How to Find the Right Clay Cleanser for Your Skin Type

Be honest: How long have you been using the same facial cleanser to wash your face? Well, there’s never been a better time to switch things up. With so many different types of facial cleansers available, you’ve got plenty of options—so if you’re ready to make a change in your skin care product lineup, you’re in luck. Today, we’re here to talk to you about one type of facial cleanser in particular—and that would be the clay cleanser. Below, learn all about the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleanser line and how to find the right one for your skin.

How to Find the Best Clay Cleanser for Your Skin

What is a clay cleanser, you ask? The L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleanser line consists of three daily facial cleansers that are formulated with three different clays. These clay cleanser formulas transform from clay to mousse and help remove everyday impurities from the surface of skin without over-drying. Without further ado, here’s how to find the right clay cleanser for your skin type.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Purify and Mattify Cleanser: Does your skin tend to look extra-shiny by midday? Then consider giving this facial cleanser a chance. Enhanced with eucalyptus, this clay cleanser formula is suitable for all skin types. It goes beyond daily cleansing to deep clean and remove excess oil for skin that feels refreshed. Immediately, skin is purified of dirt, oil, and pollution and has a matte (a.k.a. non-shiny finish). (These are our best mattifying skin care products.)

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Detox and Brighten Cleanser: It’s time to hop on the charcoal beauty trend! Immediately after using this clay cleanser formula, which is enhanced with charcoal, skin is purified of dirt, oil, and pollution and left with a clean, clear look. It’s suitable for all skin types.

L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Exfoliate and Refine Cleanser: What do you get when you pair cleansing and exfoliation? That would be this facial cleanser! The clay cleanser formula, which is enhanced with red algae, goes beyond daily cleansing to help exfoliate the surface of your skin. Immediately, skin is purified of dirt, oil, and pollution and is left with a clean, clear look. It’s suitable for oily to combination skin. (Here’s how to multi-mask if you have combination skin.)

Now that you know more about each of the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleansers, you can pick the one that best suits your skin. Happy cleansing!

How to Use the L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleansers

Found your L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleanser match? Now you can put it to work! Here’s how to use them: All you have to do is squeeze your facial cleanser of choice into your hands and add water to transform it from clay to mousse. Then, gently massage the cleanser onto your face in circular motions, making sure to avoid your eye area. After you’re done doing that, rinse the cleanser off thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry. When you’re washing your face, there are a few tips to keep in mind. For starters, hot water can strip your skin of essential oils, so rinse off with lukewarm water instead. And make sure to be gentle when applying your facial cleanser to your skin—there’s no need to aggressively rub. The same thing goes for when you towel off post-cleansing—go ahead and pamper your skin. You’re now ready to move through the rest of your skin care routine—more on that below!

How to Follow Up Your Facial Cleansing Routine

Done cleansing? That shouldn’t be the end of your skin care routine. Once you’re done rinsing off your facial cleanser, follow up with your skin care products of choice—such as serum, eye cream, and facial oil—before applying moisturizer and moving on to makeup. Just as you did with your facial cleanser, look for skin care products that are formulated for your specific skin type and needs.