Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle yet effective and widely available in most drugstores at a budget-friendly price. In fact, it's the cleanser Dr. Akhavan has been recommending to his patients since he was in medical school. “This cleanser's accessibility and affordability, combined with its proven track record of being gentle yet effective, makes it the best drugstore face wash for individuals with sensitive skin,” Dr. Akhavan says. It contains hydrating, soothing ingredients like glycerin and propylene glycol to help the skin stay moisturized and protected.
This cleanser from Cetaphil boasts a creamy, silky texture (hello hydration). It doesn't foam up, so don't expect an intensive lather with this cleanser. Plus, it's fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, which means it won't irritate your skin or clog your pores.
Glamour copy director Talley Sue Hohlfeld particularly loves the feel: “It spreads smoothly and feels both rich and liquid. You can apply it to dry skin and then simply wipe most of it off, but I usually pat a little water on my skin and then follow with the cleanser, rubbing gently in circles. It feels so good that sometimes I just stand there making circles and making circles and making circles all over my face. And then I realize I should probably rinse it off and get to bed. It rinses away easily, so I don’t need to splash water everywhere; a very wet washcloth wipes it away well. My skin feels clean and hydrated—moisturized without feeling like face moisturizer.”