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Best face cleansers for sensitive skin

Cleanser is vital step in beauty routines as it wipes away any dirt and impurities off your face.

A benefit of cleansing is that you can get rid of all makeup and unwanted oil, but some products can be really harsh for sensitive skin.

Gentle facial cleansers are important as they allow you to clean your face without stripping away moisture, meaning you can keep your skin looking hydrated throughout the day.

Be has put together some top the top gentle cleansers that will keep your skin looking fresh and there should be something here to suit all budgets.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser, £13.85

(Feel Unique)

It is described as a cleanser that soothes, repairs and softens skin without causing discomfort.

It's ideal for daily cleansing of dry, sensitive or intolerant skin, gently removing make-up without leaving skin feeling uncomfortable.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, £9.50

(Look Fantastic)

This is enhanced with a non-foaming gel texture and is a silky face cleanser gently lifts away debris and impurities from the skin’s surface.

It resists feelings of dryness or tightness and is suitable for dehydrated and normal to dry skin types.

This product is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic to avoid clogging the pores.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser, £17.00

(Debenhams)

This gentle face wash helps lift away impurities and excess oil without over-drying skin.

It's enriched with apricot kernel oil, avocado oil and squalane and says the formula cleanses skin gently, without stripping it of its natural oils.

This cleanser is also pH-balanced to help maintain skin's natural balance.

Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser, £10.80

(Look Fantastic)

This claims to be specially developed for fair, thin and sensitive skin that has become irritated due to climatic conditions, dermatological treatments or dryness.

It's a mild plant-based cleansing formula to gently remove dirt, makeup and impurities and soothes skin to leave it with long-lasting comfort.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, £9.49

(Superdrug)

This non-irritating cleanser leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and healthy.

It soothes skin as it cleans, removing dirt and impurities without stripping skin of natural lipids.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, £15.00

(Glossier)

This is described as a gentle but effective creamy gel face wash for all skin types.

It's a daily cleanser containing five skin conditioners that won’t leave your skin irritated or feeling tight.

Glossier say it contains the same gentle cleansing agents found in contact lens solution, making it safe for eyes.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser, £5.33

(Boots)

This is a lightweight gel that activates with water to lather away dirt, oil and make-up while quenching skin with a boost of hydration.

Neutrogena say Hydro Boost Cleansers contain a patented cleansing technology combined with Hyaluronic Acid to cleanse effectively while protecting the skin's barrier to help lock in hydration.

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