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The 12 best face washes for men

Face washes are utterly crucial element to absolutely anyone’s grooming and skincare routine. If you don’t have a face wash you know you can rely on, the rest of your skincare routine counts for little. For this reason, it’s extremely worthwhile shopping around for a product which you can be sure takes care of your daily cleansing needs. Put simply, a face wash is the backbone of good skincare: the starting point from which to build your routine. When picking the right face wash for you, you should always factor in your skin type, and there are plenty of products which are specially designed to tailor to those with oily, sensitive, dry, or combination skin. In this article, we take you through the best face washes for men.

The best face washes for men

  1. Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser 200ml
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    Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser 200ml

    Recommended for: the person who’s always on trend

    First on our list of the best face washes for men is the Aesop Amazing Face Cleanser. Aesop are the epitome of stylish skincare, and their Amazing Face Cleanser is works just as well in your flatlay as it does on your skin.

    It’s a fantastic all round product, but is particularly useful for those with an oily skin-type. Maximise it’s soothing effects by using with cold water, which balances the skin and helps to regulate oil production. Lavender, ylang ylang and tangerine give the face wash its fantastic scent and nutritive properties.

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  2. Clinique for Men Charcoal Face Wash 200ml
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    Clinique for Men Charcoal Face Wash 200ml

    Recommended for: blemish-prone, oily skin

    Another product which is extremely effective for those with oily skin, the Clinique for Men Charcoal Face Wash makes use of the absorbent properties of charcoal to sponge up excess dirt and oil, cleaning deep into pores and unclogging them.

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  3. Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser (150ml)
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    Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser (150ml)

    Recommended for: drier skin types

    The Omorovicza Moor Cream Cleanser is a luxurious cleanser, which makes use of absorbent and health-promoting Hungarian Moor Mud to draw out impurities and dirt without inflaming sensitive skin. It’s also protective and moisturising, making it a perfect cleansing solution for those with dry skin. Its camphor, peppermint and eucalyptus oil formulation also makes it an extremely refreshing face wash which is perfect for a morning routine.

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  4. Baxter of California Daily Face Wash 236ml
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    Baxter of California Daily Face Wash 236ml

    Recommended for: sensitive skin

    The Baxter of California Daily Face Wash is a sulphate-free, fragrance-free daily cleanser which eliminates dirt and oil without stripping away crucial nutrients and moisture. It’s suitable for all skin types but is particularly effective for those with sensitive skin.

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  5. Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser
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    Jack Black Deep Dive Glycolic Facial Cleanser

    Recommended for: the face mask lover

    The Glycolic Facial Cleanser from Jack Black is a multi-functional daily face wash which, due to its deeply cleansing and protective properties, makes a perfect cleanser for all skin types. Used in larger quantities, and left to sit on the skin for a longer period of time, it can also be used as an effective face mask which will absorb impurities and resurface the skin.

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  6. Elemis TFM Deep Cleanse Facial Wash 150ml
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    Elemis TFM Deep Cleanse Facial Wash 150ml

    Recommended for: the monochrome lover

    The Elemis Deep Cleanse Facial Wash is a gentle cleanser which makes use of natural ingredients such as oak bark, spearmint, and milk protein to absorb dirt, grease, and impurities, as well as protect and nourish the skin. Not only is it and extremely effective skincare staple, but we love its sleek monochromatic packaging.

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  7. Lab Series Skincare For Men Multi-Action Face Wash (100ml)
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    Lab Series Skincare For Men Multi-Action Face Wash (100ml)

    Recommended for: skin that needs a refresh

    This Multi-Action Face Wash from Lab Series is a foaming daily cleanser which also makes use of exfoliating beads to buff dead skin cells from the face. This makes it perfect for those that suffer from dry skin.

    Its exfoliating properties are joined by a light, refreshing menthol fragrance, that invigorates while cleansing.

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  8. Antipodes Juliet Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 200ml
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    Antipodes Juliet Daily Balancing Gel Cleanser 200ml

    Recommended for: the superfood lover

    The Antipodes Juliet Brightening Gel Cleanser is formulated with Kiwi, Vinanza Grape Extracts and Hibiscus Flower. Antioxdiant-rich and naturally anti-bacterial, the inclusion of Manuka Honey makes it a perfect solution for those with oily or acne prone skin, as it inhabits the growth of the bacteria responsible for outbreaks. This cleanser is positively packed with superfoods.

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  9. Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 200ml
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    Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 200ml

    Recommended for: rebalancing and resurfacing your skin

    Next on our list of the best face washes for men, the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash from Elemis is an exfoliating daily cleanser which resurfaces the skin using its Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Serum.

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  10. Menscience Daily Face Wash 236ml
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    Menscience Daily Face Wash 236ml

    Recommended for: skin that is prone to irritation/the regularly shaver

    The Menscience Daily Face Wash is a rich, foaming cleanser which is fantastic for removing dirt and grease from oily, acne prone skin. Its Allantoin and Aloe content makes it a highly soothing product, perfect for calming sensitive or easily irritable skin.

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  11. Lab Series Skincare For Men Pro LS All-in-One Cleansing Gel 150ml
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    Lab Series Skincare For Men Pro LS All-in-One Cleansing Gel 150ml

    Recommended for: breakout-prone skin of any type

    The Lab Series Pro All In One Cleansing Gel is a gentle face wash with a low-foaming action that means it won’t irritate oily or sensitive skin. Nourishing and hydrating as well as cleansing, it’s a great choice of cleanser for those looking to build a wider skincare routine.

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  12. Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser 200ml
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    Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser 200ml

    Recommended for: the skincare veteran, who’s prepared to invest a little more in the right product.

    The first Gel Cleanser from the Parsley Seed range by Aesopthe Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser makes use of Jojoba oil and Lactic Acid to nourish and lightly resurface the skin.

    It’s an elevated all-rounder, with exfoliating, cleansing, and re-hydrating properties, formulated with the highest quality ingredients.

    Fantastic for all skin types, it’s particularly useful for those with dry, sensitive, or combination skin.

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Vanessa

Vanessa

Writer and expert

Creative storyteller. Believer in the power of natural ingredients and cruelty-free formulas. Always puts skincare first for a no-makeup look.