“If I have makeup on I still remove that with the micellar water (I hate how using a cleansing balm on a face of makeup feels like I'm rubbing the makeup all over my face) -> cleansing balm (heimish, banila, and elf have worked for me) -> cetaphil gentle skin c…”
Why it ranks here: 26 owner comments bring up gentle; overall score 3.2 from 76 owner comments. $29.67 (price as of 2026-11-07)
gentlebreakouts
“I was also using a BP wash (like your PanOxyl) and then piling on more BP gel, thinking "more is better." But for those deep, angry bumps, it was just adding fuel to the fire by irritating my skin barrier.”
“the only products i use now are: vanicream face wash or aveeno calm+restore cleanser, byoma milky toner (i was afraid this would break me out but it doesn’t!), anua azelaic acid (twice a week if i remember), byoma clarifying serum (twice a week ish), either va…”
“The Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil is probably the best cleansing oil I’ve ever tried, so definitely get some of that, too, if you’re at all interested!”
Why it ranks here: 13 owner comments bring up gentle; overall score 4.0 from 20 owner comments. $16.97 (price as of 2026-11-07)
gentlemakeup removal
“CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin** Only use this in the morning if I’m feeling greasy or sweaty after waking up if not I just splash my face with water 2.”
“I like to use CeraVe foaming facial cleanser, but you can also get similar ones from Neutrogena, Cetaphil, or Aveeno, and you can find these at almost any drugstore.”
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