A clean start: The best cleansers for your skin

OILS, creams or balms – make these cleansers the first step in your skincare routine

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Oils, creams or balms – make these cleansers the first step in your skincare routine

Treat yourself to one of these wonderful cleansers and give your skin a fresh start for spring

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Treat your skin to one of these effective cleansers

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L’Occitane Huile Shea Cleansing Oil£17, L’Occitane stores nationwide and uk.loccitane.com

Enriched with shea oil, this new cleansing product from L’Occitane removes even waterproof make-up with ease. Suitable for the most sensitive skin, this silky oil will cleanse, nourish and protect in one simple step, leaving behind a perfectly radiant complexion.

Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm£20, balanceme.co.uk

This award-winning cleansing balm is a real multitasker – antioxidants such as cloudberry and rosehip oils calm sensitive skin while balancing oilier complexions. In addition, the oatmeal powder gently exfoliates without stripping away natural oils. Massage onto the face and neck and remove with the muslin cloth included for fabulously fresh, glowing skin.

Bliss Fabulous Makeup Melt Gel-to-Oil Cleanser£24, blissworld.co.uk 

As the name suggests, this innovative gel formula transforms into a lightweight oil to ‘melt’ away the day’s make-up and dirt. Oils are often the best products to break down other oils, and this one gives a deep cleanse without stripping away natural moisture.

Formula Time Defy Radiant Cleanse Facial Cleansing Milk £6.50, Marks & Spencer stores nationwide and marksandspencer.com

The perfect anti-ageing cleanser, this gentle milk formula contains hyaluronic acid which helps to slow down the effects of time while also hydrating, soothing and effectively removing all traces of make-up. And at £6.50, it’s a real bargain too.

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Pick your favourite from our beauty editor's selection

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Jurlique Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil£30, jurlique.co.uk

A hydrating oil cleanser that includes botanical seed oils with anti-ageing properties which help to reduce the appearance of fine lines. Warm a couple of pumps in your hands first then massage into the skin for a comforting cleanse that keeps wrinkles at bay.

Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser£9.99, burtsbees.co.uk 

Using 99 per cent natural products, this gentle cream cleanser is perfect for sensitive or slightly dry skin, especially when used with the rest of the Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration regime. Massage in with a face cloth for a thoroughly deep clean.

Super Facialist by Una Brennan Rose Hydrate Calming Creamy Cleanser£7.99, superfacialist.co.uk

Rose is renowned for its calming properties and this cleanser is no exception. Marshmallow and allantoin also help to restore the skin’s pH balance, while offering a gentle but thorough clean. Use with other Super Facialist products for a home facial. 

Argan+ Skin Awakening Cleansing Oil£10.99, selected Waitrose stores and waitrose.com 

Massage this vitamin-rich oil into your skin which, when mixed with water, transforms into a luxurious milk consistency. Including the antioxidant properties of olive oil and baobab, this will cleanse and moisturise the skin without leaving it greasy.

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