The 30 best gentle face wash brands
Dove, NIVEA and Elemis lead our ranking of 30 gentle face wash brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Gentle Face Wash brands, ranked
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Dove
Dove makes gentle cleansing bars and liquid face washes for everyday use on sensitive skin.
Website: dove.com |Brands like Dove
Popularity 10.0/10
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NIVEA
NIVEA makes gentle creamy and foaming face washes, often aimed at dry or sensitive skin.
Website: nivea.com.au |Brands like NIVEA
Popularity 4.9/10
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3
Elemis
Elemis makes facial cleansers, often in luxury spa-style formulas with plant extracts.
Website: us.elemis.com |Brands like Elemis
Popularity 4.6/10
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Cetaphil
Cetaphil makes gentle, soap-free face cleansers marketed for sensitive and dry skin.
Website: cetaphil.com |Brands like Cetaphil
Popularity 3.8/10
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5
Garnier
Garnier makes affordable face washes and micellar cleansers, including lines for acne and oily skin.
Website: garnierusa.com |Brands like Garnier
Popularity 3.0/10
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Pears
Pears makes glycerin-based transparent cleansing bars and facial cleansers for everyday use.
Website: pearspuresince1807.com |Brands like Pears
Popularity 2.9/10
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Himalaya
Himalaya makes herbal face washes, many built around neem and other botanical ingredients.
Website: himalaya.com.tr |Brands like Himalaya
Popularity 2.8/10
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The Body Shop
The Body Shop makes facial cleansers using plant-derived ingredients, including gels and foaming washes.
Website: thebodyshop.com |Brands like The Body Shop
Popularity 2.7/10
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Clearasil
Clearasil makes acne-focused face washes with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide.
Website: clearasil.us |Brands like Clearasil
Popularity 2.3/10
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10
CLEAN & CLEAR
Clean & Clear makes acne and oil-control face washes aimed at teenagers and young adults.
Website: cleanandclear.com |Brands like CLEAN & CLEAR
Popularity 2.2/10
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Hada Labo
Hada Labo makes hydrating Japanese-style face washes built around hyaluronic acid.
Website: hadalabousa.com |Brands like Hada Labo
Popularity 2.2/10
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12
Philosophy
Philosophy makes cleansers and face washes sold within its wider skincare range.
Website: philosophy.com |Brands like Philosophy
Popularity 1.8/10
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Paula's Choice
Paula's Choice makes leave-on and rinse-off cleansers, including gentle and exfoliating formulas.
Website: paulaschoice.com |Brands like Paula's Choice
Popularity 1.8/10
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14
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson sells face washes under Neutrogena and Johnson's skincare lines.
Website: docjohnson.com |Brands like Johnson & Johnson
Popularity 1.7/10
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15
Dead Sea Spa Magik
Dead Sea Spa Magik makes mineral-based face washes using Dead Sea salts and muds.
Website: seamagik.com |Brands like Dead Sea Spa Magik
Popularity 1.7/10
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16
Drunk Elephant
Drunk Elephant makes cleansers and face washes in its clean-formulated skincare range.
Website: drunkelephant.com |Brands like Drunk Elephant
Popularity 1.6/10
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Shiseido
Shiseido makes facial cleansers, including foaming and gel washes in its skincare lines.
Website: shiseido.co.uk |Brands like Shiseido
Popularity 1.5/10
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GLAMGLOW
GLAMGLOW makes cleansers, including mud-style and exfoliating face washes.
Website: m.glamglow.com |Brands like GLAMGLOW
Popularity 1.5/10
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Harry's
Harry's sells men's shaving and grooming products, including a men's face wash line.
Website: harryseyewear.com |Brands like Harry's
Popularity 1.5/10
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20
Dr.Organic
Dr. Organic makes natural face washes with plant extracts, sold under its organic skincare range.
Website: drorganic.co.uk |Brands like Dr.Organic
Popularity 1.5/10
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comfort zone
Comfort Zone makes Italian-made facial cleansers in its professional skincare range.
Website: comfortzoneproducts.com |Brands like comfort zone
Popularity 1.3/10
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Dermalogica
Dermalogica makes professional facial cleansers used in spas and sold to clients.
Website: dermalogica.com |Brands like Dermalogica
Popularity 1.3/10
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Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville makes facial cleansers and exfoliating washes in its skincare line.
Website: katesomerville.com |Brands like Kate Somerville
Popularity 1.3/10
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Beauty by Earth
Beauty by Earth was born out of the desire to provide customers with cosmetics and skin care products that are more hygienic than toxic. Their first product was Argan Oil which was 100% organic and was sold out on Amazon...
Website: beautybyearth.com |Brands like Beauty by Earth
Popularity 1.3/10
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bliss
bliss makes spa-style facial cleansers and face washes sold in its skincare range.
Website: blisslingerie.net |Brands like bliss
Popularity 1.2/10
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REN
REN makes gentle face cleansers and washes with botanical ingredients for sensitive skin.
Website: rencycles.com |Brands like REN
Popularity 1.2/10
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Pacifica
Pacifica makes plant-based face washes and cleansers in its natural skincare range.
Website: pacificabeauty.com |Brands like Pacifica
Popularity 1.0/10
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RoC
RoC makes gentle and anti-aging face cleansers sold through mass retail.
Website: rocskincare.com |Brands like RoC
Popularity 1.0/10
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29
GlyMed Plus
GlyMed Plus makes glycolic-based face cleansers and skincare products.
Website: glymedplus.io |Brands like GlyMed Plus
Popularity 1.0/10
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30
NeoStrata
NeoStrata makes alpha hydroxy acid face cleansers and exfoliating washes.
Website: neostrata.ca |Brands like NeoStrata
Popularity 1.0/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Dove | dove.com | /DoveIndia | dove | @Dove_IND | DoveIndia |
| NIVEA | nivea.com.au | /NiveaAustralia | nivea_anz | @niveaaustralia | – |
| Elemis | us.elemis.com | – | – | – | – |
| Cetaphil | cetaphil.com | /Cetaphil | cetaphilus | – | – |
| Garnier | garnierusa.com | /garnierusa | garnierusa | @garnierUSA | GarnierUSA |
| Pears | pearspuresince1807.com | /PearsUS | pears_us | – | – |
| Himalaya | himalaya.com.tr | /himalayaelorguipligi | himalaya_yarns | @Himalayaiplik | Himalaya Knitting yarns |
| The Body Shop | thebodyshop.com | /TheBodyShopIndia | thebodyshopindia | @TheBodyShopIND | The Body Shop India |
| Clearasil | clearasil.us | /pg | clearasil | @clearasil | clearasil |
| CLEAN & CLEAR | cleanandclear.com | /cleanandclearUS | cleanandclear | – | CleanandClearUS |
