Cleansers
A cleanser should remove oil, sunscreen, and grime without stripping the barrier — largely a question of how gentle its surfactants are. The right one leaves skin comfortable, not tight, and is the easiest place in a routine to avoid doing harm.
The Cleansers category contains 336 products in the DermFND database. The most common ingredients observed across these formulations include glycerin, salicylic acid, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin e, aloe vera, centella asiatica, green tea, and ceramides. Prices for products in this category range from $1 to $115, with an average price of $26. Data regarding specific top brands is currently unavailable for this category. The average DermFND score for products within this group is 72.7/100. These metrics provide a baseline for analyzing the ingredient compositions and cost structures found within the cleanser segment.
The catalog holds 336 cleansers, each scored on ingredient evidence, value, and safety. They average a 73/100 score (above the catalog norm), topped by Axis-Y Quinoa One Step Balanced Gel Cleanser at 90/100.
75 formulas score 80 or higher in our analysis. Coverage skews toward combination and normal skin. The median price here is $20.