Great skin starts with a fresh, clean base, and the right cleanser can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for a deep-cleansing gel, a nourishing oil, or a radiance-boosting mask, these products are the essentials you need for a glowing complexion.
This year’s picks include everything from gentle creams and multitasking balms to high-performance exfoliators and luxurious overnight masks – all tested and loved by the Hi Style team, alongside a comprehensive judging panel led by the brilliant beauty expert, Mary-Jane O’Regan. Whether you’re on a mission for a deep cleanse, a hit of hydration, or a brightening boost, we’ve curated the very best for every skin type and concern.
Here are our winning picks for cleansers and masks, from budget-friendly finds to premium must-haves.
HI STYLE’S PICKS
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- BEST CLEASING GEL: Storyderm – O2 White Clean – €49.00
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- BEST CLEANSING CREAM: Skingredients – PreProbiotic Cleanse Hydrating Cleanser – €43.00
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- BEST CLEANSING OIL: Kinvara – Absolute Cleansing Oil – €26.95
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- BEST BRIGHTENING CLEANSER: Ultraceuticals – Ultra Brightening Foaming Cleanser – €49.50
PREMIUM
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- BEST FOAMER CLEASER: EltaMD – Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser – €45.00
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- BEST CLEASER BALM: Trinny London – Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser – €42.00
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- BEST CLEASING WASH: Kerry Hanaphy – Glycolic Daily Wash – €45.00
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- BEST EXFOLIATOR: Declaré – Declaré Enzyme Peel – €35.00
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- BEST CLEASING MILK: Declaré – Soft Cleansing Milk – €29.95
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- BEST TONER: Storyderm – Ultra Essence Aqua – €39.00
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- BEST MASK: Genosys – Skin Rescue Overnight Mask – €60.50
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- BEST EYE MASK: Ultraceuticals – Ultra B2 Eye Masks – €75.00
BUDGET
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- BEST EYE-MASK: Patchology – Illuminating Eye Gels 1 Pair – €4.00
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- BEST EYE-MASK: Patchology – Illuminating Eye Gels 1 Pair – €4.00 (2)
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- BEST FOAMING CLEASING: Aveeno – Foaming Cleanser Calm and Restore – €12.99
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- BEST EXFOLIATING CLEANSER: Aveeno – Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser – €13.49
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- BEST CLEANSING FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: Nivea – Gentle Face Cleansing Cream Wash for Dry & Sensitive Skin – _€5.99
ECO
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- BEST TONER: Dr. Hauschka – Facial Toner – €29.95
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- BEST MASK: Away with Nature – Soothing Overnight Mask with Calendula & Turmeric – €47.00
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- BEST EXFOLIATOR: Kinvara – Elemental Exfoliating Powder – €34.95
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- BEST CLEANSING MILK: Dr. Hauschka – Soothing Cleansing Milk – €29.95
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- BEST CLEANSING BALM: Jo Browne – Facial Cleansing Balm – €34
MEN’S
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- BEST MEN’S FACE WASH: Original Face Wash_Bulldog – €7.80