Foaming cleansers get a bad reputation for being harsh, drying, and leaving the skin feeling squeaky clean. Sound familiar?

Many customers have sadly slowly parted ways with these bubbly, sudsy-type foaming cleansers due to this, for fear of destroying their skin barrier. However, there is no reason to do this if you enjoy using them. Foaming cleansers are brilliant at thoroughly cleansing the skin and removing any trace of dirt, makeup, and impurities. Product development and formulas have evolved tremendously over recent years meaning that even sensitive skin types can use a foaming cleanser!

Foaming facial cleansers are a brilliant option for those with excess oil, acne-prone skin, combination skin, and oily skin types in particular.

Check Your Ingredient List

Thanks to new formulations, foam cleanser isn’t the evil product that it once was, you just have to know what to look out for. Be cautious of those that contain key ingredients like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS). SLS is the 'bad' ingredient that gives the whole product a bad name. It is a cheap ingredient that should be avoided as it strips the skin barrier of its natural essential oils and causes irritation. A simple glance on the ingredient list (it is usually listed right at the top of the list) will be able to tell you whether the product contains SLS or not.

Added key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, moringa seed extract, and amino acids are always an extra bonus to look out for too.

How Do I Find The Right Foam Cleanser For Me?

So, there you have it. Foam cleansers aren't so bad after all! Now, how do you decide which one is best for you and your skin type? Find out below which ones our experts love and who they think will suit who best.

Eminence Organic Acne Advanced Cleansing Foam

Acne-prone skin types will love this!

No sodium lauryl sulphate here! This gentle cleanser contains time-release salicylic acid combined with a natural antiseptic herb blend to treat acne while preventing future breakouts. Not only that, it effectively lightens the appearance of acne-related inflammation and scarring

Dermaceutic Foamer 5

Dry skin types will love this!

A real multi-tasker, if you want oh-so-smooth skin, Dermaceutic Foamer 5 should be your pick. The low (but effective) concentration of glycolic makes it gentle enough for even dry skin. It gently removes impurities, dead skin cells, and purifies the skin. Afterward, the skin feels smooth, silky, and comfortable.

Foamer 5 is also recommended for darker skin tones. Those wanting extra exfoliation should choose Foamer 15 instead for a higher concentration.

Revision Skincare Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Sensitive skin types will love this!

Super gentle Revision Skincare Gentle Foaming Cleanser is an excellent choice for sensitive skin types. Key ingredients chamomile and aloe vera act as antioxidants as well as helping to calm down irritated skin. The unique amino acid formula gently and effectively remove makeup and impurities with its velvety, rich foam to help hydrate, nourish, and soothe the skin while also delivering those all important antioxidant benefits. The skin is left feeling hydrated, smooth, and soft.

Neostrata Resurface Foaming Glycolic Wash

Glycolic acid lovers will love this!

A pH-balanced, soap-free formulation for deep cleansing without irritation. With average customer ratings of 5*, it's not hard to understand why this is our best-selling foaming cleanser of all time. Sitting at 18% glycolic acid, you can expect to see results of the skin feeling deep cleansed, decongested, and smoother very quickly, however, it's definitely only suitable for experienced glycolic users.

"I have re bought this foaming wash so many times i have lost count. It lasts for ages. I use it with my clarisonic. I buy from Dermacare because the products are genuine, I get the best price, the process is so reliable and my purchase arrives within a couple of days. It's gentle on my sensitive skin, leaves a glass-like and squeaky clean finish. Ridding skin of dead skin cells is vital at any age but at 62 it makes a visible difference. Skin care products sink into my skin so much more effectively after using this, I wouldn't be without it." - Verified Dermacare Direct Customer

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