The best foaming cleansers for every skin type

We here at Closer are big fans of Beauty Pie, so, of course, they smash it out of the park with their Super Healthy Skin Foamy Fave Wash - the ultimate foaming cleanser for combination and oily/ acne-prone skin types. Developed in Japan, this cruelty-free gentle, purifying Amino Acid face wash is infused with smoothing Pyrus Malus (Apple) and antioxidant Raspberry Extracts. The large bottle lasts six months or more, according to rave reviews.

Fellow Closer writer Georgia Scott is a big fan of Beauty Pie products, saying: "Move over Netflix - it’s all about a beauty subscription service. Beauty Pie offers you exclusive prices for luxury products without a crazy price tag. Becoming a member allows you to have access to some of the best beauty products in the business without the worry of breaking the bank. Some of my ultimate faves include the Featherlight SPF Primer, Triple Hyaluronic Acid Serum and my most recent fave - the Awesome Bronze Self-Tanning Drops for a dreamy radiant glow. If you love luxury beauty and trying new products, Beauty Pie is the place to shop."

Customer review for the Foamy Face Wash: "This stuff is amazing! I am super busy and removing makeup before bed is a nightmare. I used to cleanse my face with oil and then wash it with another cleanser to remove the oily residue as my skin is prone to spots. This product saves me all the hassle. It's 2 in 1. Perfectly removes all makeup and leaves skin super clean and fresh!!! AMAZING!"

If you're a TikTok aficionado like us, then you'll know that the influencers can't stop talking about the CeraVe Foaming Cleanser. Simple and basic, but a formula that works. The bubbling cleanser releases three essential ceramides over time to ensure long-lasting hydration, even after banishing oil and bumps. It's the ideal foaming cleanser for oily skin that eliminates grease without stripping the skin.

Customer review: "I love this facewash so much. It leaves my skin cleansed but not dry at all, none of that stretchy feeling. it doesn't have much of a scent and is great at removing makeup. It's one of the first cleansers that I can freely use on my eyelids too as it never irritated me so I can clean my whole face in one go. It's also so economical that I can buy a giant tub at such a great price. Lasts forever even though I use this every day. Love it!"

We're here to banish the myth that people with dry skin can't use foaming face washes - the Cetaphil Hydrating Foaming Wash proves otherwise. This gorgeous face wash effectively removes impurities, makeup and excess oil, while defending the skin barrier function. You can still get that deep clean, without irritating your dry skin.

Customer review: "I can't fault this cleanser. Although I haven't used it personally, my husband loves it and he's given it 5 stars. He's always had quite sensitive skin, but recently the sensitivity has gotten worse. I did some research and bought this for him to try as I didn't want to pay through the nose for something that might not work. He says this is gentle but effective and it cleans his face really well without leaving it feeling like it's been stripped. He won't use anything else now."

If you've got an oily T zone, but dry skin everywhere else on the face, then it's more than likely that you've got combination skin. To tackle this, use the Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse, and thank us later. The tamarind pulp extract exfoliates by breaking the links between the cells to remove dead skin cells, whilst also hydrating your dry areas. This is ideal for those living in hard water areas.

Customer review: "This cleanser heightens the senses from the moment you push down on the plunger, the smell and the feel make you feel relaxed as you spread the foam over your face, you can't help but feel good, I now understand why this cleanser is so popular, it truly is amazing, it also leaves your face feeling clean and refreshed."

Finding the best cleanser for sensitive skin can be a right old pain - and often you are too scared to try new products for fear of a skin reaction. However, the E45 Foaming Cleanser is gentler than soft wind on a summer's day (weird metaphor, but it just makes sense). E45’s formula has been tested by dermatologists and is specifically designed for sensitive facial skin - cleansing without affecting the skin’s natural moisture barrier or drying out the skin. 

Our review by Closer Content Editor Jade Moscrop: "Ideal for daily use or for those with dry and sensitive skin, this foaming cleanser is super gentle, leaves skin feeling wonderfully clean and a little goes a long way. E45 has been at the forefront of fighting dry and irritated skin for over 60 years, so it’s no surprise that its skincare range doesn’t dry out the skin or leave it feeling tight."

Fight back those wrinkles with Paula's Choice Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser. Yes, we know you love the toner (everyone does), but what's so anti-ageing about this formula? Well, it cleanses skin without disrupting its delicate barrier - and the targeted ingredients provide extra nourishment on top of its natural oils to give the skin what it needs to look and act younger.

Customer review: "This cleanser for my dry but oily skin is just perfect, getting rid of oil and debris without stripping my skin. Of all the cleansers I've tried, this one has the perfect amount of moisture without leaving even a slight oily film and is also beneficial for ageing skin, so it's a winner for me."

The pH-balanced formula in the BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser is packed with a Tri-Ceramide Complex (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids), smells subtle and herby, and leaves the skin squeaky clean. The special ingredient, green tea extract, works to brighten the skin for that long-lasting glow.

Our review by Closer writer Ruby Barry: "I was really impressed when using the Byoma Jelly in my double cleansing routine. After using my first balm to remove impurities from the surface (sometimes I use plain Rosehip Oil from Q+A and it's amazing at removing even waterproof makeup) I follow up with the Byoma formula and it leaves my skin soooo clean and bright. My favourite part is that you only need a tiny pump for your whole face as it foams up so effectively, so the bottle is lasting me for months at this point - with many months of use to come."

Blemishes be gone with the Science of Skin Cleanse No. One - Micellar Foaming Face Cleanser. Jammed packed with green tea, witch hazel and salicylic acid - these ingredients fight against spots and underlying spots that have yet to rear their ugly heads. Working similarly to the Bioderma Miceller Solution, this stuff stays on the skin - no rinse cycle here.

Our review by Closer Content Editor Jade Moscrop: "I come back to this foaming cleanser every time my skin breaks out and it works wonders. Witch hazel and green tea go to work to reduce irritation and soothe skin, while salicylic acid unclogs pores and reduces sebum production. It’s also vegan, paraben-free and cruelty-free."