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NewBeauty Awards: Skin Cleansers

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Photography by Ben Yomtov and Ryan Monaghan for White Honey with styling by Wayne Warner
This article first appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of New Beauty. Click here to subscribe

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BEST CLEANSING MILK

Inspired by the pure mountain air of the French Alps where the brand cultivates its herbarium, Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk ($30) sweeps away the day while preserving skin’s healthy bacteria with nutrient-rich herbs.

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BEST MICELLAR WATER

A gentle micellar water that cleanses, brightens and costs less than $10 sounds too good to be true, but Garnier Brightening Micellar Cleansing Water + Vitamin C ($9) made us believers. Plus, it’s also a great makeup brush cleaner.

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BEST FOAM CLEANSER

Though some foams get a bad rep for stripping skin, glowoasis CloudCleanse Cloud-Whipped Foaming Cleanser ($26) beats the stigma with its pH-balancing, vitamin-rich formula and deep-cleaning microbubbles that leave pores gunk-free.

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BEST EYE MAKEUP REMOVER

Skin around the eyes is delicate, so removing mascara and liner shouldn’t be a tug-of-war situation. Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover ($17) takes everything off—even waterproof—without irritating eyes or leaving behind a greasy mess.

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BEST OIL-FREE CLEANSER

This gentle holy grail now comes in an oil-free version: philosophy purity made simple one-step oil-free facial cleanser ($25) uses bamboo extract to deliver a clean, matte finish without any pore-clogging ingredients.

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BEST CLEANSING OIL

Year after year, hydrophilic BABOR HY-ÖL ($36) hits the high note for delivering deep-cleaning, pore-clearing power—no matter your skin type—using natural plant oils.

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BEST CREAM CLEANSER

Guinot Clean Logic Cleansing Cream ($54) feels like a cozy down comforter on dry skin as it swaps dirt and makeup for serious moisturizers like shea oil, hyaluronic acid and seaweed that help strengthen the skin’s lipid barrier.

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BEST GEL CLEANSER

This year marks the fifth time we’ve crowned Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser ($38) because no other gel we’ve tried seems to banish oil and grime the way this willow barkbased one does. If your skin veers on the too-shiny side, add this to cart ASAP.

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BEST CLEANSING BALM

Ideal for double-cleansing experts and novices alike, citrus-scented The Beauty Spy Seoul Cleansing Balm ($19) turns makeup removal into an indulgent massage, melting away a full face of makeup.

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BEST MAKEUP-REMOVING WIPES

So much more than your average cleansing cloths, plant-based Billie Wonder Wipes ($9) are biodegradable and soaked in hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to treat your skin on even the laziest days.

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