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Washing your face consistently is one of the key steps in maintaining the health of your skin and it’s important to select the right product for your skin’s current needs. There is no catchall cleanser, as the requirements of different skin types vary greatly from one person to the next. Here’s our cheat sheet on the cleansers to most effectively cleanse your skin.
IF YOUR SKIN NEEDS A MULTITASKER: MIMETIQUE SKIN CLOUD MAKE UP REMOVER BALM (100 ML), $60
When time is tight, a product that does it all is a must. The Mimetique Skin Cloud Make Up Remover Balm effectively removes your makeup while hydrating, soothing and caring for all skin types, leaving behind fresh, balanced skin in one step.
IF YOUR SKIN IS SENSITIVE: CODEX LABS BIA EXFOLIATING WASH (100 ML), $43
When it comes to sensitive skin, choosing the right cleanser is essential in managing symptoms like redness, dryness, flaking and itchiness. The Codex Labs Bia Exfoliating Wash is microbiome-friendly, gently exfoliating skin with natural jojoba grains that help smooth while soothing and toning.
IF YOUR SKIN IS ACNEIC: BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE LAIT S.R. (250 ML), $74
Those with acne will know that this skin condition requires a tailored skincare experience to soothe flare-ups while caring for the rest of the face. Biologique Recherche Lait S.R. cleanses skin without damaging it, eliminating impurities, excess sebum and makeup to restore balance to the skin and its hydrolipidic film. Pores are unclogged and tightened and skin is shine-free.
IF YOUR SKIN IS SUPER DEHYDRATED: BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE LAIT E.V. (250 ML), $90
Several lifestyle factors can cause skin dehydration, from harsh weather to pollution, airplane travel and unavoidable aging. To remove makeup while restoring the dried-out areas of the face, Biologique Recherche Lait E.V. boasts a selection of active ingredients that leave behind a nourishing veil on the face for a hydrated, supple feel soothed of any sensations of tightness.
IF YOU HAVE AN UNEVEN SKIN TONE: AGENT NATEUR ACID (WASH) LACTIC ACID SKIN BRIGHTENING CLEANSER (120 ML), $85
A dull, uneven skin tone can get a major boost from the right cleanser like Agent Nateur’s Acid (Wash). Featuring the gentle yet powerful exfoliating ingredient lactic acid, this natural cleanser brightens, refines and smooths, all while hydrating any dryness with a redness-calming lavender flower water base.
