Face Cleansers

Shop face cleansers at Rover Island and find the right face wash for your skin type, from gentle cream and gel cleansers for dry or sensitive skin to foaming washes for oily skin, Korean pack cleansers and makeup removers. Ranges include Cetaphil Gentle and Daily Facial, medicube Zero Pore, Eucerin and BeBreeze.

How to Choose a Face Cleanser

A good cleanser removes oil, sunscreen and makeup without leaving skin tight. The simplest test is how your skin feels ten minutes after washing: tight means the cleanser is too strong, slippery or greasy means it is not cleansing enough.

Dry or Sensitive Skin

Look for cream, lotion or gel cleansers that foam very little and contain hydrating or soothing ingredients such as glycerin, ceramides, panthenol or hyaluronic acid. Fragrance-free formulas suit skin that reacts easily. The Cetaphil Gentle range, Eucerin's hydrating cleansers and the Celimax Dual Barrier range are made this way. More for dry skin and sensitive skin.

Oily and Combination Skin

Foam and gel cleansers rinse away excess oil. Low-pH formulas and ingredients such as niacinamide, salicylic acid or azelaic acid suit skin that shines or has visible pores. See the Cetaphil Daily Facial range for combination to oily skin and the medicube Zero Pore line. More for oily skin.

Korean Pack and Mochi Cleansers

A Korean format that doubles as a wash-off mask: apply to dry skin, leave for a minute, then lather with water and rinse. The BeBreeze pack cleanser range and Arencia's rice mochi cleansers work this way.

Double Cleansing

Sunscreen and long-wear makeup dissolve best in oil. Start with a makeup remover, micellar water or cleansing oil, then follow with a water-based cleanser. It is the first step of a Korean skincare routine and is most useful in the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I wash my face?

Twice a day suits most people. If your skin feels dry, use a gentle cleanser in the evening and rinse with water in the morning.

What does low pH mean on a cleanser?

The skin's surface is slightly acidic, at around pH 5. Low-pH cleansers are made closer to that level, which many people find less drying.

Which cleanser suits oily skin?

A foam or gel cleanser labelled for oily or combination skin. Avoid washing more than twice a day, which can leave skin feeling dry and uncomfortable.