As skin ages and matures, the skincare products that we once reached for may no longer suffice. Mature skin brings with it a host of new skincare concerns like dryness, sensitivity and fine lines. To make sure that you’re properly cleansing your face each day, you’ll need a cleanser that can address those issues and still attack dirt and makeup residue. We’ve tracked down the best cleansers for mature skin. Read on for our picks.
2024’s best cleanser for mature skin
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, $17.99, Priceline
- Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm, $68, Adore Beauty
The best cleansers for mature skin 2024
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Garnier Micellar Water
from $16.99 at Garnier
Best for: refreshed feeling skin.
Garnier Micellar Water is the number one Micellar in Australia and a true icon. Powered by Micelles, an active cleansing ingredient that acts as a magnet to remove impurities, make-up and SPF for cleansed and refreshed skin without vigorous rubbing or rinsing.
Key features:
- Infused with Micelles to help remove impurities
- Leaves skin feeling cleansed and refreshed
- Gentle on skin
- No perfume
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CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser
from $17.99 at Priceline
Best for: an affordable cleanser
The CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is a drugstore gem loved by skincare aficionados for its efficacy and affordability. Packed with nourishing ceramides, hyaluronic acid and other good ingredients, this cleanser will give mature skin a much-needed hydration boost.
With a non-comedogenic and fragrance-free formula, it’s also kind to the skin.
Key features:
- Three types of essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid
- Non-comedogenic
- Gel formula
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
from $36.50 at The Iconic
Best for: a great gentle makeup remover
Cleansing the skin isn’t just about removing the build up of dirt and oils, it also needs to effectively remove stubborn makeup gently too. The The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser is a lightweight oil which is derived from olives which means that it’s natural and nourishing.
It also has a very unique balm-to-oil texture that emulsifies when it comes into contact with water so it will gently cleanse the skin without any harsh scrubbing.
Key features:
- Cruelty Free
- Artificial Fragrance Free
- Sulphate Free
- Vegan
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Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
from $68 at Adore Beauty
Best for: a good travel cleanser
As skin matures, it becomes harder to properly clean makeup from fine lines and wrinkles. However, thanks to its formulation, the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm practically melts into the skin to clean away sunscreen and makeup residue for a fresh, glowing complexion. Packed with ingredients like safflower seed oil and vitamin E, the balm will also protect the skin from environmental damage too.
Its dense solid texture also makes it the perfect travel skincare companion.
Key features:
- Balm texture
- Suitable for all skin types
- Non-drying formula
- Formulated without parabens, phthalates or fragrance
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Caudalie Gentle Cleansing Milk
from $42 at Sephora
Best for: a hydrating moisturiser
The Caudalie Gentle Milk has grape seed oil and sweet almond oil for an ultra-hydrating cleansing formula. It also contains chamomile extract making it soothing and anti-inflammatory when in contact with the skin.
Key features:
- Gently removes make-up
- Cleanses the face and eyes
- Vegan and highly natural formula
- Soothing on the skin
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