Ah, cleansing — it’s the first step in your skin care routine, so it’s an important one at that. Whether or not you wear makeup, you need to make sure you’re properly removing all the grime and oil after a long day and using the right cleanser for your skin type.

Not sure where to start? Check out Sephora’s top-rated cleansers below.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser $20

If you struggle with dry or sensitive skin, this is the perfect cleanser for you. It won’t strip your face of the essential oils it needs, but will still give you the deep clean you’re looking for.


Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser $24

This award-winning cleanser tones and lightly hydrates skin, giving you a radiant glow. Plus, the fragrance-free formula is safe to use on all skin types.


Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil $48

This oil-based cleanser works dually as a makeup remover, allowing you to knock out two steps in one! Plus, it features Japanese camellia oil, which has more oleic acid than olive oil, making it rich in vitamins A, B, D, and E and omegas 3, 6, and 9.


KORRES Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser $26

This soap-free cleanser is formulated with nourishing greek yogurt, which gently cleanses the skin while reducing redness. It’s also enriched with amaranth seed extract and honeysuckle to soothe and provide antibacterial benefits.


Fresh Soy Face Cleanser $38

This do-it-all gel cleanser has a cult following (and for good reason!). It washes away dirt, impurities, and makeup, leaving skin soft and radiant.


Boscia Detoxifying Black Charcoal Cleanser $30

In need of a deep pore cleanse? The detoxifying formula warms your skin and opens your pores to lift away dirt and other impurities.


It Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup™ 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm $38

This three-in-one cleansing balm is a make-up remover, an anti-aging serum, and a cleanser — perfect for those who like to keep their bathroom routine short and simple.


Murad Clarifying Cleanser $30

This cleanser strips away pore-clogging grime while providing a continuous release of acne-fighting medication for hours after rinsing. It’s great if you need a little help reducing redness and clearing up blemishes.


First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay $24

A combination of red clay and rosemary leaf oil helps remove blemishes and oil while leaving your skin cleansed and fresh. How could you pass this up?


Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser $68

This fast-acting cleanser targets blemishes, giving you a deep clean and a matte finish without drying out your skin (yes, please!).

xx, The FabFitFun Team