While it's common for our skin to lose its radiance in the colder season, maintaining that rosy-cheeked, luminous allure is still possible. Choose a winter-friendly face wash because a good cleanser can act as an antidote to dry skin.
During colder months, the idea is to nourish the skin barrier. Opt for mild cleansers with soft, creamy formulas or gentle cleansing gels enriched with humectants. Skin-friendly ingredients like shea or cocoa butter, skin-sebum-resembling oils like squalane are known to have nourishing effects and hydrators like ceramides help strengthen the skin barrier. Read on for a curated list of the 10 best face washes for the winter.
Kaya Soothing Cleansing Gel with Glycerin
What it is: Infused with moisture-preserving glycerin, Kaya's Soothing Cleansing Gel is a winter essential. It gently cleans your face, replenishing lost moisture, and leaving the skin soft and supple.
Skin type: All skin types
Formulation: Soap-free gel
Allies Of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
What it is: Indulgent luxury in the form of a face cleanser, this supercharged blend helps to preserve vital nutrients and moisture levels. The award-winning formula was made to give you extra silky skin in 1 minute.
Skin type: All skin types, especially dry and very dry or sensitive skin
Formulation: Cleansing milk
Brillare Rose Powder Face Wash
What it is: Formulated for well-hydrated and younger-looking skin, it contains oils of rose and argan in a coconut base – plus sandalwood which makes it smell divine.
Skin type: Dry or sensitive skin
Formulation: Powder (add a few drops of water to create a gentle foam)
Pilgrim Red Vine Face Wash
What it is: Packed with vitamin C and soothing aloe, this potion brightens and nourishes—it’s what the doctor ordered for winter. It will gently dissolve makeup, too.
Skin type: All skin types, including acne-prone skin
Formulation: Liquid
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Facewash
What it is: Ceramides are lipids that occur naturally in skin. They help to maintain the skin barrier, retain hydration, and keep out unwanted impurities, by sealing the gaps between the skin cells. This cleanser is chock-full of these ceramides and collagen-boosting Vitamin C, making it a must-have for dry, sensitised skin.
Skin type: All skin types
Formulation: Liquid
Mamaearth Honey Malai Face Wash
What it is: Enriched with the goodness of honey, along with cream and coconut oil, it promises not only to cleanse but also to add softness back into your skin.
Skin type: All skin types
Formulation: Cream
Aminu Be Free The Do It All Cream Cleanser
What it is: A cleanser that deeply hydrates, calms and cleanses gently. It uses 3D hydration technology that evenly deposits moisture in each layer of the skin. Enriched with argan oil and myrrh, along with other repairing, skin-loving ingredients, this cleanser feels like hydration in a bottle.
Skin type: All skin types
Formulation: Cream
Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance Gentle Renewing Cleanser
What it is: For a soft yet effective cleanse, trust Cetaphil's Bright Healthy Radiance Cleanser. The formula is super winter-friendly, comprising niacinamide, jojoba beads and vitamin E. This cleanser gives radiance without compromising on gentleness.
Skin type: Sensitive skin
Formulation: Gel
Love Earth No Foam Face Wash
What it is: A foam-free, chemical-free formula that contains glycerin, almond oil and green tea; this is a mild yet thorough cleanser, leaving your skin ready to face chilly days. It gently exfoliates, even working on acne, yet doesn’t leave your face feeling stretched or tight.
Skin type: Normal to sensitive skin, acne-prone skin
Formulation: Liquid
Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Facial Wash
What it is: Made with aloe vera to soothe and moisturize your skin, this hydrating facial wash refreshes and cleanses at the same time.
Skin type: Normal skin
Formulation: Liquid
