The best moisturizing face washes

Our face should be washed at least once a day, but cleansers can quickly become drying to the skin and cause more harm than good.

People with sensitive, dry or dehydrated skin can also quickly feel the effects of cooling temperatures. The latter tends to irritate the skin and the use of moisturizing products becomes a must to counteract its unpleasant effects.

We have tested numerous formulas in order to present you with cleansers that will help your skin maintain its hydration and suppleness, regardless of the season.

Here are the best moisturizing face washes

1. The MANTLE Skin Revitalizing Cleanser by U Beauty at Holt Renfrew – $104

This unique product reinvents the way of washing your face by presenting a “cowash” type formula, which uses moisturizing ingredients to remove dirt and excess oil from the face, without ever irritating it. Containing cleansing oils, it has the ideal PH to maintain the acid mantle of the skin. It can be used as a make-up remover first, then a second time, with a soft washcloth, to remove all impurities without ever having the feeling of tightness of traditional cleansers.

2. Renew Nourishing Cleanser by True Botanicals at The Detox Market – $64

This intensely nourishing cleanser is designed to cleanse, repair and soften skin in one step. It is suitable for sensitive mature skin, but also for those showing signs of dryness. It contains antioxidants from green tea as well as soothing aloe. Its sweet scent of grapefruit, jasmine, lavender and vetiver is perfectly luxurious.

3. Micellar water with Moringa seeds by Nuxe Bio at Shoppers Drug Mart – $28

Micellar water is known for its makeup-removing properties, but above all never irritating! This one, from the French brand Nuxe, eliminates impurities, pollution particles, excess sebum and make-up. It contains Moringa seed extract, which is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

4. Jeju Cherry Blossom Dew Glow Cleansing Gel by Innisfree at Sephora – $18

This low-acid cleanser is ideal for sensitive skin that doesn’t need an overly astringent cleanse. Its jelly texture foams lightly on the skin once wet and leaves a feeling of hydration and freshness. A perfect cleanser to remove sweat and sebum in the morning, before doing your beauty routine and applying makeup.

5. Biossance Aloe Vera Amino & Squalane Gentle Cleanser at Sephora – $36

With its complex of amino acids and aloe, this liquid cleanser washes the skin without drying it out. Despite its gentle formula, it visibly minimizes pores, while eliminating impurities and makeup. Fragrance-free, it is suitable for the most reactive skin.