These are the formulas that will save your skin this Detty December.
If your December is as busy and beauty-heavy as mine, you’ll know the toll it takes on your skin. Between office parties, concerts, family gatherings, and festive celebrations, we’re wearing more makeup than ever. And often, we are removing it in a rush. When that pattern repeats, the skin eventually starts to respond.
Tightness after cleansing, sudden breakouts, or stinging when you apply your usual products are all subtle signs of sensitisation. And while baby wipes may feel convenient at the end of a long night, they rarely remove every break through the layers of makeup. Between the residue left behind and the uncomfortable feel of the wipes against your skin, it often feels overwhelming.
As a beauty enthusiast who’s passionate about keeping her skin healthy, supple, and nourished, I understand the importance of a good cleanser during the holidays. As I’ve tested more cleansers than I can count, I’ve learned that the right formula can be the difference between sudden breakouts, and skin that lives to slay another day.
The best cleansers for your Detty December
Snail & Azulene Low pH Cleanser
₦8,505
TIAM
- Dry / Dehydrated Skin
- Normal Skin
- Sensitive Skin
Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad
₦15,300
Anua
- Acne-Prone Skin
- Oily Skin
- Combination Skin
- Sensitive Skin (if tolerated, use sparingly)
Hydrating Cleanser
₦21,540
CeraVe
- Dry / Dehydrated Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Normal Skin
Skin Clarifying Cleanser
₦28,363
Bolden
- Oily Skin
- Combination Skin
- Acne-Prone Skin
Pore ONSKN Cleanser
$37
ONSKN
- Normal Skin
- Combination Skin
Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm
₦27,450
Banila
- Dry / Dehydrated Skin
- Normal Skin
- Sensitive Skin (especially when used as a first cleanse)
Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel
₦26,000
La Roche-Posay
- Oily Skin
- Combination Skin
- Acne-Prone Skin
- Sensitive Skin (for those who tolerate gentle foaming gels)
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
₦16,575
ANUA
- Oily Skin
- Combination Skin
- Acne-Prone Skin
- Normal Skin (especially if you wear makeup or sunscreen)
Cleanse Soothing Cleanser Foam
₦93,576.01
SkinCeuticals
- Dry / Dehydrated Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Normal Skin
Vitamin C Micellar Water
₦10,000
Garnier
- Normal Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Dull / Uneven Tone
Cleansers should never be too far away
Understanding your skin type and choosing a formula that works with it, not against it, is the key to maintaining a clear, comfortable complexion.
Ultimately, the best cleanser for you will depend on your individual skin concerns and what feels most comfortable and effective in keeping your complexion happy, healthy, and beautifully balanced through every holiday party and beyond.
