Best Cleansers for Dry Skin

Updated January 2019
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Best of the Best
Tree to Tub
Gentle Face Wash for Dry Skin
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Bottom Line

With a pH balance of 5.5, this cleanser works with your skin's natural protective layer to produce hydrated skin.

Pros

Carefully engineered to maintain your skin's integrity, but heals it as well. We love the soothing combinations of organic ingredients including shea butter and lavender. Ideal for those with dry skin due to acne and similar conditions.

Cons

Highly effective at cleansing your skin, but will not do much more than properly hydrating your skin.

Dove
Fragrance-Free Face Wash for Dry Skin
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Bottom Line

An oil-based cleanser by a trusted brand that leaves skin soft throughout the day.

Pros

A favorite of both men and women, this cleanser is safe to use for those with rosacea and other skin sensitivities. While basic in its results, this cleanser works as intended, leaving skin hydrated but not necessarily fully cleansed.

Cons

Multiple reviews suggest the cleansing mechanisms could be better.

Lira Clinical
Bio Enzyme Cleanser with Plant Stem Cells- Gentle Gel
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Backed by aestheticians and has restorative properties that help rebuild severely dry skin.

Pros

Great for post-treatment skin that requires gentle cleansing and deep hydration. This product lightly exfoliates and helps balance dryness without overloading your skin with unnecessary oils. Customers love the light smell of pineapple as well.

Cons

Can feel too clinical for some who prefer their skin to glow versus a naturally hydrated feel.

Best Bang for the Buck
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
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Safe for daily use and effective for those who have psoriasis and similar skin conditions.

Pros

Used by children and adults alike, helping not only hydrate skin, but reduce the effects of eczema. Several customers indicate this product is backed by their dermatologists. We love that this cleanser is scentless. Sulfate free. With 12 oz. of product, we expect it will last you a while too.

Cons

Some reports suggest that the pump breaks after minimal use.

Simple
Moisturizing Facial Wash
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Bottom Line

Vitamins B5 and E permeate your face, which help produce hydrated, glowing skin.

Pros

This product shows that healthy, hydrated skin can be accomplished with a few ingredients and low price point. Designed to calm skin in addition to effectively hydrating it.

Cons

While we love the product's effects, we wish we received more than 5 oz. of it per bottle.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 38 Models Considered
  • 7 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 359 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Cleansing dry skin is a 2-fold process as cleansers should wipe away debris without overstripping skin of the oils that may lend to such build-up. pH-balanced cleansers that lack harsh ingredients known to strip away natural oil, and rather protect natural barriers, are a great place to start for those with dry skin. Cleansers are tailored to counteract the effects of serious skin conditions like eczema as well. Some products will exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin cells, however such treatments may be too harsh for excessively dry skin. Both adults as well as children can improve overall hydration with the right cleanser.

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    Dove

    Fragrance-Free Face Wash for Dry Skin

    Dove

    Fragrance-Free Face Wash for Dry Skin

    An oil-based cleanser by a trusted brand that leaves skin soft throughout the day.

    $13
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    Tree to Tub

    Gentle Face Wash for Dry Skin

    Tree to Tub

    Gentle Face Wash for Dry Skin

    With a pH balance of 5.5, this cleanser works with your skin's natural protective layer to produce hydrated skin.

    $20
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    Lira Clinical

    Bio Enzyme Cleanser with Plant Stem Cells- Gentle Gel

    Lira Clinical

    Bio Enzyme Cleanser with Plant Stem Cells- Gentle Gel

    Backed by aestheticians and has restorative properties that help rebuild severely dry skin.

    $25
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    CeraVe

    Hydrating Facial Cleanser

    CeraVe

    Hydrating Facial Cleanser

    Safe for daily use and effective for those who have psoriasis and similar skin conditions.

    $38
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    Simple

    Moisturizing Facial Wash

    Simple

    Moisturizing Facial Wash

    Vitamins B5 and E permeate your face, which help produce hydrated, glowing skin.

    $35

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