Cleansers · Sensitive skin

Cleansers for sensitive skin

50 cleansers in Pori's catalogue suit sensitive skin; 46 of them are fragrance-free. The key ingredients that come up most often are Glycerin, Tocopherol, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide.

Look for short ingredient lists without fragrance or essential oils, and soothing ingredients such as panthenol, allantoin or centella. Patch-test anything new.

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CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CeraVe

Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Creamy non-foaming wash that leaves the moisture barrier intact.

Key ingredients: Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin

Suits: Dry, Normal, Sensitive, Combination skin

Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

Milky cleanser built for reactive, tight-feeling skin.

Key ingredients: Ceramide-3, Niacinamide, Prebiotic thermal water

Suits: Dry, Sensitive, Normal skin

Fragrance-free
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser
La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser

Foaming wash for oily skin that still reacts to strong cleansers.

Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Thermal spring water, Glycerin

Suits: Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
Neutrogena

Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser

Cheapest way to stop a harsh cleanser from making things worse.

Key ingredients: Glycerin, Mild surfactants

Suits: Sensitive, Dry, Normal skin

Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
Acure Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Acure

Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream

Face cleanser with glycerin.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Alpha Skin Care Refreshing Face Wash
Alpha Skin Care

Refreshing Face Wash

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Aveeno Ultra-Calming Sensitive Skin Foaming Cleanser
Aveeno

Ultra-Calming Sensitive Skin Foaming Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Avène Xeracalm Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil
Avène

Xeracalm Lipid-Replenishing Cleansing Oil

Face cleanser with glycerin and tocopherol. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin, Tocopherol

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
bareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser
bareMinerals

Poreless Clay Cleanser

Face cleanser with tocopherol, kaolin and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Tocopherol, Kaolin, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
bareMinerals Pureness Gel Cleanser
bareMinerals

Pureness Gel Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Bioderma Sensibio H₂O Micellar Water
Bioderma

Sensibio H₂O Micellar Water

Face cleanser. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients:

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Cannuka Gel Balm Cleanser
Cannuka

Gel Balm Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
CeraVe

Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser

Face cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Ceramides, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser
Cetaphil

Daily Facial Cleanser

Face cleanser.

Key ingredients:

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil
Clinique

Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil

Face cleanser with tocopherol and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Tocopherol, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
DHC Face Wash Powder
DHC

Face Wash Powder

Face cleanser with hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
Garnier

Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash
Garnier

SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Honest Beauty Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser
Honest Beauty

Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser

Face cleanser with hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Honest Beauty Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
Honest Beauty

Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser

Face cleanser with kaolin and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Kaolin, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash
Indie Lee

Purifying Face Wash

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Kate Somerville DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
Kate Somerville

DeliKate Soothing Cleanser

Face cleanser with ceramides, betaine and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Ceramides, Betaine, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser
Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser

Face cleanser with kaolin and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Kaolin, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
Lacura Foaming Oil Cleanser
Lacura

Foaming Oil Cleanser

Face cleanser with ceramides, phytosphingosine and squalane. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Ceramides, Phytosphingosine, Squalane

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion

Face cleanser with hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Neutrogena

Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

Face cleanser with aloe vera, allantoin and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Aloe vera, Allantoin, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-freeNon-comedogenic
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Neutrogena

Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Pacifica Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash
Pacifica

Kale Detox Deep Cleaning Face Wash

Face cleanser with kaolin and glycerin.

Key ingredients: Kaolin, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Perricone MD Acne Relief Gentle & Soothing Cleanser
Perricone MD

Acne Relief Gentle & Soothing Cleanser

Face cleanser with salicylic acid, squalane and glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, Squalane, Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Perricone MD Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Gentle Cleanser
Perricone MD

Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Gentle Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Philosophy Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Philosophy

Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave

Face cleanser with sodium PCA, glycerin and aloe vera. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Aloe vera

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Simple Gel micellar wash
Simple

Gel micellar wash

Face cleanser with panthenol and tocopherol. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Panthenol, Tocopherol

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Simple Moisturising Facial Wash
Simple

Moisturising Facial Wash

Face cleanser with bisabolol, glycerin and panthenol. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Bisabolol, Glycerin, Panthenol

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Skyn Iceland Micellar Cleansing Water
Skyn Iceland

Micellar Cleansing Water

Face cleanser with aloe vera and witch hazel. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Aloe vera, Witch hazel

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Thayers Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Thayers

Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser

Face cleanser with glycerin. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Glycerin

Suits: Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free
Urban Hydration Olive & Rosehip Face Cleansing Oil
Urban Hydration

Olive & Rosehip Face Cleansing Oil

Face cleanser with tocopherol. Fragrance-free.

Key ingredients: Tocopherol

Suits: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive skin

Fragrance-free

Questions

What should I look for in a cleanser for sensitive skin?

Look for short ingredient lists without fragrance or essential oils, and soothing ingredients such as panthenol, allantoin or centella. Patch-test anything new.

Which ingredients are most common in cleansers for sensitive skin?

Across the 50 products here: Glycerin (32), Tocopherol (8), Hyaluronic acid (7), Niacinamide (6).

How does Pori pick from these?

The app scans your skin, then picks one product per step from this catalogue for your skin type and concerns. It never names a product that isn't in the catalogue.

Want the one that fits you? Pori scans your skin, then picks a cleanser, serum, moisturizer and SPF from this catalogue for your skin type and concerns.

Product photos: Open Beauty Facts contributors, CC BY-SA 3.0, recoloured by Pori. Product data from Open Beauty Facts (ODbL) and Pori's editors; prices are approximate and change often. General information, not medical advice.