24 acne cleansers and facial washes that people with acne-prone skin need to use right now

Nope, contrary to popular belief, acne is not limited to teenagers. Anything from hormones, stress, and using the wrong skincare products can be the reason behind your outbreak.

Tried numerous acne treatments to fix this, but to no avail? The answer, more often than not, actually lies in your facial wash. Or, to be more specific, opting for a facial wash targeted at clearing out your acne. For example, you should be looking for cleansers that contain acne-fighting ingredients such as Salicylic Acid, which exfoliates dead cells to give you brighter skin.

If you happen to be suffering from acne right now, keep calm and carry on, because the Daily Vanity team has done the homework for you and gathered a few acne facial washes that you should add to your skincare routine:

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1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Energising Foaming Cleanser

Known as a cult classic among those with acne-prone skin, this acne facial wash from Neutrogena cleanses deep down into your pores. It is effective, gentle, but also doesn’t dry out or irritate skin, making this ideal for even the most sensitive of skin types.

The Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Energising Foaming Cleanser is available at allGuardian andWatsons outlets, as well as at leading supermarkets. It is also available on Lazada. It retails for SGD15.80.

2. Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser With Saw Palmetto & Mint

Formulated with acne fighting ingredients such as Salicylic Acid, this cleanser from Origins promises to clear pores, eliminate excess oil, and reduce shine, leaving only tingly and refreshed skin behind. We’re sold!

TheOrigins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser with Saw Palmetto & Mint is available at all Origins boutiques as well as its beauty counters at Tangs, Robinsons, Metro, BHG, and Isetan. It retails for SGD41.

3. Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash

This acne cleanser may tout its cleansing abilities to be at maximum strength, but it is actually exceedingly gentle on skin. That’s right, this mild solution deeply cleanses but also makes sure your skin doesn’t dry out or get irritated, which is ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

The Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD69.

4. SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleanser

This one isn’t just formulated for acne-prone skin, but is also safe for ageing acne prone skin. What does that mean? Well, it mostly means that the cleanser not only helps reduce blemishes, but also refines the appearance of congested pores gently and safely without irritating the skin.

TheSkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleanser is available on Lazada, their latest Tangs counter, as well as authorised dermatologists and aesthetic clinics, such as Frances Beauty Aesthetic Clinic, and Joyce Lim Skin & Laser Clinic. It retails for SGD49.

5. Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil

Don’t let the relatively simple packaging fool youâ credited asJapan’s best kept secret, this acne cleanser from Kose is suitable for all skin types, can be used on both wet and dry skin, and also helps regulate sebum production. Say what?

The Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing is available at all Guardian andWatsons outlets. It is also available onLazada. It retails for SGD16.90.

6. Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam

A paraben-free, mild cleansing foam that immediately helps to prevent and clear acne, the Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam is afavourite among those with acne-prone skin. You can even opt for the wholeClinique Clear Skin System range, which is specially formulated to reduce active blemishes by 37% in just three days!

TheClinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Foam is available at its beauty counters in BHG, Metro, Tangs, Robinsons, Takashimaya, and Isetan. It is also available on Lazada.

7. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Purifying Gel

All layers of makeup and oil are thoroughly cleansed with this foaming gel from La Roche-Posay, leaving your skin feeling squeaky clean all whilst balancing and restoring your skin’s pH levels to prevent acne from occuring.

TheLa Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Purifying Gel is available at allGuardian andWatsons outlets. It is also available onLazada. It retails for SGD33

8. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay

Utilising a powerful combination of red clay, rosemary leaf oil, and botanical oxidants, this acne facial wash from First Aid Beauty is famous among those who suffer from acne for controlling outbreaks and reducing sebum production effectively.

The First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser With Red Clay is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD40.

9. Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser

Known to be a pH-balanced, non-soap formulation, the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is gentle on the skin, suitable for daily use, and significantly reduces sebum levels in just two weeks. In other words: a triple threat to even the peskiest of acne!

TheCetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser is available at allGuardian andWatsons outlets. It is also available onLazada. It retails for SGD30.90.

10. Burt’s Bees Anti-Blemish Purifying Daily Gel Cleanser

Made of99.4% natural ingredients, this cleanser from Burt’s Bees is great for all skin types, be it oily, combination, or acne prone skin. Salicylic acid, evening primrose, and beetroot makes a winning combination when it comes to deeply cleansing without drying out or irritating your skin.

The Burt’s Bees Anti-Blemish Purifying Daily Gel Cleanser is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD32.

11. Dermalogica Clearing Face Wash

Bid goodbye to out-of-control breakouts, comedones, and excess surface oils with this baby. The Dermalogica Clearing Face Wash eliminates all of that, with its infusion of soothing botanicals that help to calm blemished skin after.

