Foam cleansers are a popular choice for people with acne-prone skin. They're designed to remove excess oil and dirt from the face without drying out the skin. Here are some of the best facial foam cleansers for your needs.
$52.00
Kiehl's cleanser foams up but has this jelly feeling bubbles that's very pleasant to use. ...I love foaming cleansers with scent.
What it is: A gentle face wash that cleanses and nurtures without over-drying for clean skin that looks fresh.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Acne, and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Calendula Extract: Provides skin-soothing properties
- Glycerin: Supports the moisture barrier for softer-feeling skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
What Else You Need to Know: This face cleanser is made with calendula flower extract derived from petals handpicked in the Mediterranean.
$92.00
Acne redness and irritation is nearly gone!...But I chose the calming formula this time because I am currently going through a bad cystic acne breakout and I have a lot of redness and dryness. ...Caused breakout and scarring...On top of that, while my skin feels great after use, its caused a acne breakout all over one cheek which I've NEVER had before.
What it is: A gentle, water-activated exfoliant of nourishing Japanese rice bran that transforms to a creamy foam for smooth, polished skin with a healthy-looking glow.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Rice Bran: A nonabrasive daily physical exfoliant rich in vitamins and proteins.
- Hadasei-3™, Tatcha’s Proprietary Complex of Rice, Green Tea, and Algae: Amino acids and AHAs (lactic acid) from double fermentation to resurface and plump.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.
$40.50
It works well for me (dry-combination, acne-prone), my mom (oily, in her 50s), and my 17 year old brother (oily, very acne-prone). ...I got this after taking a new medication that caused constant breakouts. Its been a great face wash that I can use daily and legit works, foams up if you add water but you can leave it in the more 'jelly' consistency too.
What it is:
A detoxifying charcoal gel wash for men that delivers a deep-pore clean.
What it is formulated to do:
Charcoal Face Wash contains natural charcoal to draw out the dirt and excess oil that can clog pores. The soothing, non-drying lather gently foams away impurities, detoxifies, and purifiesleaving all skin types feeling fresh and comfortable.
What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested and 100 percent fragrance-free.
$38.00
He has oilier, more acne prone skin than I do, and it's a touch too drying for me as an everyday wash, but it's perfect for him....Great no-fuss cleanser...I also make him wear sunscreen daily, and this cleanser does a great job at taking it off at the end of the day and prevents those "sunscreen breakouts".
What it is: An efficient and invigorating face wash for men that’s paraben- and alcohol-free.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Caffeine: Energizes and reduces dullness.
- Vitamin E: Neutralizes skin-damaging free radicals.
- Menthol: Quickly provides a refreshing feeling to skin.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one
$40.50
Skinfix tends to focus on performance rather than flashiness, and their Eczema+ Prebiotic Foaming Oil Cleanser is no different. It is a silky, lightweight oil that transforms into a gentle foam when mixed with water. ...A gentle, gel cleanser...I think this would work well for anyone who needs a more gentle foaming cleanser. I would recommend this in particular for anyone with sensitive, dehydrated, dry, or damaged skin.
What it is: A dermatologist developed non-stripping, gentle oil-to-foam pre-biotic cleanser that thoroughly cleanses ultra-dry, eczema-prone skin, leaving it feeling soothed and hydrated.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Patented B-L3™ Complex: A patented biomimetic compound that delivers lasting support to skin's moisture barrier.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: A pre-biotic that targets itchiness and discomfort due to dry skin.
- Glycerin: A humectant that helps skin retain moisture and relieves dryness while soothing.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty
$19.00
This cleanser makes my face feel so smooth afterwards. Also, love the consistency and that it’s not a foaming cleanser. ...i never tried this cleanser before the reformulation so i’m not sure how it previously performed. i believe they added hyaluronic acid and i have NO complaints. honestly, i was surprised at how much i liked this product. i haven’t used glow recipe in years but this cleanser will definitely become a staple. it’s very creamy and foams up nicely. i use it at night and my skin feels clean and refreshed without that “stripped” feeling. i think this is great for all skin types although it is a foaming cleanser. this isn’t the typical foaming cleanser that cleans your pores dry, this actually feels hydrating and has skin loving ingredients. shoutout to glow recipe for this awesome cleanser. def recommend.
What it is: A gentle hydrating cleanser packed with ceramides and colloidal oatmeal to nourish skin while effectively melting away makeup, SPF, and excess oil.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Oiliness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ceramides: Supports skin barrier health to visibly reduce redness & deliver long-lasting hydration.
- Colloidal Oatmeal and Avocado Oil: Hydrates, nourishes skin and soothes redness.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin by holding up to 1000x its w
$24.50
This foaming cleanser is so gentle and soft on the skin. ...A good cleanser!...I am an avid lover of Evereden products as I have dry skin and have always found their products to be non-irritating. This cleanser is effective, but I struggle to use foaming cleansers as my skin tends to feel tight afterwards.
What it is: A cleanser for kids’ skincare needs, formulated with MegaVitamin Complex™ to gently clear buildup in pores and balance skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Highlighted Ingredients:
- MegaVitamin Complex™: Combination of amino acids and omegas to protect, hydrate, and soothe skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps dry skin by attracting and sealing in moisture.
- Sunflower Extract: Promotes a strong skin barrier and is recommended by dermatologists and the World Health Organization.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: Help your child p
$74.00
A facial wash that works wonders!...I received this complementary facial wash to try out and I love it! It’s got a silky light foaming texture that leaves my face feeling refreshed and not dried out like other products I have used before. ...Fave cleanser..a creamy lather...It lathers into a creamy foam and leaves my skin feeling super supple. You only need a tiny bit so it’s lasting
What it is: An enzyme gel cleanser that gently exfoliates and removes pollutants from the skin to reveal a brighter, smoother complexion.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Patented Tri-Enzyme Technology: Effectively breaks up the accumulation of dead skin cells.
- Babassu Oil: Rich in lauric and myristic acid, this conditions skin.
- White Truffle: Soothes and supports the natural microflora of the skin.
What Else You Need to Know: Reveal a more even and radiant complexion free of pollutants, dirt, and impurities with this gently foaming gel cleanser. Patented Tri-Enzym
$24.50
Relaxing Nighttime Cleanser...I would love to see a foaming cleanser version of this product, or a nighttime moisturizer with the same lavender properties....Just be aware it does not foam up like some other cleansers do. It has Rapeseed Oil which is moisturizing and doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or tight afterwards.
What it is: A calming cream facial cleanser packed with plant extracts that effectively cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural, healthy oils.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rapeseed Oil: A source of fatty acids rich in antioxidant properties.
- Chamomile: A calming, soothing agent that cares for visible blemishes and eczema and soothes irritation.
- Shiitake Mushroom Extract: Improves skin barrier strength and encourages a feeling of renewal.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$51.00
Nice foam peel! It goes on like a cleanser which is different. ...I love this foam micropeel!! I didn't know you use this on dry skin so I like to use it first thing in the morning instead of washing my face.
What it is: A micropeel cleanser with mandelic acid and AHAs that brightens, exfoliates, and eliminates dead skin cells for visibly brighter skin in as little as 30 seconds.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Offers gentle exfoliation, visibly evens skin tone, and is more gentle than other AHAs.
- AHA Fruit Acids: Gently exfoliate for a visibly brighter complexion.
- Grape Water: Moisturizes and soothes.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tri