Clean Skin, Happy Wallet: 10 Budget-Friendly Face Washes

Are you looking for your soul mate face wash that you can afford every month? I’m talking about one of those amazing skincare heroes that won’t make your wallet lighter but will have your skin glowing.

I’ve got you covered in this post! These budget-friendly face washes are the real deal; you can find them at your local CVS, Walmart, Target, or Rite Aid. 

Whether your skin is as oily as a pizza box, as dry as Palm Springs, as sensitive as a baby, or normal (but still unique <3), I’ve got the perfect cleanser for you on this list. 

So grab your favorite skin-friendly snack and get ready to find your new facial cleanser:

For Dry Skin

CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser

This face wash has gone viral on social media over the last few years for good reason.

CeraVe’s Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser starts off as you’d expect. —an oil—but then transforms into a gentle lather. The delicate formula contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides, leaving skin soft and protected without dyes, fragrances, or parabens.

Cetaphil Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser

If you have dry, sensitive skin that seems to react to everything, I recommend Cetaphil’s Hydrating Gentle Skin Cleanser. 

I love this cleanser because it’s free of irritating ingredients, and because it has a non-foaming formula, it won’t leave you feeling itchy. Its soap-free formula is super gentle and won’t strip your skin’s natural oils. 

The cleanser’s main ingredients are hydrating glycerin, spritzed up with niacinamide to protect, moisturize, and strengthen the skin’s barrier. Plus, Cetaphil’s formula is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, making it a win for sensitive faces everywhere!

Burt’s Bee’s Facial Cleansing Oil

You can count on Burt’s Bee’s to make a clean, simple facial cleanser. Their popular Facial Cleaning Oil, infused with coconut and argan oils, is a hero for your skin without that greasy feel. 

Bonus: this face wash doubles up as a stellar makeup remover, too!

For Oily Skin

CeraVe Acne Control Face Wash

Yes, another CeraVe product- I’ll admit I’m obsessed!

CeraVe Acne Control Face Wash is your secret weapon against pesky pimples and sneaky blackheads. We’ve got 2% Salicylic Acid on the front lines, fighting the good fight and clearing up your skin like a boss with purifying clay to give those pores a little TLC, making them look Instagram filter smooth.

But this bad boy doesn’t just zap zits—it’s also all about maintaining that precious skin barrier with ceramides. So while it’s kicking acne’s butt, it’s also keeping your skin safe and sound.

Tip: If Benzoyl peroxide tends to dry you out, Salicylic Acid is a great alternative. 

Mario Badescu Skincare Acne Facial Cleanser

Say goodbye to acne dramas and hello to a fresh-faced vibe with Mario Badescu Skincare Acne Facial Cleanser. 

I love this product because, unlike most acne washes, it has soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and thyme. Of course, as an acne cleanser, this face wash also has Salicylic Acid to kick excess oil and impurities to the curb. This product is gentle enough to be your daily go-to for oily and acne-prone skin.

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser

If breakouts are your main concern you’ve got to try this creamy dream of a cleanser from CeraVe. It’s like magic in a bottle—it starts off as a cream and then, poof, turns into this light, fluffy foam as you lather it up. 

With 4% Benzoyl peroxide to help soothe acne and redness and prevent future breakouts, plus essential ceramides, this cleanser is like a superhero squad for your skin, fighting off acne while keeping things soft. Say hello to a smoother, clearer complexion!

Tip: Since this cleanser contains 4% Benzoyl peroxide, start off slow with once-a-day usage, then work your way up to twice daily for maximum acne-fighting power without being too harsh. And if your face starts feeling a bit itchy, no worries—just dial back to every other day. 

For Normal Skin

BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser – Unscented

Let’s talk about the BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser—it’s a hydration hero for your face! 

Say goodbye to dirt, excess oil, and stubborn makeup without sacrificing your skin barrier. Packed with a unique blend of ceramides (think ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids) and the goodness of licorice root and green tea extracts, it’s like a smoothie for your face. 

Everyone is obsessed with this cleanser right now because of the luxurious, creamy lather that it creates when mixed with warm water. No tight, dry skin here, folks! 

Goop.clean.goop The Daily Juice Cleanser 

Goop’s Daily Juice Cleanser might look like a bright green potion straight out of a witch’s brew, but it’s packed with chlorella and spinach extracts instead of weird witchy stuff. 

This bad boy starts as a gel and then transforms into this fluffy, foamy goodness that washes away all the gunk and grime. Think of it as a daily juice cleanse for your face—it feels as good as it is good for you! Hyaluronic acid and a fruity kick with those enzymes to freshen and detoxify your skin just make this a feel-good product.

For Sensitive Skin

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser

Whether your skin’s throwing a fit from allergies or just needs a breather from too many active ingredients, meet your new BFF: Aveeno’s Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser. 

This easy-to-find drugstore cleanser is one big, redness-relieving hug for your face! Like most Aveeno products, the Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. Plus, it’s packed with feverfew, a plant superhero that’s all about calming your skin down.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Facial Cleanser

Picture this: oats teaming up with feverfew, an antioxidant powerhouse, to form this protective shield against irritation and dryness to make you feel fresh. And hey, I’m all about that morning refresh! 

Bonus points: this face wash is practically scent-free and has a rich, oaty texture. Talk about a dream combo! 

Read My Blog, Wash Your Face, Repeat

With these amazing and easy-to-find drug store face washes in your back pocket, you’ll never have to spend $$$ on a clean face ever again.

If this post made you feel clean, let me know in the comments! After that, feel free to peep through my other tips and tricks for keeping your skin naturally fabulous.