22 Cleansers for ALL Types of Skin Needs: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Cleanser

Porcelain Deep Cleansing Gel

A gentle yet effective cleanser, the Porcelain Deep Cleansing Gel deeply cleans your skin without drying it out. With coconut extracts, it lifts away dirt, makeup, and impurities, leaving your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.

Soothing ingredients like chamomile, cucumber, and aloe vera help calm and hydrate the skin as you cleanse. It also contains soy amino acids and bladderwrack to keep your skin soft and protected from daily stress.

Papaya and yeast extracts prevent breakouts, while nordihydroguaiaretic acid supports gentle skin renewal. Use it daily for clean, balanced, and healthy skin.

The Porcelain Deep Cleansing Gel retails for S$76 on Porcelain Skin.

Senka Perfect Whip

Senka’s Perfect Whip has been Japan’s number one facial cleanser for years and it’s loved for giving skin a clear, bright, and healthy bare look.

Its Nomitsu Technology creates a rich, cushiony foam with microscopic bubbles that remove dirt, fine dust, dead cells, and PM2.5 particles. Infused with Japanese white silk cocoon essence for smoothness, double hyaluronic acid for hydration, and Aqua-in-Pool to strengthen the skin barrier, it leaves skin soft, supple, and protected.

The Perfect Whip range comes in various formulations to suit different skin types and concerns, all delivering the same gentle yet highly effective cleansing experience.

Senka Perfect Whip retails for S$8.90 at Watsons. 

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (Mild)

Fantastic for people with dry to combination skin, the Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (Mild) gently cleanses while lightly exfoliating without aggravating dryness. Its dermatologist-developed, fragrance-free formula effectively removes dirt and impurities while preserving the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

The silky, non-drying texture leaves skin feeling fresh, soft, and comfortable after every wash. Suitable for daily use, it preps the skin perfectly for the next steps in your skincare routine.

Many praise its ability to balance gentle care with effective cleansing, making it a go-to choice for those seeking a mild yet reliable cleanser for healthy, comfortable skin all year round.

Clinique Liquid Facial Soap (Mild) retails for S$45 (200ml) at Sephora.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a holy grail for many skincare lovers, especially on the r/SkincareAddiction subreddit. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, it deeply hydrates while gently removing dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Its non-foaming, creamy texture soothes and nourishes, making it perfect for dry or sensitive skin types. Dermatologist-developed and fragrance-free, it’s suitable for daily use and helps maintain healthy, balanced skin.

Many users praise its ability to leave skin feeling clean, soft, and refreshed without any tightness, cementing its reputation as a simple yet highly effective cleanser for all-year-round skincare routines.

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser retails for S$27.05 (473ml) at Amazon.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser

For a super gentle cleansing experience, the Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser ticks all the right boxes. Dermatologist-tested, vegan, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and ophthalmologist-tested, it’s even safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

This pH-balanced gel-cream formula works for all skin types, using gentle, conditioning ingredients to effectively dissolve dirt, oil, and makeup. Unlike harsher cleansers, it leaves skin feeling soft, nourished, and never stripped.

Its unique texture glides smoothly over the skin, making it a pleasure to use morning and night. Loved for its simplicity and effectiveness, it’s perfect for those who want clean, comfortable skin without any unnecessary irritation.

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser retails for S$22 (177ml) at Glossier. 

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Foam Cleanser

You may have heard of its holy grail-worthy toner. You know – the one that has a premium label stuck to it with claims that it is infused with five types of hyaluronic acid?

Its hyaluronic foam cleanser may not be as famous as the toner, but is a hidden gem well-loved by its users. With an impressive 5/5 star rating on Amazon and Watsons, this cleanser is infused with four types of hyaluronic acid to replenish and preserve essential moisture in the skin to visibly improve skin texture. You’ll be left with softer, more supple and hydrated skin!

Hada Labo Gokujyun Hyaluronic Foam Cleanser retails for S$17.10 (160ml) at Watsons.

Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser

Mario Badescu is a name that would instantly come to mind when talking about skincare for acne-prone and oily skin, and their Acne Facial Cleanser is one of the brand’s most loved products.

Formulated with salicylic acid, it treats existing pimples while preventing future breakouts by gently exfoliating and unclogging pores. To keep skin calm and comfortable, it’s enriched with soothing aloe vera and chamomile, which help reduce redness and inflammation.

This gentle yet effective formula purifies without over-drying, making it ideal for daily use. With regular use, skin appears clearer, smoother, and more balanced for a healthier complexion.

Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser retails for S$32 (177ml) at Sephora.

Cetaphil PRO Acne Prone Oil Control Foam Wash

This cleanser is clinically proven to remove 99% of excess oil without over-drying or stripping the skin, making it ideal for oily and sensitive skin types. The Cetaphil PRO Acne Prone Oil Control Foam Wash uses Zinc Technology to reduce surface oil and shine while calming and soothing the skin.

