Zero Purifying Foam Cleanser High
• Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant High
• BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser High
• Medicube Red Foam Cleanser HighS$47.21
• BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser High
• The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser High
• Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser HighS$14.96
• Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser High
• CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser HighS$25.06
• Senka Perfect Whip HighS$18.03
• Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser HighS$38.83
• Lumin Charcoal Face Wash High
• Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Foaming Cleanser High
• La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser High
• Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel High
• Estée Lauder Advanced Night Cleansing Gelée High
• e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser High
• KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser High
• Thayers Hydrating Milky Cleanser HighS$26.46
• Thayers pH Balancing Daily Cleanser High
• Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam HighS$52.06
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Energising Marine Cleanser High
• Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel High
• DRMTLGY Essential Cleanser High
• Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel HighS$35.85
• Derma E Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser High
• Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser High
• ATOPALM Real Barrier Cream Cleansing Foam HighS$26.88
• Anua Heartleaf + BHA Pore Deep Cleansing Foam Average
• Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel AverageS$15.28
• PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash Average
• innisfree Green Tea Amino Acid Cleansing Foam Average
• Murad Clarifying Cleanser Average
• Eve Lom Foaming Cream Cleanser Average
• Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel Average
• Banila Co Clean It Zero Foam Cleanse Hydration Average
• MISSHA Super Aqua Ultra Hyalon Foaming Cleanser Average
• Tatcha The Rice Wash Average
• Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser AverageS$29.01
• The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Average
• Lagom Cellup Gel To Water Cleanser AverageS$29.31
• Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser AverageS$52.37
• HydroPeptide Cleansing Gel Average
• Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Meltaway Cleanser AverageS$48.19
• ATOPALM Facial Foam Wash AverageS$27.89
• REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel Average
• Anua Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$17.98
• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser Average
• Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser Average
• Skin Script Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser Average
• Summer Fridays Super Amino Gel Cleanser Average
• Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser Average
• Kate Somerville Cold Cream Average
• d'Alba White Truffle Return Oil Cream Cleanser Average
• Tatcha The Matcha Cleanse Average
• Shiseido Clarifying Cleansing Foam AverageS$54.05
• ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil PRO DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash AverageS$50.61
• La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser Average
• Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser Average
• Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Enzyme Cleansing Foam Average
• innisfree Volcanic Pore BHA Cleansing Foam AverageS$14.13
• Huxley Secret of Sahara Cleansing Foam Average
• make p:rem Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Milk AverageS$43.55
• KORRES Foaming Cream Cleanser Average
• Curology Gentle Cleanser Average
• SHANI DARDEN Cleansing Serum Average
• Paula's Choice Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser Average
• doTERRA Facial Cleanser Average
• Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser AverageS$57.34
• Murad Essential-C Cleanser Average
• Versed Hydrating Cream Cleanser Average
• Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser Average
• Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser Average
• Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser Average
• Proactiv Renewing Cleanser AverageS$34.99
• Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser Average
• Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel Average
• Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$39.39
• Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser Average
• Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser Average
• Rodial Bee Venom Cleansing Balm AverageS$85.66
• Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser AverageS$104.56
• Elemis Superfood Glow Cleansing Butter Average
• Differin Daily Deep Cleanser Average
• Fresh Kombucha Cleansing Treatment Average
• Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel AverageS$17.96
• Chantecaille Rice & Geranium Foaming Cleanser Average
• K-SECRET SEOUl 1988 Cleansing Foam AverageS$28.24
• Garnier Vitamin C Face Wash AverageS$14.45
• SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser Foam Average
• Thayers Blemish Clearing Cleanser Average
• Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser AverageS$109.53
• Image Skincare Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser Average
• OSEA Ocean Cleanser AverageS$70.73
• NIVEA MEN Maximum Hydration Moisturizing Face Wash Average
• Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser Average
• iUnik Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam AverageS$25.36
• facefacts Hydrating Gentle Cleanser Average
• Rhode Pineapple Refresh Average
