One look at the words “Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk” and your face is already feeling more refreshed. Thankfully, those words and this product come to us from Aesop, one of the world’s best skincare brands. While aimed at skin of all types, this gentle, botanically-boosted facial cleanser works best on men’s skin of the dry or sensitive variety. Shake the bottle before use and only apply a small amount to your face and neck on a daily basis. Wash, wipe (with a damp cloth), and seize the day.

One of the best face washes for men with tired-looking or oily skin, Clarins removes impurities without causing dryness or tightness. Taking the form of a high-quality foaming gel, it comes loaded with nourishing plant extracts. Prepare to feel as fresh as you look.

Thanks to an all-natural charcoal infusion, this face wash for men eradicates impurities and removes excess oils, controlling shine in the process. Work the detoxifying gel into a lather for a true deep-pore clean, which prevents blackheads and blemishes before they can even form. It works on all skin types and is gentle enough to be used both morning and night.

Jack Black’s wildly popular daily facial cleanser for men comes packed to the gills with key ingredients such as oat, sage leaf extract, chamomile extract, rosemary extract, witch hazel, and organic aloe leaf extract. Each ingredient serves its own unique purpose and the end result is clean, shave-ready, and subtly aromatic skin. All those five star reviews can’t be wrong.

Skincare brand Kiehl’s has been in the game since 1851, so it’s safe to say these guys know what they’re doing. Here to prove as much is this effective facial moisturiser—or should we say facial fuel—for men. Formulated to perfection, it targets normal, dry, combination, and oily skin alike. Two key ingredients are caffeine and Vitamin E, which collectively jolt your skin out of its dull and lifeless slumber. Fuel, indeed!

The best face washes for men definitely bring it in the name department and this “multi-action” variant is no exception. Behind its action-packed title is a unique and effective formula, which unclogs pores and scrubs away dead skin cells on all types of facial skin. Use it right before you shave and prepare for that razor to glide.

Coming to you from Ursa Major is this naturally vegan and cruelty-free face wash for men. It gives the skin a thorough cleanse along with a hint of AHA exfoliation, all without stripping away moisture or off-setting the pH balance. Chock full of healthy ingredients, it works on normal, combination, oily, or acne-prone skin.

Tiege Hanley was founded on a number of core principles by a group of self-proclaimed “regular guys.” As regular those guys might be, one of them is known only as “The Chemist” and he’s the brains behind each “Ferrari formula.” Look beyond the hype and you’ll find a relatively unique system, which breaks down according to subscription levels and product strengths. No matter where you land, rest assured that you’ll be getting some of the best face wash for men.

Formulated especially for men, this multi-purpose facial cleanser tackles dirt and oil and leaves a pleasant masculine scent in its wake. Some of its nutrient-rich ingredients include aloe vera, Vitamin C, willow bark, and burdock root. Meanwhile, plant-based exfoliants will eliminate dead skins as they prep the face for a smooth shave. For normal skin and acne-prone skin and everything in between, this top grooming product has you covered.

Affordable and effective, Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser gets the job done in unfussy and unfettered style. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides, it helps restore the skin’s protective barrier while retaining natural moisture. It’s gentle, fragrance-free, and ideal for normal to dry skin. If you don’t want to overthink the whole “best facial cleanser for men” thing, your journey starts and stops here.

Bringing you the wonders of moisturising extracts, vitamins, and charcoal, this men’s face wash works on all ages and targets dry, sensitive, or normal skin types (i.e. pretty much anything but oily skin). All-natural and organic, it delivers a deep clean along with a fresh, minty scent.

This highly concentrated facial scrub is formulated with volcanic ash, blended with rice bran, and bolstered by unique ingredients such as goats milk, walnut shells, and Japanese adzuki bean powder. Put it all together and you end up with one of the best facial cleansers for men, which gently exfoliates the skin and prevents wrinkles in the process.

More than good face wash for men, this one from Bulldog is one of the best. Like a number of high-quality products from this high-quality brand, it’s packed full of essential oils and all-natural ingredients. Men with oily skin swear by this face wash and with good reason. Check it out and expect soft, clean skin along with zero irritation.

It might take the form of your average charcoal bar, but don’t confuse this small-batch soap for the standard fare. Handmade with certified organic ingredients and free of any chemicals, it works on all skin types as a veritable detoxifier. The activated charcoal absorbs dirt and prevents acne while ingredients like shea butter impart with a soft and healthy glow. Not just as good as face wash, this might be even better.