All Face Wipes Aren't Created Equal—These Are the Only Ones Beauty Editors Touch

When you feel lazy about washing your face, or need a refresher when you're on the go, face wipes can come in clutch. But you have to choose them carefully because not every face wipe has the same benefits. In fact, some can be very drying to the skin and some don't even do that good of a job at actually cleansing your skin of dirt, bacteria, and makeup. Not to mention, face wipes are disposable, so they're not exactly sustainable.

While you're probably better off doing it the old-fashioned way with your face cleanser of choice and a bathroom sink, there are some times when you just need to use a wipe. For those times, check the package for ingredients that are both cleansing and nourishing—stay away from anything that contains alcohol and look for things like refreshing and hydrating things like aloe vera and micellar water.

And when it comes to using the face wipe itself, be gentle with it. I know I've been guilty of scrubbing my face almost raw with a wipe and then immediately regretting it the next day when I woke up to a dry and irritated face.

Take a look at some editor-recommended face wipes below if you need some suggestions to keep on hand.

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1. Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleansing Towelettes

2. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths

3. Ursa Major Essential Face Wipes

4. Bioderma Sébium H2O Micellar Wipes

5. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes

6. Obagi Medical Acne Cleansing Wipes

7. Aveeno Ultra-Calming Sensitive Skin Makeup Removing Face Wipes

8. Patchology Clean AF On-the-Go Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes

9. Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes

10. CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleansing Makeup Remover Wipes

11. Bioré Daily Face Cleansing Wipes

12. Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths

13. Honest Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes

14. Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Refreshingly Clean Cleansing Cloths

Other Cleansers and Makeup Removers to Try

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Managing Editor

Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.