Cleansing is actually the most important step in any skin-care routine, but in many ways,  most of us don’t spend enough time and put in the effort into picking the best facial wash based on our skin’s need. Whether you just need something basic like a wash-and-moisture duo or something of a luxury, starting with a fresh face is a necessary step to make most of all the benefits you layer on afterwards.

So, what sets a good face wash from all others and puts them in a league of their own? The answer lies in the formulations of the face wash. A good face wash should have the ability to remove dirt, cleanse makeup and leaves the skin with impressively pampering hydration. The result is a fresh, supple, glowy complexion that turns an everyday chore into a twice-daily treat. Below are our top picks!

Here are the 15 refreshingly amazing face washes that you consider for yourself. These elite breeds of all-star face wash include award-winning ones, cult classics, drugstore favourites and luxury skincare that are suitable for all skin type and also suitable for both men and women. They are packed with amazing benefits that give your skin the royal treatment it deserves.

1. Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash

The Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash has a thick creamy lotion-like texture and feels like one, too. Rub it on your face and you can feel the soft conditioning cream just softening your face. This pampering face wash contains antibacterial ingredients like neem and turmeric that can cleanse excess oil and prevent future acne. It can also even out your skin tone and gives you soft and clear skin. 

2. Laneige Moist Cream Cleanser

The Laneige Moist Cream Cleanser is a two in one face wash that is suitable for both morning and night skincare regime. The fancy cream-based face wash has a super satisfying, milky texture that is so hydrating on the skin and will melt away every speck of makeup, oil, and grime. With this face wash, your normal daily face wash session will turn into the most luxurious cleansing experience ever.

3. Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar 

Cetaphil’s Gentle Cleansing Bar is highly recommended by top dermatologists as it works on well on every skin type including sensitive skin. For those who suffer from serious acne and skin problems, this cleansing bar is an affordable and easy option that does the job well. It can also help you remove dirt, makeup and excessive oil. The best part about this cleansing bar is that it doesn’t dry out the skin!

4. Tatcha The Deep Cleanser

Tatcha’s The Deep Cleanse is an award-winning face wash that looks fancy on the outside and has a luxurious formula on the inside. This star-worthy gel-based face wash definitely deserves a spot in your starting lineup. The Japanese luffa fruit fibres in the cleanser can exfoliate and deeply cleanse your skin. Basically it will turn the face-washing experience a bit more to what you get in a facial session.

5. Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil

This is one of the fancy skincare that looks expensive and feels expensive as well! With highly graded ingredients such as Coix lacrymal-Jobi seed and tangerine peel extract the Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil is one that is totally worth the money. The oil-based face wash has a pleasant ginseng-y smell, super light and you can feel the moisturise going inside your skin without drying your skin. Oh, you can also use it as a makeup remover.

6. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Close to 5,000 beauty fans around the world voted Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser as the best cleanser ever! We couldn’t agree more this face wash works wonders and is super soft and gentle on the skin. Formulated with ultra-soothing ingredients like rosewater, aloe vera, and cucumber, makes the whole cleansing experience feel a bit more spa-like. Oh, how can we forget the main ingredient, SOY that gives the skin a supple texture. 

7. Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser 

A favourite among skincare experts, the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser is a mild gel wash that has been a top player in the face wash game for nearly a decade now. It’s loaded with natural antioxidants ingredients like squalene and avocado oils that can keep the skin moisturize and protect it from nasty chemicals, dirt and bacteria. This gel-based face wash can also be used to remove mild makeup and grime while leaving skin supremely hydrated. 

8. Estee Lauder Nutritious Active-Tremella Hydra Fortifying Micellar Cleanser

The Estee Lauder Nutritious Active-Tremella Hydra Fortifying Micellar Cleanser is filled with hydration boosting ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft instead of stripped. It removes all dirt even those caused by icky pollutants like cigarette smoke and pesticide. Combine that with the calming and healing benefits, this micellar face wash is perfect for even the driest, most sensitive skin types.

9. Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash

You can find the Clean & Clear Foaming Face Wash basically in every drugstore and it certainly is the best budget-friendly face wash in this list. It provides deep double-cleanse that will give a glowing result, And if you love foam based face wash, this Clean & Clear face wash gives hell lotta foam! With the efficiency of a makeup-removing oil for a decadent wash that leaves skin looking instantly refreshed.

10. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser

This no-rinse La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser is all you need for an instant lather that effortlessly washes away makeup, dirt, and oil to reveal your skin’s natural glow and spark. All you need to do is just massage the light lotion all over your face then use a cloth or a tissue and gently wipe. You can see all the dirt, makeup and other gross stuff leaving your skin and now your face is a clean, hydrated canvas.

11. Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser

The Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser is specially designed to cleanse your skin thoroughly, remove excess oil. It is perfect for all skin type and especially for oily skin as it can control shine and prevent pimples. Its foam-based texture is extremely efficient in removing dirt, grime, and makeup effectively. It can also cleanse your skin deeply without causing dryness. Regular usage will give you a healthy and glowing complexion.

12. Garnier PureActive Skin Energizing Foam

The Garnier PureActive Skin Energizing Foam is proof that not all power-packed face wash comes with a luxurious price tag. The award-winning formula of this foam based face wash will pamper your skin with a velvety lather that is strong enough to wash away all impurities and dirt. It can also be used to remove daily makeup and grime. Its gentle texture may it a perfect for all skin types and it is gentle enough to leave skin supple post-cleanse.

13. Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

This revolutionary face wash from Origins contains activated mint, that acts like a purifying machine, oil remover and dry-zone protector all in one. It can help reveals your skin’s natural radiance by removing dead skin cells from the surface and going deeper to clean out all other impurities in your skin. It can also add up moist those dry areas and leave your skin feeling comfortable and never tight or parched.

14. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser

The Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser is an ideal face wash for everyday use as it can gently pamper your skin and makes it soft, supple, and healthy. It is suitable for all skin types as it does not clog pores and is ultra-mild and non-irritating. This face wash can deeply cleanse your pores by dissolving dirt, grime, oil, and makeup. It also removes dead skin cells to give you a naturally glowing and radiant complexion.