TheDermalogica Clearing Face is available at all AsterSpring outlets, as well as several other authorised retailers such as Beauty Esthetic, A&Y Beauty Paradise, and Beauty Star. It retails for SGD113..

12. The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Daily Mask Foam

This cleanser slash mask is formulated with Jeju volcanic ash, which is an excellent pore-purifying ingredient! You can use it on both dry and wet skin as well. Slather it over on dry skin for it to work like a mask, and use it on wet skin to cleanse your skin.

The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Daily Mask Foam is available at all The Face Shop outlets and Shopee. It retails for SGD9.80.

13. Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser

This cleanser is rich in antioxidants that combats blemish-causing impurities, which, of course, makes it ideal for those with acne-prone skin. It also promises to balance oil production, improve your skin’s elasticity, as well as reduce the appearance of pores.

The Boscia Clear Complexion Cleanser is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD42.

14. Murad Time Release Blemish Cleanser

A dermatologist-developed cleanser, this high performance product contains an anti-acne treatment as well as anti-ageing properties. It’s also free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, so you don’t have to worry about it irritating your sensitive, blemished skin.

TheMurad Time Release Blemish Cleanser is available at selected Sephora outlets such as Tampines 1, Great World City, and Bugis +. It is also available at all Robinsons beauty counters and retails for SGD65.

15. Himalaya Oil Control Lemon Face Wash

Suitable for daily use, this cleanser deep cleanses and nourishes, leaving skin feeling healthier cleaner, softer, and refreshed – all without stripping your skin of its natural oils.

The Himalaya Oil Control Lemon Face Wash is available at allGuardian andWatsons outlets as well as at leading supermarkets. It retails for SGD5.55.

16. The Body Shop Seaweed Cleansing Gel Wash

Containing mineral rich seaweed from Roaring Water Bay in Ireland, this cleanser from The Body Shop is slated to cleanse acne-prone and oily skin thoroughly and gently all whilst rebalancing moisture levels.

The Body Shop Seaweed Cleansing Gel Wash is available at all The Body Shop outlets. It retails for SGD20.90.

17. Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser

Winner of the2018 Glamour Beauty Award, this cleanser from Kate Somerville has a luxuriously whipped texture that goes smoothly and easily on skin, with it containing 3% sulfur to address acne, blemishes, and congested pores.

The Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD58.

18. Ole Henrikson Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser

With powerful AHAs that are set to help users reduce excess oil and unclog pores, this powerhouse from Ole Henriksen is one cleanser to try if you’re looking for a refreshed, balanced complexion.

TheOle Henrikson Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser is available on the Sephora US website. It retails for USD26.

19. Herbivore Botanicals Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleanse Detoxifying Soap Bar

Oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types will delight in this solid bar face soap. The activated Bamboo charcoal deeply cleanses and detoxifies your skin, drawing impurities and toxins away from pores so that they don’t get clogged and cause acne

TheHerbivore Botanicals Bamboo Charcoal Deep Cleanse Detoxifying Soap Bar is available at allSephora outlets. It retails for SGD19.

20. Bioderma Sebium H20 Micellar Solution

Enriched with ultra-purifying active ingredients, this cleanser removes all makeup and impurities gently and effectively. Plus, it also contains sebum controlling properties that make managing acne-prone skin a breeze.

The Bioderma Sebium H20 Micellar Solution is available at allGuardian andWatsons outlets. It retails for SGD33.50 for 500ml.

21. Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Toning, soothing and softeningâ that’s what the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser promises to do, giving a radiant, healthy complexion without drying out and irritating skin.

TheFresh Soy Face Cleanser is available at allSephora outlets and retails for SGD63 for 150ml.

22. Lush Herbalism Fresh Cleanser

Chock full of natural ingredientsâ such as nettles, rosemary, and rice bran vinegarâ that work great for acne-prone skin, this cleanser from Lush even helps to exfoliate the skin when mixed with water so that dead skin cells don’t accumulate in your pores.

TheLush Herbalism Facial Cleanser is available at all Lush outlets and retails for SGD30 for 100g/SGD70 for 250g.

23. Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser

Containing the key anti-acne agent, Salicylic acid, this acne facial wash from Mario Badescu treats existing acne while preventing further breakouts from occurring. This one gently exfoliates, too!

The Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser is available atSephora and retails at SGD32.

24. Allies Of Skin Fresh Slate Purifying Cleanser + Masque

A clay based two-in-one cleanser and mask, this acne-fighting product by Allies Of Skin is supercharged with Salicylic acid and Manuka Honey to draw out those pore-clogging impurities whilst balancing acne-prone skin.

TheAllies Of Skin Fresh Slate Purifying Cleanser + Masque is available at allSephora outlets and retails at SGD59.

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