6 Purifying Cleansers To Use After A Day In The City

For those of us living in a busy city, a single cleanse at the end of a long day might not be enough to tackle excess makeup, sebum and pollutants. Leftover impurities can leave skin dull and dry, not giving our glowy summer complexions justice. The fix? Double cleansing—or opting for multitasking cleansers—is a trend for all skin types which is actually worth the hype. Using a double-cleansing product will make a noticeable difference to any complexion and enable summer-in-the-city skin to look its best. —Julia Dumbrell

Science-backed luxury skincare line Noble Panacea recently debuted its much anticipated Elemental Hydrating Preparation Essence ($130). Formulated as Noble Panacea’s third step following the Elemental Cleansing Balm and Exfoliating Refiner products, the lightweight hydrogel removes impurities and delivers glowing skin.

The newly released Oil to Foam Total Cleanser from Dermalogica provides the benefits of double cleansing in one product ($78). Massaging into skin, watch the cleanser transform from a golden oil to a rich cloud-like foam with only a splash of water. With plant-derived prebiotic leaves, this foaming cleanser leaves skin feeling instantly soft and smooth.

A gel-to-oil cleanser that nourishes, the Prebiotic 4-in-1 MultiCleanser from Murad balances skin’s microbiome for healthier-looking skin ($50). A lovely fit for all skin types in need of a boost, the formula features an ultra-cleansing peptide to melt makeup, dirt and excess oil.

For skin feeling dull, tight and in need of moisture, Yves Rocher’s newest Ultra-fresh Cleansing Gel made with Pure Algue is the fix ($40). It perfectly cleanses, oxygenates and refreshes skin, formulated with Tetraselmis Microalgae to give a dewy boost.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, the Avène Tolérance Extremely Gentle Cleanser removes impurities accumulated throughout the day without over-irritating or drying out sensitive skin ($33). Free of fragrances, preservatives, and made of 99% natural origin ingredients, Avène’s slightly gel texture provides comfort and softness to the most reactive skin.

Long-wearing eye makeup melts off with the Cica Cleaning Jelly Milk’s micellar technology by Nudestix ($25). Offering a quick and easy cleanse at any time of day, the delicate eye and skin area will feel clean and soothed after every use.