- Formula consistency: gel
- Ingredients worth noting: niacinamide, ceramides
- Fragrance free | Fragrance-free | Oil-free | Comes in two sizes: 6.76 and 13.52 fl oz
3. RoC Barrier Renew Foam Cleanser Gel
“This cleanser is a great option for people who are oily, but it’s gentle enough for those with sensitivity,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, associate professor and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells SELF. The glycerin and ceramides (humectants that draw water into the skin, helping it retain moisture) will make your face feel super soft.
- Formula consistency: gel-to-foam
- Ingredients worth noting: Shea butter, green tea and glycerin are all ceramides
- Fragrance-free | Fragrance-free | 12 fl oz
4. Dermalogica Daily Glycolic Cleanser
This face wash contains glycolic acid, which can give your skin an even tone. It works as a chemical peeler and can reduce hyperpigmentation. Plus it has jojoba seed oil to make sure your skin doesn’t feel stripped, as well as calendula extract and allantoin to calm any potential irritation. “I have an especially oily T-zone, and this cleanser keeps my face looking smooth, bright, and shine-free,” says one SELF editor. “Unlike most face washes with actives, this one doesn’t leave my face feeling parched and flaky—which I really appreciate as someone with combo skin.”
- Formula consistency: gel
- Ingredients worth noting: Allantoin, calendula, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acids
- 5.1 oz and 10 fl.
5. Cetaphil Gentle Clarifying Acne Cleansing Cream
According to Dr. Garshick, this face wash is perfect for those with oily skin that’s prone to acne and has sensitive skin. It has salicylic to unclog the pores, reduce pimples and the production of excessive sebum. At the same time, white tea and aloe vera calm inflammation, so any breakouts or irritation won’t look as angry.
- Formula consistency: Cream
- Ingredients worth noting: Salicylic Acid
- Fragrance Free | 4.2 fl oz
6. Glossier Jelly Cleanser
Glossier had many of us in a chokehold for a while, but it wasn’t just about the millennial pink packaging for one SELF editor: “I’ve been using the Milky Jelly Cleanser consistently for the past eight years or so—it remains my holy grail,” she says. “I love the texture, the gentle scent, and the packaging, which makes it so easy to hold in your hand. As an oily gal who will also get random dry flaky patches in the winter, this checks all my boxes.”