When the weather rapidly fluctuates (as it frequently does in Manhattan), my skin freaks out and I get both body acne and facial acne. I end up with small bumps all over my chin and a few on my forehead, and I have to load up on foundation. I almost always wash my face with an acne-fighting wash, but I decided to seek out some product reviews online to banish this issue for good. I headed to the Sephora Beauty Insider Community [1] for some cleanser recommendations.
Through my research, I've settled on a few great cleansers to turn to when you're struggling with breakouts. Through exfoliation, acne-fighting ingredients, and gentle moisturizers, these products will get your skin back to a calmer state from head to toe.
Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash
If you've been searching for a powerful cleanser that will eradicate zits, the Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Wash [3] ($38) has two percent salicylic acid to banish excess oil and bacteria.
Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser
Gently cleanse your face with the Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser [4] ($28), or leave it on for three minutes for a purifying treatment.
Tatcha The Deep Cleanse
The natural fruit extracts in Tatcha's The Deep Cleanse [5] ($38) gently exfoliate your skin, preventing dead skin cells from clogging your pores.
Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel
Hydrangea leaves in the Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel [6] ($28) cleanse your pores while removing dirt and oil, all without stripping your skin of moisture.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Using alpha hydroxy acids, the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash [7] ($38) will cleanse and gently exfoliate your skin, preventing future breakouts.
Murad Acne Body Wash
After a particularly scorching Summer day, sometimes the best mode of action is rinsing off all that sweat and grime. We swear by the Murad Acne Body Wash [8] ($43), which is formulated with exfoliating glycolic and salicylic acids to keep bumps at bay.
Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash With Glycerin
For an affordable drugstore option, try the Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash with Glycerin [9] ($6), which contains pore-clearing salicylic acid and hydrating glycerin to combat any drying effects.
Mario Badescu AHA Botanical Body Soap
Prefer to go the natural route? The Mario Badescu AHA Botanical Body Soap [10] ($8) contains papaya, grapefruit, and ginseng extracts to slough away dead skin cells that clog pores.