The 17 Best Antioxidant-Packed Face Cleansers

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser ($41)

This is one of the most luxurious foaming cleansers out there. The orange gel transforms into a rich foam that cleans, hydrates and softens skin. With antioxidants like silk amino acids, vitamin C, green tea extracts and moringa oil this cleanser checks all the boxes.

BUY ON ALLIES OF SKIN – $41

BUY ON REVOLVE – $41

The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser ($32)

This straightforward gel cleanser from Scarlett Johansson’s The Outset features an antioxidant fruit blend that helps boost moisture retention and reduce free radical damage. Meanwhile, micelles ensure skin gets squeaky clean, and a blend of seven amino acids helps moisturize and reduce signs of aging.

BUY ON THE OUTSET – $32

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $32

Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser ($74)

This foaming and exfoliating formula softens, moisturizes and cleanses skin in one step. The olive leaves in the mix are rich in antioxidants, and the rose and geranium provide lovely aromatherapy benefits.

BUY ON CHANTECAILLE – $74

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $74

Jose Rosebrook Essential Balm Cleanse ($50)

This cool green pH balanced, oil-based cleanser is a pro at removing makeup and cleansing skin at once. Like a skin smoothie, it’s packed with micronutrient-dense plant oils, antioxidant-rich blue-green algae, chlorella, micro-biome supporting probiotics and Josh Rosebrook‘s signature in-house herbal extracts.

BUY ON CREDO – $50

BUY ON THE DETOX MARKET – $50

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser ($41)

This jelly-textured cleanser gets an A+ for removing makeup and rinsing away other remnants of the day. Plus, the cantaloupe fruit extract and virgin marula oil in the formula are rich in important antioxidants.

BUY ON SPACE NK – $41

BUY ON SEPHORA – $41

Bloomeffects Tulip Nectar Cleansing Cream ($29)

Bloomeffects’ proprietary Dutch tulip complex, featured in many of their products, including this cleansing cream, is rich in antioxidants. The luxe cream is beloved for its ability to strengthen the skin barrier and promote a healthy microbiome.

BUY ON CREDO – $29

BUY ON AMAZON – $24

Naturium Vitamin C Complex Cleanser ($18)

Two forms of vitamin C and phytic acid amp up the antioxidant benefits in this fruity cleanser that gently exfoliates and brightens skin. Your skin will feel clean without feeling stripped after using this formula.

BUY ON AMAZON – $18

BUY ON TARGET – $19

Mutha Oil-to-Gel Cleanser ($42)

This sensorially satisfying cleansing jelly features a ton of good-for-your-skin vitamins, antioxidants and omega fatty acids. Supple, hydrated clean skin is just one step away with this cleanser.

BUY ON MUTHA – $42

Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser ($39)

Like a green juice for your skin, this cleanser is packed with kale, spinach and green tea, which feature vitamins C and E, essential fatty acids and powerful antioxidants. It works to support skin’s pH balance and clear pores.

BUY ON AMAZON – $39

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $39

Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser ($39)

This cleanser features vitamin C ester, a supercharged brightening and smoothing antioxidant powerhouse. As opposed to traditional vitamin C, vitamin C ester is fat-soluble, so your skin can more easily absorb maximum antioxidant benefits. Other key ingredients include DMAE for firming and a copper complex to strengthen and hydrate skin.

BUY ON DERMSTORE – $39

BUY ON ULTA – $39

Alo Enzyme Facial Cleanser ($32)

Most of Alo’s skin products are packed with antioxidant-rich amla—nature’s most potent antioxidant superberry used for years in Ayurvedic healing. The cleanser wipes away dirt and impurities, protects skin against environmental aggressors and restores moisture. Not to mention, its scent of bright citrus, herbal botanicals and vanilla is a delight.

BUY ON ALO – $32

BUY ON AMAZON – $32

Shiseido Deep Cleansing Foam ($36)

If you have oily or acne-prone skin, this sebum-absorbing foaming cleanser is a great option. The formula features signature Japanese ingredients like Kirishima mineral spring water and rice germ oil alongside InternalPowerResist technology featuring an ImuCalm Compound, which helps to strengthen the skin barrier. Hamamelis extract comes in with high antioxidant benefits.

BUY ON AMAZON – $36

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $36

Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash ($38)

This antioxidant-rich foaming cleanser promises skin a detox from makeup and impurities. A collection of powerful ingredients like orange and lavender extracts, clove, burdock, mandarin, rose damascena and jasmine nourish skin, dissolve excess sebum and promote a brighter complexion.

BUY ON INDIE LEE – $38

BUY ON AMAZON – $38

Elemis Superfood Facial Wash ($32)

Vitamin-rich superfoods help cleanse skin and give it a natural-looking glow in this cleanser. Organic pumpkin seed oil and black seed oil, both rich in antioxidants, help protect and support the skin’s lipid barrier for strong, healthy-looking skin.

BUY ON AMAZON – $32

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $39

Wonder Valley Oil Face Cleanser ($65)

This decadent, antioxidant-rich, gentle cleanser is great for all skin types. Its honey-like texture feels amazing gliding on skin while it does a deep cleanse. One reviewer even commented that they’re annoyed by how much they love it.

BUY ON WONDER VALLEY – $65

BUY ON CREDO – $65

Renée Rouleau Vitamin-Infused Cleansing Emulsion ($41)

This cleansing emulsion magically wipes away makeup while nourishing skin. A blend of skin-loving ingredients, including niacinamide, green tea leaf extract, vitamins C and E and mugwort extract erase makeup and dry skin buildup for softer, fresher, dewy skin.

BUY ON RENEE ROULEAU – $41

Youthforia Night Off Face Wash ($32)

Makeup, dirt and sunscreen don’t stand a chance against this gentle yet deep cleanser. Catechin and tannins, powerful antioxidants found in green tea, help brighten skin and reduce the appearance of pores.

BUY ON AMAZON – $32