To break the vicious cycle of breakouts, it is crucial to gently cleanse your face with a suitable product. All you need to do is just find a facial wash that can cleanse your face—we believe that this is easier said than done.
If you have sensitive skin, it is likely that finding the right facial cleanser is not as easy because you will find that your skin clashes with a lot of ingredients.
To make your life easier, we gathered our favourite facial cleansing products made for sensitive skin. Scroll through, and compare with your current cleanser, check off the ones that are not for you and check out the ones that are beneficial for your skin.
11 Best Facial Cleansers For Sensitive Skin In Malaysia 2024
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Why it’s our top pick
With hyaluronic acid, this gel-textured cleanser is made for sensitive skin but is suitable for all skin types. Rejuvenates skin moisture, protects skin cells, deeply cleanses the skin, has an anti-ageing effect and is gentle on the skin—what can this cleanser NOT do?
Overview
We all know hyaluronic acid is a great ingredient when it comes to keeping our skin moist. What if we told you there is an ingredient that is even better at that? Compared to hyaluronic acid, trehalose replenishes the skin’s moisture and protects skin cells at a better performance.
What’s even better is that this gel cleanser from CLEF has both of them. Since the cleanser is formulated with the idea to mainly cater to sensitive skin, it has minimal foaming that is gentle, non-drying and non-abrasive to the skin.
After 7 days of use, you can expect less irritated, better hydrated and more refreshed skin to appear as a result of consistent use.
Details
- Key ingredients: Trehalose, ferulic acid, DNA repair complex, hyaluronic acid
- Size: 120ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive, acne-prone skin and all types of skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
If you are a busy bee in need of a product that can easily take care of your skin this do-it-all cleanser might work for you. This daily cleanser can remove light makeup before deep cleansing your face and get rid of skin impurities, leaving you with a smooth and hydrated complexion post-cleansing.
Overview
Five ceramides with different functions in one product to improve your skin’s health—definitely a catch! While the goal is to maintain and protect your skin barrier, these five work together to achieve the best results possible. This cleanser is also formulated with salicylic acid to allow the best potential at unclogging pores which makes removing blackheads and whiteheads its strength.
Teamwork between the two will eventually lead to much healthier skin, so this is your sign to consistently use this cleanser from SKINTIFIC!
Details
- Key ingredients: 5 kinds of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide
- Size: 80ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive, all types of skin
- Fragrance: Parfum
Who is this for?
As the cleanser is built to have a lower pH level, it gently cleanses your skin without stripping your skin dry. It also specialises in treating inflamed skin so if you have extremely dry, purging and red skin, this product might work well for you.
Overview
This cleanser from Face Republic focuses on calming acne and blemishes while maintaining a healthy skin balance during the cleansing process. Its soft gel texture soothes irritation and moisturises your skin with its natural ingredients–this product is 100% vegan!
Details
- Key ingredients: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid (5,000ppm), Centella Asiatica, Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid
- Size: 100ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive, acne-prone, combination or oily skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
Sometimes our skin becomes too dry yet oily from our daily activities and finding the right cleanser for a combination of both is not so easy. Tailored for sensitive, acne-prone and combination skin, this face cleanser utilises its oil control ingredients and gel texture to gently cleanse your face. If you have such types of skin, then this is for you!
Overview
Recovering and strengthening weakened skin, providing relief, this highly concentrated facial wash is meant for delicate kinds of skin. With glycerin and the CICA-7 complex formula, your skin’s barrier will gradually heal, leaving you with moisturised skin.
Details
- Key ingredients: Glycerin, CICA-7 (7 Centella ingredients)
- Size: 150ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive skin and all types of skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
If finding a cleanser that does not make your skin feel tight after, this COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cleanser is a good choice. While it is gentle on your skin, it relaxes your skin by soothing, calming and strengthening your skin barrier.
Overview
If your current cleanser makes you cry because of its strong fragrance or very acidic formulation, what are you waiting for? This cleanser from AIKEN is specially made to solve that problem.
This very well-known derma products brand also includes calendula oil in this product to soothe and reduce skin redness while also preventing UV damage. Putting aside the fact that it is very affordable and attainable, this cleanser focuses on rejuvenating the skin barrier and moisturising your skin.
Details
- Key ingredients: Ceramide, calendula oil, glycerin
- Size: 150ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive skin and all types of skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
Do you struggle with itchiness and redness on your skin? If so, you would find this product to be useful in relieving your skin irritation problems. Considering the price of this cleanser, if you are a newbie looking to build a skincare routine for yourself, this could be a good start since it is on the gentler side.
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Overview
Known for Centella-based products, SKIN1004 made this cleansing foam not just to cleanse your face, but also to provide deep exfoliation. With Himalayan Pink Salt, the texture of this product allows the dirt, sebum and sunscreen residues on your skin to be washed off.
