Cleansers & Toners

Face washes, cream and gel cleansers, cleansing oils and balms, micellar water, makeup removers, toners and gentle scrubs. Cleansing is the step most likely to dry skin out in winter, so this department leans toward low-foam, pH-balanced formulas and oil cleansers that remove sunscreen and makeup without stripping.

What to look for: a gentle cleanser you can use twice a day; an oil or balm as the first step if you wear makeup or water-resistant sunscreen; toners without high levels of alcohol if your skin is dry; and physical scrubs used no more than once or twice a week. Lukewarm water, not hot, is kinder to skin in every season.

Continue to moisturizers and serums, or read about caring for sensitive skin.

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