6 cleansers that support mature skin as it evolves
Nourishing and strengthening skin purifiers
A good skin care routine is made or broken by the cleanser you use.
This is especially true if you have mature skin, which tends to be more sensitive than younger skin, as because of this, the wrong ingredients can weaken the skin's barrier, sensitise the skin or even speed up the ageing process.
The solution? A cleanser that's made to strengthen and reinforce the collagen stores, moisture levels and barrier function of mature age skin.
Gentle and replenishing cream or oil-based cleansers are best, while exfoliating, anti-acne or fragranced formulas may be too harsh. Keep reading for BEAUTYcrew's top recommendations in the category...
2024's Top 3 Best Cleansers For Mature Skin
SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser, $84, Adore Beauty
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser, $26.36, Adore Beauty
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser, $42.40, Adore Beauty
SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser
from $84 at Adore Beauty
This gentle cleanser contains SK-II's signature concentrated pitera complex and mild treatment essence, which helps it leave the skin hydrated well after you've finished cleansing. Pitera contains micro-nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids, which help to bolster the skin's natural processes such as collagen production, moisture retention and optimal barrier function. As a result, with continued use, one can expect to see an improvement in skin firmness and the appearance of wrinkles, plus a smoother and brighter complexion.
Key features:
Contains SK-II's signature pitera complex
Boosts hydration
Supports skin's natural functions
Firms skin
Minimises the appearance of wrinkles
Smooths skin
Enhances radiance
Available at:
- usually $105 now $84 from Adore Beauty
- $105 from Sephora
- $105 from David Jones
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser
from $26.36 at Adore Beauty
This sensitive skin-friendly cleanser has a milky texture and a glycerin-enriched formula that aims to be gentle and hydrating on skin, while still effectively purifying the complexion. The fragrance-free cleanser also contains calming and redness-reducing thermal spring water to help soothe irritated skin.
Key features:
Sensitive skin friendly
Enriched with glycerin and thermal spring water
Hydrating
Calming
Reduces redness
Fragrance-free
Available at:
- $22.99 from Chemist Warehouse
- usually $26.36 at Adore Beauty
- $29.99 from Priceline
IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser
from $42.40 at Adore Beauty
Formulated for all skin types (including sensitive skin), this gentle cleanser melts away waterproof makeup, dirt and oil without disrupting the skin's moisture barrier. It contains a hydrating serum blend of hyaluronic acid, collagen, colloidal oatmeal and ceramides, which helps to hydrate, nourish and soften the skin too.
Key features:
Gentle on skin
Effectively cleanses skin
Removes waterproof makeup, dirt and oil
Contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, colloidal oatmeal and ceramides
Available at:
- usually $53 now $42.40 from Adore Beauty
- $56 from Sephora
- $53.46 from Cult Beauty
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam
from $42.40 at Adore Beauty
Although this is a foaming cleanser, it's not harsh on skin, because it contains hydrating cleansing components that create a foamy lather without drying out the skin. Plus, it contains a slew of skin softening nutrient-rich botanicals such as citrus peel and chestnut shell extract, which help to boost the skin's natural renewal process.
Key features:
Hydrating cleansing components that don't dry out skin
Contains nutrient-rich botanicals
Enhances skin's natural renewal process
Available at:
- usually $53 now $42.40 from Adore Beauty
- $53 from Sephora
- usually $50 now $36.50 from Lila Beauty
Elemis Superfood Facial Wash
from $29 at ASOS
Elemis has packed a smoothie's worth of superfood ingredients into this vitamin-rich gel cleanser such as broccoli, avocado and kale. All of these healthy picks work together to balance skin and leave you with a glowing complexion.
Key features:
Contains superfood blend of broccoli, avocado and kale
Rich in vitamins
Balances skin
Promotes a glowing complexion
Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser
from $25.69 at Chemist Warehouse
Intended to support sensitive skin by strengthening the natural hydrolipidic barrier and minimising irritation, this milky cream cleanser has been formulated with mild and gentle ingredients.
Key features:
Minimises the risk of irritation
Non-comedogenic
Paraben free
Supports the hydrolipidic barrier
Available at:
- $25.69 from Chemist Warehouse
- usually $36.99 now $29.59 from Adore Beauty
- $35.99 from Oz Hair & Beauty
After more gentle options? Try one of these 10 soothing face washes suitable for sensitive skin.
Main image credit: @pamelaanderson
Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