Post-exfoliation, it is important to keep your skin hydrated, which is exactly the reason this product contains papain and Centella Asiatica extract. The result of using this deep cleansing foam is likely healthier skin with a smooth, moist and soft feeling.
Details
- Key ingredients: Centella Asiatica extract, Himalayan Pink Salt, papain, Kaolin powder
- Size: 125ml
- Suitable for: All skin types including sensitive skin
- Fragrance: Natural fragrance (rosemary and herbs)
Who is this for
While pores are normal for our skin, they can be clogged with dirt and dust, leading to more issues for our skin to deal with. Those with clogged pores might need a cleansing foam with exfoliating and smoothing effects and this one will do the trick.
Overview
You need not burn a hole in your pocket to have healthy skin because this cleanser from SAFI restores your skin balance to improve its condition in less than RM15. It gently cleanses and hydrates your skin with the goal of fighting pigmentation, fine lines, redness, irritation and itchiness, leaving your skin with an anti-ageing effect.
Details
- Key ingredients: 5 ceramides, 98% gold peptide, multibiotics, niacinamide, glycerin
- Size: 100ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
Specifically made with an anti-ageing formula, if you have noticed some line or wrinkles forming on your skin, you should try this out now. If you have not… are you waiting for them to appear?
Overview
Challenged with acne-prone skin makes your skincare journey less easy because of some incompatible ingredients that you might find in the products you use. Wardah’s Acnederm Pure Foaming Cleanser is made specifically for acne treatment on sensitive skin. While cleansing is important, it also makes sure moisture stays in your skin and only the impurities are removed.
Details
- Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, glycerin, butylene glycol
- Size: 60ml
- Suitable for: Acne-prone skin
- Fragrance: Parfum
Who is this for
Pregnant and nursing mothers can consider using this product especially if you are facing breakouts due to hormonal changes. Either way, anyone with a need for acne treatment should give this product a try considering its non-costly price and gentle ingredients.
Overview
With Sulwhasoo’s Hydra Capture Complex™, this foam cleanser moisturises your skin while cleansing at the same time, which will leave you with clean and relaxed skin afterwards. Made with traditional Korean herbs and organic ingredients that have been incorporated to remove impurities for decades, this Gentle Cleansing Foam from Sulhwasoo will free your sensitive skin from irritation and itchiness after your daily
Details
- Key ingredients: Glycerine, butylene glycol, natural ingredients extracts
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive, oily and combination skin
- Fragrance: Parfum
Who is this for
For those looking for a foaming cleanser with a light feel during cleansing, this product is suitable for sensitive and oily skin. Though foam cleansers have a negative reputation in skincare, this cleanser from Sulwhasoo is tailored to be gentle on the skin.
Overview
When you have sensitive skin, finding an effective yet mild cleanser can be challenging–some might be too weak, some too harsh on your skin. This Eucerin DermatoCLEAN Hyaluron Cleansing Gel is a great balance between the two.
Not only does it cleanse your skin and remove residues of day product on your face, but it also binds your skin barriers better to ensure a well-moisturised complexion. Your skin will feel clean and noticeably soft.
Details
- Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable for sensitive and dry skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
If your skin cannot tolerate products with strong ingredients and effects, this cleansing gel will be compatible with your skin because of its gel-like texture and nature-derived moisturiser.
Overview
With little to no foam, this facial cleanser is soap-free and soothes itching and irritated skin. As the name suggests, its ingredients are gentle on the skin and meant to provide as much comfort as possible during and after cleansing.
It is also capable of removing makeup so if you forget to wipe it off beforehand, then this cleanser will thoroughly do it for you by removing the excess makeup and naturally hydrating your skin.
Details
- Key ingredients: Niacinamide, panthenol, ceramide NP, glycerin
- Size: 200ml
- Suitable for: Sensitive, normal and dry skin
- Fragrance: None
Who is this for
If your skin is sensitive to textured products, this cleanser is suitable for you since its texture is formulated to have as little skin friction as possible. No worries, you will still efficiently cleanse your skin, thanks to its brilliant ingredients.
FAQ
- How many times should I cleanse my face if I have sensitive skin?
Generally, it is good to cleanse your face twice a day. Once in the morning before starting your day and once in the evening, after completing your day to get rid of the buildups in your skin.
If you have sensitive and easily irritable skin, Healthline suggests you wash your face at least once a day just before you go to bed to at least remove oils, sebums and makeup residues.
- What is salicylic acid? Is it safe?
Although the word ‘acid’ may sound unbefitting for a product that you put on your skin, a controlled amount of salicylic acid is safe for use. Not only is it non-corrosive, but it also has an exfoliating effect on your skin, removing debris and dead skin, thus, leaving you with smooth skin.
When it comes to skincare, it is a journey of finding the right products for your skin. For some, usage of salicylic acid might result in dryness and irritation, if not compatible.