# Best Face Cleansers for Dry Skin

Face Cleansers for dry skin, sorted by goal: 29 the brands list for dry skin, compared by what each label says.

## Short answer

For dry skin, start with CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. CeraVe lists it for normal and dry skin, its key ingredients are ceramides NP, AP and EOP and hyaluronic acid, and it’s sold as fragrance free. If your skin is also sensitive, Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser is listed for normal, dry and sensitive skin. These picks come from brand labels; we haven’t tested them.

## Which one fits your main goal?

- **Glowing, hydrated skin:** [CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-hydrating-facial-cleanser/), because it’s brand-listed for dry skin, and the brand describes it as hydrating.
- **Less tightness and flaking:** [Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-ultracalming-cleanser/), because it’s brand-listed for dry skin, and the brand describes it as nourishing or barrier-supporting.
- **Fewer breakouts and clogged pores:** [Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-breakout-clearing-foaming-wash/), because it’s brand-listed for all skin types, dry skin included, and the brand positions it for breakouts or pores.
- **Smoother-looking fine lines:** [Brickell Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash for Men](https://dermalguide.com/products/brickell-redefining-anti-aging-face-wash-for-men/), because it’s brand-listed for all skin types, dry skin included, and the brand positions it for fine lines or firmness.
- **More even tone and fewer dark spots:** [CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-brightening-vitamin-c-cleanser/), because it’s brand-listed for all skin types, dry skin included, and the brand positions it for tone or dark spots.

## By budget

- **Under $20:** [Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam](https://dermalguide.com/products/laneige-water-bank-blue-hyaluronic-cleansing-foam/)

Bands come from the lowest in-stock store price checked in the last 36 hours, never Amazon.

