Best Face Wash for Women

Many users say that they feel like they just went to the spa after using Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. In fact you can use it as a facial mask if you want. Just apply a teaspoon size amount onto your face and neck. For maximum effect use while enjoying a warm bath for 10 minutes then just remove with a warm, damp cotton cloth.

However, it is the most expensive cleanser on our list at $60 for a 3.7 oz container which is $16.22 per ounce. Therefore we recommend that you use a different, cheaper product as a makeup remover first like Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution (which we review below) and use the Elemis Cleansing Balm only occasionally.

At about $30 for a 3.8 oz container, or $8.00 per ounce, it is awfully expensive for just a makeup remover. However, it is probably the best makeup remover out of all the products we looked at.

Perhaps the best aspect of the Bioderma Sensibio H2O is its gentleness. It removes eye makeup without stinging or burning your eyes or damaging fragile, sensitive skin. Some women have called it the holy grail in terms of makeup removal and one bottle will last months. It also is fragrance-free and does not leave a residue.

However, while it does remove makeup it does not really offer deep-cleaning of your pores. So if you have dry skin, oily skin, or acne-prone skin you will still want another product designed to address those issues.

It is primarily a makeup remover, but it does offer a more deep-cleaning that some other makeup removers do. You may want to use an additional cleanser that addresses certain skin types depending on how your skin reacts to the DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, but many users do not require using any other product.

At $26 for a 6.7 oz bottle, or $3.88 per ounce, it is about in the middle in terms of pricing of items on this list.

The main drawback of Cerave Hydrating Cleanser is its poor ability to remove makeup, so if you want to use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser and wear makeup then you should pair it with a makeup remover like Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micelle Solution. We also recommend avoiding this cleanser if you have really oily skin.

Many users love this cleanser and feel it works great on combination and slightly oily skin that is prone to breakouts. Although if you have really acne-prone skin you might need something even stronger that targets acne directly. Also, while Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel can be used as a makeup remover, it does not really excel at that so you might want to pair it with a designated makeup remover.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser falls into a sweet spot in that it is not too oily or drying. Almost everyone who uses it says it leaves your skin feeling clean and soft. Although, if you have really acne-prone skin you might want something else that truly targets that problem.

Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser is reasonably affordable at about $40 for a 16.9 ounce bottle, or $2.38 per ounce. It is not really a makeup remover, so you use a makeup remover first if you wear makeup.

Overall users really like the Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser to combat oily skin. However, a small percentage of people have reported excessive breakouts after using.

Moisturizing as it cleans it is ideal for skin conditions like psoriasis, rosacea, acne, diaper rash, eczema, and dry skin. It is gentle for everyone and rinses off easily, not stripping your skin of natural oils.

It can remove makeup, but it does not really excel at doing so. Therefore you might want an additional makeup remover if you wear lots of makeup.

Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser sells for $16 for a 6 oz bottle, or $2.67 per ounce. It is recommended that you use this product 2-3 times per week. Also while it does remove dirt, makeup, and oils, you might want to add a daily makeup remover to your skin care routine.