Doctor, which is the best face wash for normal or combination skin?

It’s a boon to have normal or combination skin. However, if you use a face wash meant for oily skin, your skin will eventually dry. Similarly, a non-soap cleanser can clog your pores and increase the tendency to get acne and open pores. 

What is the ideal face wash for normal skin?

Face wash for normal or combination skin should produce some lather to remove excess oils and dirt from the skin. Thus, it can have mild surfactants that can remove oil, dust and impurities from the skin yet not strip NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor). After washing your face, your skin should feel soft and supple rather than dry or oily.

Secondly, it should be free from chemicals like parabens, formaldehyde releases, excess fragrances, sulphates etc. Lastly, it should be budget-friendly.

Based on the above criteria, the dermatocare team has compiled the list of the best face washes for normal or combination skin in the next section.

Best face wash for normal or combination skin

Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash 

Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash is a budget-friendly face wash with three mild surfactants in a glycerin base. In addition, it has three soothing ingredients that can keep your skin calm. 

DERMATOCARE SCORE: 8/10

Available in:

-India@ Amazon.in

-United States @ Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser

Best buy for combination skin

If you are looking for gel-based foaming cleansers with fragrance, then Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser is for you. It has all goodie ingredients that leave your skin soft and supple. Hyaluronic acid is a star ingredient that sits on your skin to moisturise it!

For full review click, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser review

Overall rating: 9/10

Available in

-India@ Amazon.in

-United States @ Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser Normal to Dry Skin

Recommended for sensitive skin

Cera ve hydrating cleanser has gentle surfactants in a hydrating base of glycerin. It has many identical skin ingredients that help repair skin barrier like Ceramides (1,3,6), Cholesterol,  Phytosphingosine, and hyaluronic acid. It is worth a try for sensitive skin. 

Overall rating: 9/10

Available in

-India@ Amazon.in

-United States @ Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

Paula’s Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser

Best for luxury buyers

Paula’s Choice RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser is sulphate-free, paraben-free, and fragrance-free. It has three sulphate-free mild surfactants. Soapberry extract is a unique natural cleanser in this face wash. Hydrating base made of glycerine moisturises your skin. While green tea and chamomile extracts soothe your skin.

Overall rating: 9/10

Available in

India@ Amazon.in

United States @ Amazon.com

United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

Canada @ Amazon.ca

Liquid Neutrogena

Neutrogena Fragrance-Free Liquid Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Formula is a gentle cleanser that can be used for normal skin types, especially if you are prone to sensitivity breakouts.

Available in

-India @Amazon.in

-United States – Amazon.com

-United Kingdom @ Amazon.co.uk

-Canada @ Amazon.ca

Overall rating: 9/10

Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Daily Facial Cleanser

Best for ageing skin

If you are turning 50, it’s an excellent time to shift to a gentle cleanser because your skin gets dry with age. Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Nourishing Daily Facial Cleanser is the right pick. However, this cleanser is not for you if you are among the rare ones whose skin refuses to get dry!

Overall score: 9/100

Sebamed Clear Foam Face Wash

Best for acne prone skin

Sebamed Clear Foam Face Wash is a water-based face wash that can reduce acne in oily to combination skin types. It has a unique surfactant that can assist in removing acne-causing bacteria, and it has a pH of 5.5, which is favourable for your skin.

Overall score: 9/10

Homemade face wash for combination skin

Best budget-friendly and eco-friendly

If you love making your skincare products, then you can try this homemade cleanser for combination skin. Our homemade face wash for combination skin does this with the help of chickpea flour and oats. Turmeric and lemon peel powder provide rejuvenating, skin-lightening, exfoliating and anti-acne benefits. This face wash takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be stored for 1-3 months without refrigeration.

Overall rating: 9.5/10