If you’re still scrubbing your face with bar soap and water, you’ll want to stop – now. These days, men’s skincare is a real thing, and with it comes a wide range of face washes – designed for men – and ready to treat any type of skin. You just need to pick the right one. So do yourself a favour and pick up one of these numbers – they’re among the best men’s face washes around (although yes, some are unisex).
By the way, for you bearded gents, we’ve also found some beard washes you’ll want in your bathroom cabinet.
Gentlemen’s Tonic – Hydro Fresh Cream Cleanser
Part of the brand’s new Advanced Derma Care range, this gentle cleanser gets the job done while protecting your mug. The star ingredient is betaine, a naturally-derived amino acid that protects cells from osmotic stress (read: your skin cells won’t freak out). This is one face wash that’ll keep your skin fresh and hydrated.
Dr Dennis Gross – Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel
If you’re dealing with city grime, pollution and workout sweat, you’ll need a deep-cleaning face wash. Luckily, this soap and sulfate-free solution contains willow bark, farnesol and barosma batullina to clense and hydrate. Job done.
Kiehl’s – Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash
New York apothecary brand Kiehl’s is known for doing good skincare products, and this hero-product face wash is no exception. Made with caffeine, menthol, vitamin E, and orange and lemon extracts, this energising face wash will wake you up quick-smart. It’ll also pave the way for a sooth shave, and protect the skin from environmental stress. We love a good multi-tasker.
Hawkins & Brimble – Elemi & Ginseng Face Wash
This London-based brand is all about creating high-quality products with simple, natural ingredients, and the award-winning face wash certainly delivers. As well as delivering on the cleansing function, the gel cleanser contains Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice to nourish the skin with antioxidants and keep breakouts at bay with salicylic acid.
The Ordinary – Squalene Cleanser
A great option for those with sensitive skin, this changeable cleanser is non-comedogenic and soap-free, meaning it’ll clean impurities without drying out your skin. The balm-like cleanser warms between your hands to create an effective oil-like wash that’ll actually trap any nasties on your skin.
Percy Nobleman – Face & Stubble Wash
If you’ve got facial hair, you’ll want to put this on your bathroom counter. Formulated with natural cleansers made from coconut, this face wash will clean and soften your face and stubble. Plus, it’s scented with peppermint and cucumber, so there’s a whiff of manliness about it.
Bulldog – Original Face Wash
Perfect for those in hot climates, this face wash is packed with aloe vera, camelina and green tea, all of which will soothe your skin, leaving it clean and rejuvenated. Look out for the handy 30ml travel-sized bottle.
Nivea Men – Sensitive Face Wash
Specially formulated for sensitive or reactive skin, this popular Nivea cleanser is made with chamomile, witch hazel, and 0% alcohol. Translation: it’ll remove dirt and excess oil while prepping your beard for a shave.
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