8 Best Face Washes for Acne

With a unique cream-to-foam formula, this CeraVe cleanser helps heal acne with the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide, while hydrating skin with hyaluronic acid and ceramides. “My skin does not feel overly dry or irritated which was a concern I had when considering a peroxide wash,” one Amazon reviewer says. “I will definitely be purchasing again.”

• Key ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide
• Formula type: Cream
• Size: 5 ounces

A top-rated acne face wash on Amazon — with over 8,000 five-star reviews — La Roche-Posay’s gel cleanser fights breakouts with salicylic acid. It’s also been clinically tested to help reduce excess oil. But, the best part is that it’s still gentle enough to use on those with acne and sensitive skin. “It’s very mild, lathers beautifully, and leaves your face feeling extremely clean without being tight or stripped of moisture,” an Amazon reviewer reports. This cleanser “has worked better for my adult onset cystic acne than any other product I’ve tried on the market,” another reviewer adds.

• Key ingredients: Salicylic acid
• Formula type: Gel
• Size: 6.76 ounces