Drugstore Run! The Best Garnier Face Wash for Your Skin Type

Some people (unfortunately) believe that face wash is one size fits all. It couldn’t be further from the truth, considering that most cleansers today are formulated to target specific skin needs—from excess shine to blemishes and so forth. If you aren’t picking your face wash based on your skin type, you could actually be harming your skin by stripping it of its natural oils, irritating skin, inducing a breakout, or worse.

Needless to say, days of picking up any old formula off the drugstore shelf are long gone. You should always consult the ingredients list and consider your skin’s sensitivity before narrowing down your search. Need a hand? Let us help. Below, we’re sharing the best face wash for your skin type from Garnier. Ask yourself this: Am I using the right cleanser? If the answer is no, keep reading!

FOR NORMAL SKIN: GARNIER CLEAN+ INVIGORATING DAILY SCRUB

Normal skin types may have more leeway with their skin care products, but that doesn’t make the cleanser selection process any easier. A great no-frills option is this gel scrub formulated with jojoba beads that deeply cleanses and polishes skin to refine the appearance of pores. Thanks to peppermint infused into the formula, skin instantly feels energized and ready to take on the day. 

Garnier Clean+ Invigorating Daily Scrub, $7.99

FOR OILY SKIN: GARNIER CLEAN+ BLACKHEAD ELIMINATING SCRUB 

If your skin is often shiny and laden in breakouts, chances are you already know how crucial cleansing is to keep things under control. To help draw out blackhead-causing dirt, oil, and impurities, reach for this formula with charcoal and salicylic acid.

Garnier Clean+ Blackhead Eliminating Scrub, $7.99

FOR COMBINATION SKIN: GARNIER CLEAN+ BALANCING GEL EXFOLIATOR

The best cleanser for combination skin types to use is one that targets oil and impurities on the T-Zone, and softens dry areas on the rest of the face. Surprise, surprise, this gel exfoliator does just that. Infused with grapefruit and pomegranate, its formula helps provide balance to combination skin while still ridding it of unwanted grime. 

Garnier Clean+ Balancing Gel Exfoliator, $7.99 

FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: GARNIER CLEAN+ MAKEUP REMOVING LOTION CLEANSER

Sensitive-skinned folks require specific cleansing needs and care to ensure that their complexion does not get upset. This quick-break lotion dissolves impurities and makeup—waterproof mascara included!—to leave the skin feeling moisturized and protected without harsh and aggressive rubbing. It’s also free of three common skin irritants: fragrance, alcohol, and dye.   

Garnier Clean+ Makeup Removing Lotion Cleanser, $7.99

FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER ALL-IN-1 MAKEUP REMOVER & CLEANSER

Powerful yet gentle, this multi-purpose cleanser effectively removes makeup, cleanses, and tones skin. Micellar technology allows little micelles to capture and lift away dirt, oil, makeup, and impurities like a magnet, leaving skin feeling hydrated, refreshed, and—most importantly—clean.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleanser, $8.99