Your Dry Skin Will Love These Hydrating Face Washes

"This fragrance-free cleanser has ceramides as well as hyaluronic acid, is well priced, and is very hydrating," says Debra Jaliman, MD, board-certified dermatologist in NYC and author of Skin Rules. It also contains ceramides, which help repair the skin's protective barrier and maintain moisture.

"This is a great, mild, drugstore face wash—it gives dry skin everything it needs," says Gretchen Frieling, MD, Boston-area board-certified dermatopathologist. It’s formulated with minimal ingredients, is hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic, meaning it's gentle and won't clog pores. She also loves that it's oil-, soap-, fragrance-, and paraben-free with no allergens or irritating essential oils.

Wash away impurities and makeup with this sulfate-free gentle cleanser. It's formulated with hydrating marine peptides, soothing chamomile essential oils, and hydrolyzed algin, which is clinically proven to reduce free radical damage that contributes to early signs of aging.

Lesley Rabach, MD, facial plastic surgeon and cofounder of LM Medical, is a fan of this option that's formulated with oat kernal extract, D-panthenol, and antioxidants (while on the more expensive side for a cleanser). "It thoroughly removes dirt and makeup, plus is gentle enough for post-procedure or after surgery."

This creamy hypoallergenic cleansing bar "gently treats the skin, removing dirt and the daily grime without putting harsh chemicals on your skin," says Jessica Krant, MD, board certified dermatologist at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York.

Creamy face washes are great because they help cleanse the skin while adding back moisture. This formula contains tocotrenials, which is a form of vitamin E that that helps protect against oxidative stress that causes collagen breakdown. It also has silver ear mushroom that helps to plump and moisturize, and adaptogenic reishi to reduce signs of inflammation.

"I like this cleanser because it doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils, while leaving the skin barrier intact. It’s great for all skin types, especially dry skin," says Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York.

"This cleansing oil utilizes the beneficial effects of a thermal spring's water, along with hydrating and calming essential oils," says Ted Lain, MD, board-certified dermatologist and chief medical officer at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. "It leaves a moisturizing layer behind, perfect for dry skin, and avoids the use of harsh surfactants."

"Using the beneficial effects of the La Roche-Posay thermal water and glycerin—with very few other ingredients—this cleanser is a very gentle, smooth way to cleanse the skin," says Lain.

Dr. Barbara Sturm is one of Oprah's favorite skincare brands and for good reason. If you have dry skin, you'll love this gentle foaming cleanser that removes makeup and impurities without disrupting your skin's pH. It also has aloe vera leaf juice to soothe and refresh skin.