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Best cleansers under £15: the affordable options the Stylist beauty team swear by
By Hanna Ibraheem &Lucy Partington
2 years ago
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3 min read
You don’t need to spend a lot to find a good cleanser. Here, our beauty team round up their favourites.
Regardless of what you’ve been up to – working from home, trekking to the office, going to the pub or doing something else altogether – there is one thing you should be doing at the end of each day: cleansing your face properly.
It’s no secret that cleansers are an important part of any skincare routine. No matter what your skin type or concerns, it’s imperative that you take the time to shift any dirt or grime that has built up throughout the day, along with SPF (because you need to apply it every day, regardless of whether the sun is shining or if you’re going outside).
But the best thing about cleansers? Despite their vital role, you don’t need to drop a load of cash to find a really effective one. If you’re looking to switch up your skincare routine, the Stylist beauty team has picked the affordable options they swear by.
Happy face washing…
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Best affordable cleansers
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
CeraVe is a big favourite across the entire Stylist beauty team. This cleanser contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides to keep the skin barrier hydrated and protected.
Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser
As well as offering customised, prescription skincare, Dermatica has now branched out into well-formulated, affordable skincare – and this moisture-balancing, non-drying and non-irritating cleanser ticks all of our boxes.
Shop Dermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser at Dermatica, £12.95
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
Gentle but thorough, this cleanser promises to remove dirt and impurities without stripping the skin or making it feel dry and tight. It’s the ideal one-stop-shop to remove make-up and cleanse skin at the end of a long day.
Shop The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser at Cult Beauty, £11.10
Nivea Derma Skin Clear Face Wash Gel
Formulated for blemish-prone skin, this cleanser contains salicylic acid and niacinamide to remove excess oil and dislodge dirt, grime and pollution that’s built up throughout the day.
Q+A Oat Milk Cream Cleanser
Affordable but always effective, this Q+A cleanser is perfect for removing make-up thanks to its natural, oat-based amino acid surfactants that help refresh skin and ensure it remains feeling soothed and hydrated.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Gel
If you have sensitive skin, this cleanser could be the one for you. It’s a halfway house between a gel and an oil, meaning it melts make-up away brilliantly, and leaves skin feeling nourished. It doesn’t foam like you’d might expect, but instead goes a little milky and rinses off with ease.
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
“In my job, I often experiment with new skincare bits – some of which can leave my skin slightly irritated,” explains Hanna Ibraheem, Stylist’s beauty director. “But this cleanser has been the perfect option for keeping it soothed. Made up of oat kernel oil and oat powder, it’s gentle but manages to leave my skin feeling clean and fresh.”
Better yet, this cleanser is a multi-tasker. “You can massage it onto damp skin like a normal cleanser or, if your skin is feeling particularly aggravated, leave it on for 10 minutes for a quick, nourishing face mask.”
Shop The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm at Cult Beauty, £9.99
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
La Roche Posay’s Effaclar range is cult for its gentle yet effective formulas. “I first discovered this cleanser when I was looking for something that would help to clear up my acne-prone skin and it’s seriously incredible,” says Lucy Partington, freelance beauty editor. “Best used after removing make-up, it helps get rid of any lingering impurities while also working to eliminate any excess oil and sebum. The gel formula makes it super satisfying to use, plus it’s formulated with thermal spring water so it won’t cause irritation or sensitivity in skin either.”
Shop La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel at Cult Beauty, £13
Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser
Super creamy and oh-so-satisfying to use, this oat-based cleanser is fragrance free, non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores) and is gentle enough for even the most sensitive of skin types.
Shop Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser at Boots, £8.39
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