10 soothing face washes suitable for sensitive skin

This cleanser has a super gentle formula that's pretty much guaranteed to play nicely with sensitive and problematic skin. The creamy, multi-tasking cleanser is made with luxurious vitamin E and aloe vera, and it has a non-stripping formula that respects the skin's natural pH balance.

Was $54.95, now $43.96 at Alpha-H

Let us just say this: if Kim Kardashian chooses to use a $12 cleanser, it's because it's legitimately phenomenal. This gentle fragrance-free formula is super soothing, contains no soap and is even safe for using around eyes (which as sensitive souls will know, is an actual miracle).

Was $19.99, now $13.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Whether a flare-up is calling for a return to a back-to-basics approach or you simply don't dare stray from your soap-free safe zone, this guy will always be there for you. A lightweight moisturising foam enriched with soothing vitamin E, it's the comfort food of the cleanser gang.

Was $14.99, now $12.90 at Chemist Warehouse

Packed full of antioxidant botanical superfood extracts and vitamins, this gentle cleanser is designed to soothe and hydrate your skin while it gently cleanses, leaving you feeling fresh as a daisy. Hard-working and non-drying, it lathers into a velvety formula, instantly awakening and refreshing, leaving your complexion clean and revived without dehydrating it.

Was $34.95, now $27.95 at Dope Skin Co

In the case that your face is oily and sensitive, try this soothing, balancing buy. Its greatest talent? Diving deep into pores to draw out impurities and excess sebum while also calming the complexion. As a bonus, it's also apt for aiding with back-ne. Just putting it out there...

Was $38.99, now $33.49 at Chemist Warehouse

Elucent Anti Ageing Gentle Cleanser is gentle on skin whilst effectively resurfacing the complexion. The formula contains AHAs and vitamins B3 and E that work together to micro-exfoliate, hydrate and strengthen the skin. 

$27.99 at Chemist Warehouse

A gentle gel-cream cleanser that calms, soothes and restores all while helping skin to shed makeup, build-up and impurities, it's a friend to even the most intolerant of complexions.

$29.95 at Oz Hair & Beauty

A friend to the dry-skinned is generally a friend to the sensitive-skinned as well, as long as it's not too rich. Luckily, this water gel cleanser has all the hydrating benefits without any of the heaviness. It's a hypoallergenic hyaluronic acid wash worthy of a spot on any sensitivity-friendly shower shelf.

Was $20, now $13.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Cleansing almond milk even sounds soothing. A softening and irritation-easing combination of nourishing sweet almond oil and calming cornflower water (that happens to feel like velvet on the skin by the way), it'll remove residue, makeup and impurities without harming hydration levels.

$37 at Sephora

Ah, this old chestnut. No bells, no whistles, just a reliable, replenishing face wash that gets the damn job done. Loaded with three types of ceramides plus hydrating hyaluronic acid, you can always trust it to balance redness, boost moisture and ensure your barrier is as strengthened as ever.

Was $14.99, now $13.49 at Chemist Warehouse