How to Choose a Cleanser for Your Skin Type
Cleansing is the one step everyone does, and the one most likely to be too harsh. Here is how to match cleanser texture and surfactants to your skin, and when a second cleanse is worth it.

A low-foaming cream cleanser with glycerin and mild surfactants — the type of formula that suits skin that feels tight after washing.
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Gentle Hydrating Cream Cleanser is a low-foaming cream / milk product in the skincare category, typically sold in a 150 ml format. It is most often chosen by people looking for dry skin, sensitive skin, tightness after cleansing.
Massage over damp skin for 30–60 seconds, rinse with lukewarm water, then apply moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.
The safest default cleanser for most people, and the one to switch to before adding another soothing product to your routine.
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Cleansing is the one step everyone does, and the one most likely to be too harsh. Here is how to match cleanser texture and surfactants to your skin, and when a second cleanse is worth it.
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