Beauty & Personal Care · Water-Based Face Cleansers
What does 'water-based' mean for a face cleanser?
Reviewer consensus
Water-based cleansers are gels, foams, and cream-to-foam washes designed to be used with water and rinsed off, as opposed to oil cleansers or balm cleansers. They handle daily sweat, sunscreen, and water-soluble grime, and many people in double-cleansing routines use a water-based cleanser as the second step after an oil cleanser.