The 17 Best Face Washes for Men in 2023, According to Experts

The breakout-busting salicylic acid in this face wash is paired with vitamin B5 to soften and protect dry skin, without causing your skin to feel tight. It’s a thin line between cleansing excess oil and completely stripping away the skin barrier and this cleanser walks that line well.

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This ultra gentle soap has the consistency of (you guessed it) jelly, and wipes off dirt and grime with ease. We love its fragrance free formula, and that you only need a small amount for a deep cleanse.

We can’t get enough of Sunday Riley’s Ceramic Slip Cleanser, which has a silky, creamy finish (aka: a fancy spa treatment in a bottle). Beyond its texture, it offers plenty of substance. The face wash features natural ingredients like green clay that can wipe away grime with ease, plus rice oil, which helps keep skin hydrated.

Winner of our 2022 CBD Awards, Perrione MD’s cleanser is hypoallergenic and free from irritating ingredients like parabens and sulfates. Plus, CBD and glycerin work together for a moisturizing, calming wash.

For active guys who want a no-nonsense soap that also feels luxurious, look no further than Kiehl’s bestselling cleanser. Made with hydrating glycerin and squalene, and without parabens or fragrances, this face wash thoroughly cleanses your skin without drying it.

We can’t stop praising this 2021 Grooming Awards winner, and for good reason. Its soothing combo of cucumber and seaweed extracts will leave your skin feeling like it’s on a tropical vacation. Plus, Method Men’s relatively affordable price point means you’ll want to stock up on this all year round.

Long before Cerave shot to TikTok stardom, the drugstore brand has been a favorite among grooming experts for offering high-quality ingredients at affordable price points. Case in point: this budget-friendly soap that’s loaded with moisturizing agents like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

Shaped like a deodorant stick, but for your face, this solid soap from Oars and Alps is made with charcoal, a buzzy exfoliant that can gently scrub your face without irritation. Plus, we love that even a 1.4 oz container can last you for months.

Think of this as a healthy, nutrient-rich smoothie for your skin. The star ingredient in Youth To The People’s marquee cleanser is kale, which is loaded with vitamins C, E, and K that can nourish and clear skin.

Good light won us over with its mission: to create products for all skin types and backgrounds. Their gel-to-foam cleanser is one of our favorites because it cleanses and hydrates, and left our skin feeling fresh and supple.

Truth be told, you don’t need to spend a fortune for a quality cleanser. Take this liquid soap from Neutrogena, which features glycerin to clean your skin without drying it out.

Finding a TSA-friendly cleanser that doesn’t spill is hard to find. That’s where Jaxon Lane’s Insta-famous Shake and Wake comes in. It’s a powder-to-cream product that gently exfoliates skin, and cleans just as well as some of our liquid-based soaps. In other words, it’s a dopp kit must-have.

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For those of us with sensitive skin, Dr. Rossi advises to stay away from face washes containing alcohol or exfoliants that can irritate your face (especially after shaving). That’s why we recommend this ultra-gentle cleanser from Aesop, which features sandalwood, a natural ingredient that improves skin elasticity.

If you’re looking for a gentle face wash that can easily remove dirt and grime (and even your tinted moisturizer), look no further than this drugstore brand favorite. Squalane is the main ingredient here, a moisturizing agent, so your skin won’t dry after washing.

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