Open to both drugstore and higher-end recommendations
Requirements:
Works for daily use (morning/night)
Won’t strip or overdry skin
Effective on sunscreen/makeup removal
Suitable for sensitive skin
Extra Details:
I'm on the hunt for a new face cleanser. I love trying new products - gel, cream, balm, foaming, oil-based ... you name it. I’d love to hear what you keep going back to, whether it’s for everyday use, sensitive skin, removing sunscreen/makeup, or just that “my skin feels clean but not stripped” balance.
I didn’t expect to like the Clé de Peau Synactif soap as much as I do, but it's my holy grail cleanser. The bar looks like a jewel and lathers into an insanely soft, cushiony foam that somehow deep cleans without leaving that tight, stripped feeling. I can take off makeup and sunscreen with it, and my skin feels velvety after—not squeaky.
The scent is this delicate rose that makes it feel way fancier than a bar of soap should. I also appreciate that it actually lasts a long time and keeps its shape, so it doesn’t just turn into mush like cheaper bars.
Yeah, it’s ridiculous at ~$100 for soap, but for me it’s worth it because it transforms a boring step into something I actually look forward to. Total splurge, but one of those luxury things that earns its keep.
Your Go-To Face Cleanser
combination skin in her 30s
Open to both drugstore and higher-end recommendations
Works for daily use (morning/night)
Won’t strip or overdry skin
Effective on sunscreen/makeup removal
Suitable for sensitive skin
I'm on the hunt for a new face cleanser. I love trying new products - gel, cream, balm, foaming, oil-based ... you name it. I’d love to hear what you keep going back to, whether it’s for everyday use, sensitive skin, removing sunscreen/makeup, or just that “my skin feels clean but not stripped” balance.
I didn’t expect to like the Clé de Peau Synactif soap as much as I do, but it's my holy grail cleanser. The bar looks like a jewel and lathers into an insanely soft, cushiony foam that somehow deep cleans without leaving that tight, stripped feeling. I can take off makeup and sunscreen with it, and my skin feels velvety after—not squeaky.
The scent is this delicate rose that makes it feel way fancier than a bar of soap should. I also appreciate that it actually lasts a long time and keeps its shape, so it doesn’t just turn into mush like cheaper bars.
Yeah, it’s ridiculous at ~$100 for soap, but for me it’s worth it because it transforms a boring step into something I actually look forward to. Total splurge, but one of those luxury things that earns its keep.