• Paula's Choice CALM Ultra-Gentle Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser Average
• Eucerin DERMO PURE Average
• Skinbetter Science Refining Foam Cleanser Average
• Garnier Express Aclara Average
• Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser Average
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion AverageS$63.11
• CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser AverageS$24.98
• Neutrogena deep clean AverageS$16.43
• Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser Average
• cocokind Oil to Milk Cleanser Average
• Avène Milk Cleanser Average
• KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser Average
• Alo Enzyme Facial Cleanser Average
• Simple Refreshing Facial Wash AverageS$19.51
• Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Mild Average
• Bulldog Original Face Wash Average
• Keys Soulcare Golden Cleanser Average
• Prequel GLEANSER Average
• SkinMedica Facial Cleanser Average
• KORA ORGANICS Gentle Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser AverageS$29.66
• Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser Average
• GLAMFOX Rice Niacinamide Foam Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Oil Control AverageS$28.93
• ZEROID Foaming Cleanser AverageS$44.98
• COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser AverageS$14.38
• Principia Gel de Limpeza GL-01 Average
• Caudalie Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser Average
• Dior La Mousse OFF/ON Foaming Cleanser Average
• Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser Average
• Cetaphil Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser AverageS$27.03
• Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser Average
• La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE PURIFYING FOAMING CLEANSER Average
• KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser AverageS$38.75
• Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser Average
• Dermalogica ultracalming™ cleanser Average
• ma:nyo Pure Cleansing Milk AverageS$22.92
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser AverageS$25.06
• The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser AverageS$27.46
• Prequel GLEANSER NON-DRYING GLYCERIN CLEANSER FOR FACE AND BODY Average
• Olay Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser Average
• Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser Average
• SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser Average
• Elemis Superfood Facial Wash Average
• CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar AverageS$33.95
• Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser Average
• EltaMD Foaming Facial Cleanser Average
• CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser AverageS$26.77
• THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser AverageS$28.45
• Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash AverageS$26.93
• darrow Actine Average
• Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser Average
• GATSBY FACIAL WASH Average
• Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash Average
• The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam AverageS$25.08
• Clarins Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser Average
• Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser AverageS$52.52
• Perricone MD Nutritive Cleanser Average
• La Mer The Cleansing Foam AverageS$224.32
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Iso-Biome Soothing Cleansing Cream Average
• Meaningful Beauty Skin Softening Cleanser Average
• Curél Foaming Facial Wash AverageS$31.89
• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash AverageS$22.79
• La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ AverageS$39.90
• Mustela Baby Cleansing Water Average
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel AverageS$36.00
• La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE AverageS$43.56
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost cleanser AverageS$24.58
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Cleanser AverageS$30.49
• Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream Average
• Anua Heartleaf Low PH Deep Cleansing Water AverageS$40.45
• Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser AverageS$28.91
• Arencia Fresh Green Cleanser AverageS$32.54
• Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream AverageS$12.44
• Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar AverageS$26.50
• Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Average
• Uriage Cleansing Cream LowS$25.97
• La Roche-Posay EFFACLAR LowS$30.88
• CHANEL La Mousse Low
• Curél Curel Intensive Moisture Care Foaming Facial Wash LowS$31.89
• Dove White Beauty Bar Low
• Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser LowS$31.26
• Shiseido Extra Rich Cleansing Milk Low
• Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser LowS$17.36
• Illiyoon Ceramide Derma Amino Cleansing Foam Low
• Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant Low
• La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Low
• Clinique all about clean Low
• La Roche-Posay Gentle Foaming Moisturizing Wash Low
• Eve Lom Cleanser LowS$119.36
• Formula 10.0.6 So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser Low
• Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam Low
• AMBI Cocoa Butter Cleansing Bar Low
• Noxzema Classic Clean Moisturizing Cleansing Cream Caution
• Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser Caution
• Clean & Clear deep action cream cleanser Caution
• Dieux Skin Caution
• Eucerin Cleansing Gel CautionS$21.51
• Uriage Cleansing Oil CautionS$36.14
• Olay Cleansing Melts Caution
• Estée Lauder Soft Clean Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser Caution
• Paula's Choice Softening Cream Cleanser Caution
• 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.