Foam, cream, clay, milk? With all these different forms and types of cleansers, it can be hard to pick one that suits your skin type best. Thankfully, gel cleansers are considered one of the more versatile options and is particularly effective at reaching deep into the layers of the skin. Not to mention, the way gel glides over the skin feels absolutely amazing, and can instantly give it a more supple appearance.
Want to know more? Here are our top gel cleanser picks!
Kate Somerville's Gentle Daily Wash is a gel cleanser that has been specially formulated for those with sensitive skin. Gentle, lightweight and free of sulfates, this delicate formula cleanses the skin of impurities and excess oils while allowing it to retain its natural hydrated state. Additionally, it also soothes and appeases inflammation and flare-ups with the help of lavender extract and natural sage oil.
Ever heard of calcium-rich water? Well, it's a thing. In fact, L'Occitane's Aqua Réotier Water Gel Cleanser utilises this special water from the Réotier Spring to help deliver optimal hydration to the skin that stays throughout the day. It even goes one step further, joining forces with another powerful ingredient, hyaluronic acid, to really provide the best care for dry skin that is prone to flaking and cracking.
This gel cleanser by Dr. Murad works amazingly on oily skin, especially those that are prone to acne breakouts. With classic acne-combatting ingredients such as salicylic acid and Green Tea Extract, this powerful formula effectively unclogs pores and prevents breakouts by regulating the skin's oil levels. It also goes hard on dirt and other skin irritants, so you'll be left with smooth, clean skin that feels great to the touch.
This gel cleanser does wonders for those with combination skin. It effectively removes and cleanses excess oil and debris without stripping away the skin's natural moisture barrier. In fact, with ingredients like cucumber, aloe vera and thyme, it not only gives the skin enough hydration, but also has anti-bacterial properties to keep breakouts at bay.
Battling acne and oiliness is a speciality of gel cleansers. This particular one from Boscia contains all the right tools to give those acne-causing factors hell. Ingredients include Willow Bark Extract (or salicylic acid), Rosemary Leaf Extract and geranium, which all work together to tighten pores, fight acne-causing bacteria, and regulate oil and moisture levels of the skin. The result: firm, bouncy skin with reduced appearance of blemishes and pores.
Who says you have to splurge to reap benefits? Avene's Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser is gentle on the skin, harsh on excess oils and debris, non-comedogenic, and above all, light on the wallet.
Containing Cucurbita pepo which regulates and reduces sebum production, this cleanser knows just how to give your skin the deep cleansing it needs without aggravating or irritating it. This makes it great for those with sensitive skin too.
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