Its deep-cleansing, pH-balanced formula gently removes pore-clogging impurities through an instant foaming pump, leaving skin feeling fresh and clean.

Dermatologically tested and gentle enough for daily use, it can also be used alongside acne medication, helping to maintain a healthy-looking complexion while keeping excess oil and breakouts under control.

Cetaphil PRO Acne Prone Oil Control Foam Wash retails for S$35.20 (236ml) at Watsons. 

Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser

The Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser is a light, non-foaming gel that soothes, hydrates, and delivers powerful antibacterial benefits.

Ideal for oily and breakout-prone skin, it keeps shine under control while helping to prevent future blemishes. Infused with cucumber, aloe vera, and thyme, it calms irritation, cools the skin, and promotes faster recovery from acne.

This gentle yet effective formula also removes all traces of face and eye makeup without stripping the skin’s natural moisture. By balancing oil production and providing a refreshing cleanse, it leaves skin feeling clean, comfortable, and ready for the rest of your skincare routine.

Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser retails for S$63 (185ml) at Sephora.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

Gentle and mattifying, this Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser is perfect for those who want to control excess oil and clear out clogged pores.

Powered by Amazonian White Clay, it works to detoxify and exfoliate, removing impurities and dead skin cells for a smoother, more refined texture. Aloe Barbadensis adds a boost of hydration while soothing and calming the skin, ensuring it stays comfortable and balanced after cleansing.

With regular use, it helps minimise the appearance of pores and promotes a fresh, radiant complexion. One of the best cleansers on the market? Absolutely and your skin will thank you.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser retails for S$50 (150ml) at all Kiehl’s retail outlets and counters.

Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser

Enriched with charcoal, the Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser is perfect for those dealing with enlarged pores, a dull complexion, or oily skin. The charcoal works to draw out impurities and excess oil, helping to deeply cleanse and detoxify.

It’s also infused with vitamin P from citrus peel, brightening vitamin C, and exfoliating glycolic acid to smooth skin texture and promote a clearer, more radiant appearance. This powerhouse combination not only refines and brightens but also helps prevent acne breakouts.

The gel formula provides a gentle yet thorough cleanse, leaving skin refreshed and ready to absorb the benefits of your skincare.

Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser retails for S$54 (150ml) at Amazon.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

One bottle of Bioderma’s Sensibio H2O is sold every second worldwide and it’s easy to see why. Perfect for sensitive or irritated skin, it removes face and eye makeup in one step while also working as a no-rinse facial cleanser.

Its pH 5.5 formula contains high-quality micelles with glycerol ester, a gentle surfactant similar to skin’s natural lipids.

Combined with highly purified water and four natural sugars—rhamnose, mannitol, xylitol, and fructooligosaccharides, it soothes, reduces irritation, and prevents inflammation. The result is soft, calm, and healthy skin without redness or flakiness. It also comes in variants tailored for dehydrated or oily skin.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water retails for S$16 (100ml), S$29.40 (250ml) and S$42.70 (500ml) at Amazon Primenow, Guardian Health and Beauty, LazMall Official Store, Shopee Mall Official Store, Unity, Watsons, and Welcia.

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Highly raved about on Sephora’s review page with a total of 10,000 reviews and an average of a 4.5/5 star rating, this cleanser is loved even by reviewers with chronic, easily irritable sensitive skin.

They LOVED how this product felt on their skin and how it was one of the only products not to break them out. How awesome does that sound?

It has a light, refreshing scent that is loved by many, and it leaves skin feeling fresh and supple after each use. Fragrance-free with a light, refreshing scent, and leaving the skin fresh and supple after each use.

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser retails for S$24 (50ml) and S$60 (150ml) at Fresh retail outlets and Sephora.

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Those with sensitive skin would know to avoid SLS, fragrance, and essential oils—and this jelly cleanser is free from all of them.

The Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser uses a unique blend of mild surfactants and makeup-dissolving emollients to remove all traces of makeup, excess oil, pollution, and daily grime without irritating the skin. With a gentle, pH-balanced formula of 5.5, it leaves skin feeling clean, soft, and comfortable.

Non-irritating and non-sensitising, it’s suitable for all skin types, especially easily irritated skin. Cruelty-free and consciously formulated, it’s a reliable choice for a thorough yet gentle cleanse every day.

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser retails for S$52 (150ml) at Sephora.

Burt’s Bees Facial Cleanser

Well-known for its yummy-smelling lip balms, Burt’s Bees also has a sensitive skin cleanser that deserves just as much love. Soap-free, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic, it’s clinically shown to be gentle even on the most delicate skin.

Infused with soothing aloe vera, this non-irritating formula effectively removes impurities without leaving skin feeling dry or tight, instead keeping it nourished, soft, and healthy-looking. Loved for its refreshing and clean finish, it’s perfect for daily use to maintain comfort and balance.

