The best sensitive-skin friendly cleansers

Gentle and effective
A skin care routine without a cleanser is like a sandwich without bread - it just doesn’t hit the same y’know? Not only does this vital step help to wash away makeup, dirt and impurities, the right cleanser will reveal the clarity of your complexion, buffing away dead skin cells and promoting cell renewal in the process.
There is a fine line though; excessive cleansing or stripping formulas can disrupt the balance of the skin’s natural microbiome, potentially compromising the lipid barrier, which can lead to excessive oil and sebum production, and even premature ageing.
That’s why we love sensitive-skin friendly formulas that purify skin without upsetting it in the process. These are the best sensitive-skin friendly cleansers:





In need of the kind of purification that goes beyond cleansing? Try these 7 purifying face masks for acne-prone skin.
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Briar was a Beauty Crew intern before she joined the crew full time in 2019 as a Beauty Assistant, and as a Junior Beauty Writer as of 2020. She is a self-professed skin care obsessive, always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, and can't go past a Fenty lipgloss.