- Formula consistency: gel
- Ingredients worth noting: niacinamide, ceramides
- Non-comedogenic | Fragrance-free | Oil-free | Comes in two sizes: 6.76 and 13.52 fl oz
3. RoC Barrier Renew Gel to Foam Cleanser
“This cleanser is a great option for people who are oily, but it’s gentle enough for those with sensitivity,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF. Ceramides and glycerin (a humectant that draws water into the skin to help retain its moisture) will leave your face feeling supersoft.
- Formula consistency: gel-to-foam
- Ingredients worth noting: ceramides, green tea, shea butter, glycerin
- Non-comedogenic | Fragrance-free | 12 fl oz
4. Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser
The glycolic acid in this face cleanser can help give your skin a more even tone because, as a chemical exfoliator, it can gradually reduce hyperpigmentation. Plus it has jojoba seed oil to make sure your skin doesn’t feel stripped, as well as calendula extract and allantoin to calm any potential irritation. “I have an especially oily T-zone, and this cleanser keeps my face looking smooth, bright, and shine-free,” says one SELF editor. “Unlike most face washes with actives, this one doesn’t leave my face feeling parched and flaky—which I really appreciate as someone with combo skin.”
- Formula consistency: gel
- Ingredients worth noting: glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, calendula extract, allantoin, jojoba seed oil
- 5.1 and 10 fl oz
5. Cetaphil Gentle Clear Clarifying Acne Cream Cleanser
This face wash is a solid pick for anyone dealing with the triple whammy of oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin, according to Dr. Garshick. It contains salicylic acid to unclog pores, prevent pimples, and reduce the production of excess sebum (the oily, waxy stuff that comes out of your pores) without drying out the skin. At the same time, white tea and aloe vera calm inflammation, so any breakouts or irritation won’t look as angry.
- Formula consistency: cream
- Ingredients worth noting: salicylic acid
- Fragrance-free | 4.2 fl oz
6. Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser
Glossier had many of us in a chokehold for a while, but it wasn’t just about the millennial pink packaging for one SELF editor: “I’ve been using the Milky Jelly Cleanser consistently for the past eight years or so—it remains my holy grail,” she says. “I love the texture, the gentle scent, and the packaging, which makes it so easy to hold in your hand. As an oily gal who will also get random dry flaky patches in the winter, this checks all my boxes.”
