March 12, 2026
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A juicy gel that leaves skin soft and smooth
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A great facial cleanser can transform the tedious chore of washing your face into a pampering self-care moment. After our latest round of lathering up, we have a new favorite: a $10 cleanser that elegantly whisks away schmutz and gunk, leaving skin refreshingly taut and bouncy.
“I know this sounds crazy, but my face looked snatched”→
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Plus: Our ultimate guide to facial cleansers
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We’ve tested over 40 cleansers. Our favorites — eight frothy, foaming overachievers — suit a wide range of skin types and concerns. For particularly dry skin, we recommend a no-frills milky cleanser that foams up without robbing skin of moisture. Need something with a bit of exfoliation? We found a rich-yet-gentle cream that leaves skin soft and radiant.
Every facial cleanser we recommend→
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Your daily deal: The very best roll-on antiperspirant
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This roll-on won over our testers, thanks to its dry time and impressive sweat-stopping power. In our tests, the liquid held up through serious trials: hot flashes, a bat mitzvah, and lots of pickup basketball.
We found a two-pack on sale right now→
One last (face wash) thing: Do you really have to double-cleanse?
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Double-cleansing refers to the practice of using two different facial cleansers, back to back: first, an oil-based cleanser to melt away makeup and sunscreen and another to wash the skin. Nobody needs to double-cleanse … but there are a few good reasons to consider it.
Who might benefit from double-cleansing (and the best way to do it)→
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