If you care about your skin, then it is simply impossible to skip cleansing – but it does not have to burn a hole in your wallet either! As the skincare industry continues to flourish, many drugstore brands have developed incredible formulas while maintaining an affordable price tag. No matter what your skin concern is, there is definitely a cost-effective cleanser that can suit your needs.
With so many choices out in the market, you might not know where to start. Check out some of our favourite cleansers below and give them a try.
Get balanced skin with this soap-free cleansing foam, which features Avene’s signature thermal spring water that hydrates and soothes the skin. The formula uses glutamic acid to help with regulating sebum production, thereby keeping you shine-free without stripping the skin. It also cleanses the skin without irritating drier areas of your face.
A non-comedogenic foaming gel formula, this Bioderma cleanser is especially suitable for those who worry about getting shiny and greasy under the hot and humid weather. It purifies the skin with every wash, utilising zinc sulfate and copper sulfate to help regulate sebum secretion while prevent clogged pores. The cleanser is also paraben-free, hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
Fight blackheads, pimples and scars with this anti-bacterial cleanser. It contains salicylic acid to help unclog pores and diminish pimples. Also containing avocado extract to balance sebum production and centella asiatica extract to improve skin renewal, this cleanser is perfect for addressing acne concerns. It will also soothe and hydrate the skin with seaweed extract for a healthy water-oil balance.
For a gentle chemical exfoliator, this face wash that features both glycolic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA) will definitely help your skin stay smooth and protected. The exfoliating ingredients helps improve your skin texture by softening the skin and removing dead skin cells. Its alcohol-and fragrance-free formula is also suitable for sensitive skin types.
This Japanese cleanser features numerous natural ingredients to help combat clogged pores. It provides deep pore-cleansing with micro-sized particle Okinawa Kucha Mud, which is rich in minerals and charcoal to draw out impurities for a clearer complexion. It further contains artichoke, tangerine peel and rose flower extract to help with pore tightening and skin clarity.
Strengthen and protect your skin against signs of aging with this cleanser. It features collagen, to help with skin elasticity and fortifying the skin barrier. The formula also contains Senka’s signature silk cocoon essence to help with moisture boosting and retention.
This K-beauty favourite is renowned for its low pH formula and botanical ingredients that help your skin stay healthy and balanced. It provides a mild chemical exfoliation from natural BHA, as well as oil control and pore tightening effects from tea tree oil. The soft gel texture gives a mild lather that is suitable for sensitive skin and does not cause any stripping.
Benzoyl peroxide is often used for treating moderate acne, and this cleanser uses 5% benzoyl peroxide for optimum effectiveness while minimizing dryness and irritation. The mild and fragrance-free formula will deeply cleanse your pores of impurities and excess sebum without stripping the skin bare.
Suitable for most skin types, this soft foaming formula features two types of hyaluronic acid to effectively penetrate your skin and hydrate from within. It is a low-irritation cleanser that can remove dirt and impurities gently while keeping the skin pH-balanced. The cleanser does not contain any fragrances, alcohol or mineral oil.
Formulated with an amino acid cleansing formula, this low-irritant cleanser is suitable for those who want to avoid artificial ingredients. The cleanser is pH-balanced and hypoallergenic, made with natural botanical ingredients such as aloe vera extract and tea tree leaf oil. In turn, the cleanser cleans while providing enough hydration and reduce skin sensitivity.
Made to suit sensitive and intolerant skin, this milky fluid cleanser gives the gentlest cleanse that can remove impurities without causing any irritation. Apart from being free of fragrances, sulfates and parabens, it also does not contain any preservatives. The minimalistic formula includes glycerin for moisturising dry and irritated skin.
Using the right cleanser helps you get the most out of your Clarisonic facial brushes. A creamy foam formula like this cleanser works well with the Clarisonic, as it is gentle enough to not aggravate your skin when paired with the brushing motion. It includes moringa extract and glycerin to give you radiant and moisturised skin.