The cleansing step of any skincare routine may sometimes seem like just going through the motion to remove impurities and makeup from your face but it’s worthy knowing that you can switch it to these effective facial cleansers that feel amazingly luxurious on your skin.
Text: Ho Guo Xiong / Additional reporting: Arissa Ha
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If you’re on the hunt for a novel cleansing experience, this Boscia cleanser won’t disappoint. After all, the cleanser comes in the form of a bouncy jelly ball that lathers into a rich foam. It contains charcoal to purify the skin and tamarind seed gum and hinoki oil to soothe and hydrate.
This Caolion cleansing stick will ensure that you’ll never need to handle facial wash spills and mishaps when you’re at the gym or on holiday ever again. The balm to oil to foam formula removes makeup and cleanses the skin thoroughly. The brand has a green tea version to soothe irritated skin and a charcoal alternative for people with oily skin.
Fans of the Korean two-step cleansing method constantly rave about this Clinique cleansing balm, and for good reason: The balm transforms into a lightweight oil that removes stubborn makeup. Plus, it washes away completely and leaves behind only fresh, clean skin.
Containing Drunk Elephant’s signature marula oil, as well as other antioxidant-rich oils and plant extracts, this buttery rich cleansing balm promises to remove makeup and dirt while keeping the skin moist. Slaai also comes with a physical scrub made with bamboo and charcoal powder for those looking to achieve a more thorough cleanse.
A cult favourite from the skincare label, the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is packed with hydrating amino acids and calming rose water. It has a jelly-like texture that cleanses without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Best of all, it has a pleasant cucumber scent that calms the senses after a long, stressful day.
Dispensed from an auto-foaming pump, you can expect copious amounts of fluffy, smooth foam that feels plush on the skin from this Senka facial cleanser. It is formulated with Shiseido’s Aqua-In-Pool ingredient and Senka’s silk cocoon essence that ensures your skin remains hydrated and plump after cleansing.
For those who don’t like thicker cleansing balms and oils, this Shu Uemura formulation has a water-like consistency. Despite its lightweight, thin texture, it is able to effectively remove makeup and grime.
With a honey-like consistency that glides smoothly onto the skin, this Softymo cleanser is oh-so-comforting because it heats up during use. The heat helps to open the pores (plus it feels very spa-like) and ensures that the skin is properly cleansed to receive nutrients from your subsequent skincare steps.
Besides its unique powder formula, this Suisai cleanser also contains licorice root, soy milk and watercress extracts that brighten the skin. The convenient single-use packaging also makes it super nifty for short trips and quick gym runs during lunch.
Made with rice enzymes and fine rice powder, this gentle powder cleanser from Tatcha allows you to make your own foaming cleanser. Just pour a 10 cent size amount of powder onto your palm, add a couple drops of water and lather to create a luxurious foam that gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin.