Top Facial Cleansing Products Under $20

In a beauty obsessed world, we are inundated with expensive products that make all kinds of lofty claims about what they will do for us. Some claim to instantly make us look younger, others claim to shrink pores, and some claim to get rid of wrinkles. In reality, none of these things are possible. However, a good cleanser can help to reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and pores, and will help reduce breakouts and black heads. You do not, however, have to spend a fortune on cleansers to get great results. Here are some of the best cleansers that you can get for under $20.

Cetaphil Daily Cleanser really is recommended by most dermatologists. This daily cleanser, for normal to oily skin, costs around $6.99 for an 8 ounce bottle. Cetaphil Daily Cleanser is effective for normal, combination, or oily skin, and will not clog pores. Their formula is non irritating, and gently cleanses without leaving skin feeling dry or tight. The foaming formula will leave skin feeling clean and refreshed each day. Cetaphil also makes cleansers for sensitive skin, dry skin, and acne prone skin, and all are in the same price range. Cetaphil leaves out all of the additives that cause irritation, often found in other cleansers.

Dove Facial Cleansing Cloths provide convenience along with gentle cleansing. All you need to do is use a new cloth when you wash, and toss it away when you're done. Dove is well known as a leader in gentle cleansing with superior moisturizing. With Dove, you can expect beautiful results without any drying found with other, more harsh cleansers. These cloths are available in Sensitive Skin, Cool Moisture, and Deep Moisture varieties. The cloths cost about $6 for 30 cloths.

Mario Badescu Botanical Facial Gel is one of the more expensive products on the list, at $12 for 8 ounces, but is well worth every penny. This cleansing gel contains no soap, and does not foam. This gel cleanser is good for oily skin, and gently removes makeup and oils leaving skin cool and refreshed. It contains an exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy complex that helps to prevent blackheads and pimples. This Botanical Facial Gel is available at MarioBadescu.com.

Another Mario Badescu product, also available at MarioBadescu.com is Enzyme Cleansing Gel, which is good for all skin types. This product costs $12 for 8 ounces, and is a non foaming formula. This gel cleanses skin gently, with Papaya extracts and exfoliating Alpha Hydroxy Acids, and help to remove the day's makeup and buildup, leaving skin cool and refreshed.

A long time favorite is classic Liquid Neutrogena face wash. This wash is glycerin rich, and helps to remove oil and dulling buildup, leaving your skin clean and fresh. It is oil free, hypo allergenic, and non comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. It is clean rinsing so it will not leave behind dulling residue. It costs about $8 for 8 ounces, but that 8 ounces goes a long way!

Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash costs just over $5 for a 6 ounce bottle, and is gentle enough for anyone to use. Purpose is also recommended by many dermatologists, as it is soap free and hypo allergenic. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash won't dry skin out, nor will it leave behind pore clogging residue that dulls your skin. It is also gentle enough to use for removing eye makeup, as it doesn't sting your eyes. Purpose is one of the gentlest formulas available.

So you see, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive department store cleansers to get a great product to wash your skin without irritation.