## All products

| Product | Key ingredients | Skin type (brand) | Fragrance | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-hydrating-facial-cleanser/) | Ceramides NP, AP and EOP, hyaluronic acid | normal and dry skin | Marketed as fragrance free | Not recorded |
| [Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-ultracalming-cleanser/) | Panthenol, cucumber fruit extract, raspberry fruit extract | normal, dry and sensitive skin | No scent flags recorded in our glossary | Not recorded |
| [Brickell Purifying Charcoal Face Wash for Men](https://dermalguide.com/products/brickell-purifying-charcoal-face-wash-for-men/) | Activated charcoal, olive oil, jojoba, aloe, green and white tea | dry, sensitive and oily skin | No scent flags recorded in our glossary | Not recorded |
| [CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Bar](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-hydrating-cleanser-bar/) | Brand doesn’t name one | normal and dry skin | Marketed as fragrance free | Not recorded |
| [Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-intensive-moisture-cleanser/) | Ceramide NP, phytosterols, shea butter, murumuru seed butter, and conditioning oils | dry and normal skin | Scent ingredients flagged | 150 ml |
| [Perricone MD High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/perricone-md-high-potency-classics-nutritive-cleanser/) | Thioctic acid, copper gluconate, zinc gluconate, magnesium aspartate, and sodium laureth sulfate | normal and dry skin | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/elemis-sensitive-cleansing-wash/) | Chamomile, thyme, and lady's mantle | dry and sensitive skin | Scent ingredients flagged | 200 ml |
| [CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Water](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-hydrating-micellar-water/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Marketed as fragrance free | Not recorded |
| [CeraVe Hydrating Makeup Removing Plant-Based Wipes](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-hydrating-makeup-removing-plant-based-wipes/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Marketed as fragrance free | Not recorded |
| [Brickell Redefining Anti-Aging Face Wash for Men](https://dermalguide.com/products/brickell-redefining-anti-aging-face-wash-for-men/) | Hyaluronic acid, MSM, geranium, centella, green tea, sodium ascorbyl phosphate | all skin types | No scent flags recorded in our glossary | Not recorded |
| [CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/cerave-brightening-vitamin-c-cleanser/) | Vitamin C, niacinamide, ceramides | all skin types | No scent flags recorded in our glossary | Not recorded |
| [Lab Series Daily Rescue Hydrating Gel Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/lab-series-daily-rescue-hydrating-gel-cleanser/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | 100 ml |
| [Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-breakout-clearing-foaming-wash/) | Tea tree leaf oil, oleanolic acid, and licorice root extract | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/elemis-dynamic-resurfacing-facial-wash/) | Papain | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | 200 ml |
| [Lab Series All-In-One Multi-Action Exfoliating Face Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/lab-series-all-in-one-multi-action-exfoliating-face-wash/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | 100 ml |
| [Lab Series Anti-Age Max LS Rich Foaming Face Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/lab-series-anti-age-max-ls-rich-foaming-face-wash/) | Trehalose, sodium hyaluronate, green tea, algae | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | 100 ml |
| [Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Cleansing Foam](https://dermalguide.com/products/sulwhasoo-concentrated-ginseng-rejuvenating-cleansing-foam/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam](https://dermalguide.com/products/sulwhasoo-gentle-cleansing-foam/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Perricone MD Neuropeptide Pore-Refining & Resurfacing Cream Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/perricone-md-neuropeptide-pore-refining-resurfacing-cream-cleanser/) | Glycolic acid, lactobionic acid, salicylic acid, niacinamide, peptides | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Laneige Perfect Renew Nourishing Oil-to-Foam Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/laneige-perfect-renew-nourishing-oil-to-foam-cleanser/) | Jojoba seed oil, argan kernel oil, evening primrose oil, ceramide NP, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse](https://dermalguide.com/products/elemis-pro-collagen-hydrating-cleansing-mousse/) | Earth marine water, padina pavonica ferment and inulin | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Sulwhasoo Signature Ginseng Facial Soap](https://dermalguide.com/products/sulwhasoo-signature-ginseng-facial-soap/) | Brand doesn’t name one | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/perricone-md-vitamin-c-ester-citrus-brightening-cleanser/) | Vitamin C Ester, DMAE and copper complex | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Laneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing Foam](https://dermalguide.com/products/laneige-water-bank-blue-hyaluronic-cleansing-foam/) | Blue Hyaluronic Acid, papain, lactic acid, and Undaria pinnatifida extract | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Dermalogica Magnetic[+] Afterglow Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-magnetic-afterglow-cleanser/) | Positively charged hyaluronic acid, murumuru butter, oat, lotus root extract, and 10% glycerin | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Dermalogica Oil to Foam Total Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-oil-to-foam-total-cleanser/) | Sea buckthorn oil and plant-derived prebiotic | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Dermalogica Skin Resurfacing Lactic Acid Cleanser](https://dermalguide.com/products/dermalogica-skin-resurfacing-lactic-acid-cleanser/) | Lactic acid, rose flower oil, and antioxidant conditioning | all skin types | Scent ingredients flagged | Not recorded |
| [Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/clinique-for-men-charcoal-face-wash/) | Charcoal, glycerin | all skin types | Marketed as fragrance free | 200 ml |
| [Clinique For Men Face Wash](https://dermalguide.com/products/clinique-for-men-face-wash/) | Aloe, sucrose | combination and dry skin | Marketed as fragrance free | 200 ml |

## Common questions

### What is the best face cleanser for dry skin?

For dry skin, start with CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser. CeraVe lists it for normal and dry skin, its key ingredients are ceramides NP, AP and EOP and hyaluronic acid, and it’s sold as fragrance free. If your skin is also sensitive, Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser is listed for normal, dry and sensitive skin.

### How many face cleansers here are made for dry skin?

29 of the 51 we track are brand-listed for dry skin. 8 of them name it specifically; the rest are listed for all skin types.

### Which face cleanser for dry skin is the most hydrating?

We can’t measure hydration, since we don’t test products. CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser is the pick here because it’s brand-listed for dry skin, and the brand describes it as hydrating.

Source: https://dermalguide.com/categories/facial-cleansers/dry-skin/. Facts come from brand labels; products were not tested.