Best Face Washes November 2026
Finding the right face wash keeps your skin clean and balanced without causing irritation. This independent comparison highlights top-rated formulas across gel, cream, and balm textures. Compare key features, ingredients, and bottle sizes to choose the best option for your routine.
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The list is unchanged since the last update.
Face Wash: Top 5
1
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser 473ml
from £12.9810 stores
from £12.98
10 stores
2
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml
from £7.6910 stores
from £7.69
10 stores
3
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Refill 473ml
from £10.805 stores
from £10.80
5 stores
4
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm 100ml
from £12.9914 stores
from £12.99
14 stores
5
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 125ml
from £10.4915 stores
from £10.49
15 stores
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser removes makeup while keeping the skin barrier moisturised with a gentle cream formula. It is paraben-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. The generous 473 ml pump bottle provides long-lasting everyday use.
£14.55
£0.03/ml/g
Unknown stock
Beauty The Shop
£14.62
£0.03/ml/g
In stock
Pros
Large 473 ml bottle
Moisturising cream texture
Suitable for sensitive skin
Paraben-free formula
Cons
Not vegan certified
Bulky bottle for travel
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser is a lightweight Korean skincare staple that gently clarifies the skin. It features a vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free formula that helps remove makeup and excess oil. The compact 150 ml tube is easy to handle and travel with.
£8.40
£0.06/ml/g
In stock
£8.40
£0.06/ml/g
In stock
Pros
Vegan and cruelty-free
Paraben-free gel formula
Suitable for all skin types
Compact 150 ml tube
Cons
Smaller volume than 473 ml bottles
May feel less creamy on very dry skin
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Refill offers an eco-conscious way to top up your existing dispenser with 473 ml of gentle cleanser. It features a fragrance-free, moisturising formula tailored for normal to dry skin types. The lightweight gel consistency effectively lifts daily buildup and makeup.
£10.80
£0.02/ml/g
Unknown stock
£14.15
£0.03/ml/g
In stock
£15.75
£0.03/ml/g
In stock
Pros
Eco-friendly refill pouch
Fragrance-free formula
Generous 473 ml volume
Moisturising properties
Cons
Requires a pump bottle to dispense
Only targeted at normal and dry skin
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm is a Korean skincare formula designed to melt away stubborn makeup and daily residue. Its rich balm texture is gentle enough for sensitive, dry, and mature skin. The formula is completely vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free.
Pros
Melting balm consistency
Vegan and cruelty-free
Paraben-free formula
Suitable for mature and sensitive skin
Cons
Smallest volume on the list at 100 ml
Requires rinsing with warm water
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm transforms from a solid balm into a fluid oil to effortlessly dissolve makeup. It rinses off cleanly with a non-greasy finish and is dermatologically tested for all skin types. The 125 ml jar contains a vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free formula.
£19.89
£0.16/ml/g
Unknown stock
Pros
Non-greasy balm finish
Dermatologically tested
Vegan and cruelty-free
Paraben-free formulation
Cons
More expensive price tier than basic gels
Tub packaging requires clean dry hands
Compare specifications
| Skin type | Normal, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive | Normal, Dry | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive, Mature | Normal, Combination, Dry, Oily, All, Sensitive, Mature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men | Women, Men |
| Consistency/Type | Cream | Gel | Gel | Balsam | Balsam |
| Claims | Paraben-free | Vegan, Cruelty free, Paraben-free | Eco, Fragrance free | Vegan, Cruelty free, Paraben-free | Vegan, Cruelty free, Paraben-free, Dermatologically tested |
| Quantity | 473 ml/g | 150 ml/g | 473 ml/g | 100 ml/g | 125 ml/g |
| Features | Moisturising, Make up removal | Make up removal | Moisturising, Make up removal | Make up removal | Make up removal, Non-greasy |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
