10 of the best cream cleansers

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CREAM CLEANSER #1: Alpha H Balancing Cleanser with Aloe Vera
Perfect for all skin types, the vitamin E in the formulation finds the pH value of your skin and automatically balances to its needs. What a smart little cleanser!
“This is the best cleanser I have ever tried! It leaves the skin soft and smooth without any feeling of tightness. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with dry skin as it is very hydrating. It really does remove all your make up, including waterproof mascara effectively and without irritation.” – Sisalo
CREAM CLEANSER #2: KORA Organics Cream Cleanser
Want a cleanser that melts into your skin, uses strictly organic ingredients AND has the divine scent of rosewater? Yep, KORA Organics sure gets our tick of approval.
“Oh how I love this stuff. It’s a divine smelling, great cleansing, non drying product that is a true guilt free purchase for those who care for animal welfare and nature derived ingredients. A small amount only is required and it leaves your skin soft and smooth.” - Parisienne Chic.
CREAM CLEANSER #3: A’KIN’s Rose and Geranium Pure Creamy Cleanser & Toner in one
If you’re constantly looking for ways to shorten your skin care routine this product will tick all your boxes. It gently removes face and eye make-up while mildly toning your skin with gentle witch hazel.
“The scent is beautiful and very feminine and the packaging is elegant. My skin is clearer and softer, and I've seen an improvement in the moisture in my skin when usually in winter my skin becomes very dry.” – Shelleypelley
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CREAM CLEANSER #4: Natural Instinct Cream Cleanser
Saving the environment one beauty product at a time can be quite straining on the back pocket, but Natural Instinct have managed to create a cream cleanser that’s free of harmful chemicals and won’t break the bank.
“I found this product to be good as a winter cream cleanser. It’s very thick & creamy, nourishing, quite nourishing & non-greasy. It was very gentle on my sensitive skin & put some of the moisture back into my skin.” – Katie_B
CREAM CLEANSER #5: Pelactiv Hydrating Cream Cleanser
Pelactiv Hydrating Cream Cleanser is excellent for dry, allergic skin types – especially those suffering from dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
“This product not only keeps the dryness under control, but also has cleared my whiteheads completely. It smells gorgeous, and for such an effective product is definitely affordable. Highly recommended.” – amyfinlay
CREAM CLEANSER #6: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Gentle Daily Cleanser
What better way to smooth and soothe your skin than with a moisturising cleanser formulated from cocoa and shea butter? And let’s not forget to mention that it smells delightful, too!
“BEST CLEANSER EVER!!! After using it your skin does not feel dry and taught but fresh and clean. It washes away all make up and dirt. It is good with my sensitive skin and has even improved the pimples on my skin dramatically.” – Brooke751
CREAM CLEANSER #7: QV Face Gentle Cleanser
This soap-free cleanser is perfect for dry and irritable skin. It easily removes make-up and will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated.
“So gentle and creamy, I love it! It cleanses really well and is a good moisturiser at the same time. My skin was left feeling supple and refreshed. I highly recommend it for those with dry skin.”- follow rivers
CREAM CLEANSER #8: Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser
This one will warm up your chilly winter face and leave you with healthy glowing skin. Take that winter!
“This is actually very amazing! The product heats up on your face when it comes in contact with water, and it's an extremely pleasant sensation! ”¨The effect is lovely and it leaves my skin feeling absolutely amazing and smooth! I love it!” – sweetaholic-beauty
CREAM CLEANSER #9: Yes To Carrots Nourishing Daily Cream Facial Cleanser
Yes, this product really does contain carrots! It will also leave your skin feeling clean, hydrated and fresh.
“This is my absolute favourite daily cleanser. I've fallen in love with the Yes To products! This cleanser is great for removing makeup and cleansing your skin, leaving it feeling soft and fresh. Straight after I've cleansed I use the Yes To Carrots moisturiser and together they make my skin feel great.” – SamanthaRose12
CREAM CLEANSER #10: Neutrogena Deep Clean® Cream Cleanser
This product is great for make-up enthusiasts who like to make sure they’re heading to bed with a completely clean face. It’ll give you deep clean without stripping your skin of essential oils.
“I love this cleanser! Most other products really dry my skin out or make it feel tight and itchy. Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser cleans my skin without stripping all the natural oils. I recommend this product to all skin types. It’s great value too & beats a lot more expensive products.” – charlie and tango
Have you ever used a cream cleanser? If so, what’s your favourite? Do you have any winter skin care tips?
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I adore alpha H products
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I would love to try Kora cosmetics cream cleanser. I have sed alpha H cream cleanser which was wonderful.
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Love cream cleansers they are so gentle.
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I swear by the QV gentle face wash to keep my akin acne free and moisturised!
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I do like cream cleansers, they're very gentle and effective. I would like to try the A'kin one
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Alpha H makes the best cleansers.
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I am using Kora cleanser at the moment. Nothing incredible, and it works. Just too costly for a cleanser I think (comparing with what is on the market), still I like it
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I really like the Neutrogena deep clean cleanser. My skin feels refreshed and clean afterwards without feeling dry.
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I like to use cleansing milk in winters as it works best for my dry skin.
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I use cream cleansers for my dry skin. I am currently using Clarins.
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I have had the alpha H cleanser and I love that it removes eye makeup too.
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Don't really use cream cleansers much
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QV products are amazzzzzinggg! I did a survey a while ago and they sent me some generous samples as a thank you. I ended up purchasing the full sizes :)
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personally not a fan of cream cleansers, tried quite a few but they all leave a coating on my skin which means my serums and essences don't apply well or soak in. Give me a water rinsing solid oil or liquid oil any day!
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Thanks for the article and compiling a great list. I keep seeing the Yes to.. Vegetables brand everywhere, though have not tried it yet.
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Four of these are no longer available or bh listed.
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I am yet to try any of these
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Alpha h looks like the best out of these.. I'm looking for a good deep cleanser at the moment.. I'm more of a balm girl though I think...
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I am sure that I have read this article before and I am still not converted to cream cleansers. I find that they clog up my pores and my acne gets worse when I use them. I much prefer oil cleansers and cleansers which contain salicylic acid.
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I've never been big on cream cleansers though they do make a difference in the colder months. I'm really enjoying cleansing balms now so this is probably something I'll stick to in the next winter
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These all sound great but I haven't tried any of these one's. I use Nivea:-Daily Essential's for dry & sensitive skin gentle cream cleanser I love the feel of it on my skin & it remove's all my make-up I love this product so I won't be looking for a new one but in saying that I still wouldn't mind trying out maybe 6 here that sound good but I'll always go back to my current one no doubt about that.
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I recently tried the QV one and actually liked it. Smelled funny but gave a good cleanse.
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i know this article is old but i still agree with no. 1! alpha h is great
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I dont think these are the best cream cleansers around now... There's plently more and some really good balms...
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I have recently started using a cream cleanser by Swisse called purify. I used to buy it from Coles but can't seem to find it anywhere now which is annoying as I really like it. It contains all natural ingredients.
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