You can use soap bars to clean your face and remove light makeup? Yes, actually. While it sounds odd, there are numerous soap bars out there designed just for the face – think exfoliating, deep cleansing, for acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin.
Plus, it’s perfect for those amongst us who are looking to make our skincare routines a little more eco-friendly since these soap bars often come in simple paper-based packaging.
Here, six facial cleanser soap bars for varying skin concerns you may just fall in love with:
First up, the African Black Soap Facial Cleansing Bar by Nubian Heritage ($5.97) meant to clarify acne-prone skin by removing bacteria, oil, and impurities. Key ingredients include aloe vera, oats, and vitamin E to combat inflammation, bacteria, and soothe irritations.
Next up, an exfoliating facial cleanser bar with a full range of acids in the likes of AHAs, BHAs, PHAs, along with niacinamide 2 per cent, and tea tree oil (10,000 PPM). Sounds pretty serious and hardcore? Yes, it is. There are three key benefits to the Some By Mi Miracle Cleansing Bar ($14.51) – deep pore cleansing, brightening, and moisturising. According to users who have used it and left reviews, this soap bar clears up face and back acne pretty well – all without irritating or drying out the skin.
For those of you with acne-prone, sensitive skin, try this Transparent Soap Bar ($4.55) from Neutrogena which promises to clean your skin thoroughly of impurities and product residue – so you have a clean slate for your acne medications.
Here’s another option for those of you with sensitive skin types – the French skincare brand, Gallinée, has recently released a Perfume-Free Cleansing Bar ($19) that helps to support a natural and healthy microbiome (bacteria growth) on your skin. It’s suitable for your entire body from face, body, to your intimate area (gynaecologist tested!), and even for babies.
On a tight budget? Try Sephora’s in-house brand, Sephora Collection’s All-Over Face & Body Solid Cleanser ($10) which comes in four different variations – coconut milk to nourish the skin, charcoal to exfoliate the skin, cactus for hydration, and watermelon for a burst of sweet, smelling scent.
Finally, the Pekee Bar ($40) by the cult-loved skincare brand, Drunk Elephant. There are two key benefits of this soap bar – removing impurities and oils that may clog your pores, and balancing the skin. While the price looks steep at $40, just note that this soap bar comes in a massive 120g size and it dries up pretty well (doesn’t melt away).