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Best face wash for acne-prone skin in India

8 face washes for acne-prone skin, from the products Miyu has read the most reviews for.

How this list is made

Every product here is listed for acne-prone skin, and has at least five reviews Miyu has read. They are ranked by how positively reviewers talk about them, weighted by how many reviews there are, minus how often reviewers report a skin problem — breakouts, irritation, dryness or darkening. Nobody pays to be on this list.

What suits most acne-prone skin may not suit yours. Ask Miyu to check one against your own skin.

  1. #1 · The Derma Co

    2% Sali-Cinamide Anti-Acne Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid & 2% Niacinamide - 150ml

    Best for: acne-prone skin; oily skin with breakouts

    Reviewers like: Effectively reduces and prevents acne and comedones

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  2. #2 · Neutrogena

    Oil Free Acne Cleansing Face Wash with 2% Salicylic Acid for Acne Prone & Oily Skin

    Best for: active acne breakouts; preventing new acne

    Reviewers like: Effectively fights and reduces acne breakouts

    Avoid if: dry skin; sensitive skin

  3. #3 · Plum

    2% Niacinamide & Rice Water Face Wash For Clear & Bright Skin

    Best for: oily skin with clogged pores; dull skin needing brightening

    Reviewers like: Does not dry out skin, leaves it feeling soft and fresh

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin to new ingredients

  4. #4 · La Roche-Posay

    Effaclar Purifying Anti-Acne Gel Face wash, Gentle Cleanser for Oily, Acne Prone skin

    Best for: acne-prone skin; excess oil control

    Reviewers like: Controls oiliness and shine

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  5. #5 · The Derma Co

    1% Kojic Acid Face Wash with Niacinamide & Alpha Arbutin For Dark Spots & Pigmentation - 150 ml

    Best for: dark spots and pigmentation; uneven skin tone

    Reviewers like: Reduces acne and acne marks

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin

  6. #6 · Garnier

    Vitamin C Gel Face Wash for Brighter Skin Gently Cleanses Skin & Removes impurities

    Best for: oily skin; dull skin

    Reviewers like: Brightens and gives an instant glow

    Avoid if: dry skin; sensitive skin

  7. #7 · The Body Shop

    Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash

    Best for: oily skin; acne-prone skin

    Reviewers like: Clears acne and blemishes

    Avoid if: dry skin; sensitive skin

  8. #8 · Re'equil

    Acne Clarifying Gel with AHA & BHA

    Best for: active acne breakouts; clogged pores

    Reviewers like: Effectively reduces active acne and pimples

    Avoid if: very dry skin; sensitive skin (patch test first)

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