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The image of dirt, oil, sunscreen and makeup leaving the pores is enough to get most people on some sort of cleansing regimen, whether in the shower or right before bed. But if having dry skin makes you shudder at the idea of cleansing, you’re probably just using the wrong cleanser! A good cleanser shouldn’t leave your skin dry, cracked or irritated, but rather hydrated, glowy and clean — and ready to absorb your moisturizer, of course. Face masks and clay formulas aren’t suitable for everyday use, but gentle cleansers are and should be part of your daily routine.

To make things easier, we gathered seven of our favorite face cleansers that won’t strip your skin of moisture, but hydrate and revitalize it in the toxin-removing process! So read on to see our cleansing saviors and get ready to glow! Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser You can’t go wrong with the household staple Cetaphil, especially when you’re using this new launch that contains salicylic acid, mandelic acid and gluconolactone. Don’t let “exfoliating” scare you . .

. it’s gentle enough for daily use! Get the Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser for $10 on Amazon! Tower 28 Beauty SOS Hydrating Gel Cleanser Instead of a foaming cleanser, try this hydrating gel cleanser and makeup remover duo t.