The T-Zone is a part of your face that's exposed to the sun's rays, wind, and pollution. It's also where you tend to get the most dirt, oil, and makeup build-up. To keep your skin looking its best, you need to clean it regularly. But which cleanser should you use? There are many options available, but here are some of our favorites.
$81.00
This does a great job at keeping my skin clear, my dry cheeks moisturized and strips the oil (but not too much) from my t-zone. I use it in conjunction with the toner of the same line....This is the best face wash I have used. I have sensitive skin, acne prone, and combination skin with a very oily t-zone. ...One of the Best Face Washes
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.
$39.00
Good for oily skin or t-zones...I only use in my t-zone or after a workout....My favorite face wash. My skin feels so fresh and clean after using it, and it keeps my oily T zone in check.
What it is: A best-selling cleanser that easily rinses away makeup, impurities and surface oils for skin that feels comfortably clean.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mint: Reinvigorates the skin’s appearance.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$40.50
It cleared up any blemishes and reduced the amount of oil I had on my T-zone! I loveeeee it! It's a must by for both men and women!...my bf got this face wash with the cleansing brush. i ran out of face wash and he had never used it, so I used it instead and I LOVE it. my face has not been this clear in soooo long. my face feels less oily, and stays that way longer. plus I love that this face wash has almost 2 ounces more for the same price as the "women's" bottle. sounds like a great deal to me!!
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.
$30.00
It gently exfoliates, helps clear up and prevent breakouts, and cleaned up a lot of the blackheads I tend to get in my t-zone. I recommend immediately following with moisturizer so your skin doesn't get dried out....He says he also uses it on a cotton swab to clean his oily T zone area and forehead. It has a refreshing alcohol tingle to it and should be paired with a good moisturizer.
What it is:
A daily exfoliator for multiple skin types.
What it is formulated to do:
This gentle yet powerful exfoliator de-flakes and smooths skin’s surface to reveal clearer skin. It preps for shave, unclogs pores, and minimizes oil buildup for a healthy look.
$69.00
Lovely lactic wash...A little goes a long way. I use on my T zone first, helps with cleaning out pores, taking away dead skin and over time decreasing the pore size.
What it is: A two-in-one exfoliating cleanser that helps retexturize aging skin to achieve a fresh, smooth surface.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid: Hydrates and exfoliates skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps nourish and protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
$46.00
I have combination skin, with the skin in my t zone being dry and flaky. First off, this product smells amazing! ...Only thing is that it does leave my T-zone a bit oily after, recommended more for dry skin!
What it is: A gentle sugar scrub that melts away excess oil, buildup, and debris without stripping skin, to reveal a visibly softer, smoother complexion that glows.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Scrub
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Probiotic Extracts: Smooth.
- Sugar: Delivers gently physical exfoliation.
- Papaya and Pineapple Enzymes: Visibly brighten, exfoliate, and remove impurities.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Packed with probiotic extracts and superfoods, this dermatologist-tested scrub works overtime to visibly polish
$74.00
I am usually oily in the T-zone of my face. Since I've started this product, I feel hydrated or balanced. ...I have combination skin and the cleanser did a great job minimizing sebum production in the t zone and stabilizing my cheeks. Skin feels clean and refreshed and ready to receive my serum and moisturizer.
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
This made my cheeks feel hydrated but didn't make my t-zone oily. I didn't feel any tightness at all. ...I absolutely love the Daydreamer Super Gentle Face Wash. I have really sensitive skin, and have trouble with facial redness.
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.
$39.00
He's got combination skin/ an oily t-zone. His skin is also really sensitive and gets irritated easily. ...I got this for my husband because he gets pretty bad black heads on his T-zone. After a week of using this there is a noticeable improvement on his skin.
What it is:
A cleanser that clears the way for closer shaves.
What it is formulated to do:
This pre-shave essential sweeps away dead flakes and oil, reviving the surface as it prepares skin for closer, nick-free shaves. Ideal for all skin types, it contains rounded granules that won't scratch skin, helps reduce ingrown hairs, and easily lifts the beard. Skin is left clear, refreshed, and smooth.
$43.00
I bought this to give my t-zone a deep clean about once a week. It's definitely a more aggressive exfoliator and wouldn't recommend to people with sensitive skin. ...I have combination, pretty clear skin with some enlarged pores on my cheeks and some congestion in my T Zone, so the perfect exfoliant is a necessity.
What it is: A gentle yet effective face scrub that uses polishing power from nature—Bamboo & Mineral Silica—to reduce the look of pores and reveal smoother-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Bamboo and Mineral Silica: Gently and effectively buff skin for a polished look.
- Tourmaline: Purifies and visibly re-energizes skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.