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Why It's Worth It: Dr. Turegano says Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser "has been a go-to cleanser recommendation by dermatologists for years for those with sensitive skin." The ingredient list is short and sweet with purified water and glycerin up at the top and doesn't include common irritants like dyes, fragrances, lanolin, parabens, soap, and more. "If you deal with eczema, extra dryness, or are allergy-prone to various ingredients, try this one," Dr. Turegano adds. You can theoretically make your own, by mixing 3/4 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1/4 cup of aloe vera, but it's not really advisable. Anything homemade is obviously not laboratory validated to the standard of commercial hand sanitisers.

Editor Tip: The Ourself Daily Purifying Cleanser has a velvety gel texture that foams up when it's activated by water. The texture is the main reason commerce editor Sarah Han reaches for this cleanser — well, besides the fact that it swiftly removes any leftover, stubborn makeup. The main sulfate-free cleansing agent, cocamidopropyl betaine, gently removes makeup and stubborn sunscreen. Editor Tip: Since this cleanser has such few ingredients, if you're wearing particularly stubborn makeup, we recommend pre-cleansing with a gentle micellar water or cleansing balm.

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Editor Tip: Our dermatologist friends also name this bottle as one of the best face washes on the market. Elyse Love, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, says it's "a great go-to cleanser for colder months that cleanses skin without stripping the skin." Mamina Turegano, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a fan of this particular formula for dry skin. The pitfalls of hand sanitiser are that it doesn't work as well on sweaty, greasy or visibly dirty hands, and you need to use a lot to completely cover the entire surface of your hands. Why It's Worth It: There are run-of-the-mill cleansers and then there are hydrating cleansers that deeply nourish the skin barrier — and Glow Recipe's Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser falls in the latter camp. While cleansers are notably rinse-off products, this lotion-to-foam formula is spiked with ceramide NP and anti-inflammatory colloidal oatmeal to prevent moisture loss and soothe redness — even after it's been washed off. Avocado oil is responsible for making sure any remaining makeup and dirt are cleared from your complexion, so you're well-prepped for the rest of your skin-care routine. Why It's Worth It: Extremely thoughtful product development is in the DNA of Vintner's Daughter. Case in point: The brand's third-ever product and four years in the making, the Active Renewal Cleanser is a gently-foaming formula that removes makeup, sunscreen, and all other impurities, while also soothing skin (hello, aloe and sunflower seed) and boosting radiance (thanks to ingredients like vitamin C-rich kakadu plum and dandelion). It also works beyond your car. You can use it to get in between the keys on your laptop keyboard, as well as on remotes, video game controllers, consoles, and more.