As with all Burt’s Bees products, it’s clean, consciously crafted, and kind to both your skin and the planet

Burt’s Bees Facial Cleanser retails for S$36 (170g) at Sephora.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser

Suitable for all skin types, the First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser is infused with powerful botanical antioxidants that protect skin from damaging free radicals while delivering a gentle yet effective cleanse.

Its whipped texture transforms into a rich cream when blended with water, removing surface oils, makeup, dirt, and grime without stripping the skin. pH-balanced and soothing, it helps maintain the skin’s natural acidity while calming redness and irritation.

Reviewers love how it keeps skin soft, supple, and hydrated, evens out skin tone over time, and reduces breakouts. Daily use promotes a calmer, healthier, and more resilient complexion.

First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser retails for S$25 (56.7g), S$40 (142g), S$54 (226g) at Sephora.

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser

The Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser is a gentle yet effective exfoliating cleanser that combines both physical and chemical exfoliation for a deep, thorough cleanse. Infused with BHA and ultra-nourishing olive oil, it works to remove buildup, decongest pores, and minimise their appearance, leaving skin feeling smooth and refined.

Its creamy texture ensures the skin is cleansed without dryness, providing hydration while promoting suppleness and softness.

Regular use helps reveal a healthy, radiant glow, making it ideal for those seeking a cleanser that not only purifies but also nourishes, balances, and revitalises the skin for a fresh, luminous complexion.

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser retails for S$138 (125ml) at The Naturally Better Company.

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant And Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil

A holy grail list of facial cleansers is most certainly NOT complete without at least one mention of Shu uemura on the list.

A cult skincare product that has stood the testament of time since 1967, the Anti/oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil is by far the most highly rated (and bought) on Sephora.

Targeting at pollution damage and removing impurities and makeup, this cleanser is loved for how it delivers suppleness and radiance to skin. Some reviewers even go as far as proclaiming it the “best facial cleanser” they’ve used.

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant And Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil retails for S$75 (150ml) and S$168 (450ml) at Shu Uemura boutiques and counters, Shu Uemura online, and Sephora.

IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cleanser

Developed with plastic surgeons, the IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cleanser is gentle enough for the delicate eye area thanks to its sulphate-free and soap-free formula.

Combining the benefits of a cleanser and serum, it removes impurities while delivering Anti-Aging Armour Rejuvenating Concentrate to help skin appear refreshed and hydrated. Enriched with nourishing ingredients like collagen, hyaluronic acid, colloidal oatmeal, and a super ceramide complex, it works to restore moisture, improve elasticity, and soothe the skin.

Daily use leaves skin feeling clean, soft, and revitalised while promoting a youthful, radiant glow. A multitasking cleanser that truly cares for your skin.

IT Cosmetics Confidence In A Cleanser retails for S$58 (148ml) at Sephora.

Tatcha The Camellia Cleansing Oil

Great at gently melting away makeup and impurities, this cleansing oil is enriched with camellia oil, a powerhouse of vitamins and omega fatty acids that nourishes and hydrates the skin while helping reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Functioning as a 2-in-1 makeup remover and cleanser, it effortlessly removes waterproof makeup, leaving skin soft and silky. Camellia oil, rich in oleic acid and vitamins A, B, D, and E, works with Hadasei-3™, a proprietary blend of rice, green tea, and algae, to plump, resurface, and deeply hydrate.

Regular use reveals petal-soft, radiant, and healthy-looking skin at any age.

The Camellia Cleansing Oil retails for S$85 (150ml) at Sephora.

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel

Imbued with anti-wrinkle technology, the Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel is a luxurious, oil-free cleanser designed to clarify and brighten skin. Its formula features glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which help remove impurities, excess oil, and makeup while supporting natural cell turnover.

This deep-pore resurfacing action helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of ageing, promoting a smoother, more youthful complexion. Suitable for all skin types, it leaves skin feeling clean, fresh, clarified, and refined.

With regular use, it supports a healthy, radiant, and revitalised complexion, making it a standout anti-ageing cleanser.

Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel retails at S$53.90 (250ml) at Oz Cosmetics.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Treatment Boosting Cleanser

Though on the pricey end, the PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Multi-Action Moisture-Rich Cleanser is widely loved for its effective, multi-tasking formula. Infused with biodegradable wax exfoliating beads, gentle bamboo microbeads, and enzymatic exfoliators, it helps remove impurities, makeup, and surface pollution while refining skin’s texture and boosting radiance.

This moisture-rich cleanser not only cleanses deeply but also prepares the skin to maximize the benefits of PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Serums. Suitable for sensitive skin, it leaves the skin feeling comfortable, healthy, and refreshed.

By protecting against environmental damage, it helps correct visible signs of aging, promoting younger-looking, more beautiful, and luminous skin.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Treatment Boosting Cleanser is available at all Elizabeth Arden counters.