9 soap bars to gently and thoroughly cleanse different skin types

Soap opera

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Soap bars seem less common than liquid soaps these days. But that doesn’t mean that the bar type of cleansers aren’t good. It’s mostly for the sake of convenience that our suds come in bottles and tubes.

Bar soaps actually come in pretty good formulations that suit various skin types and are gentle enough for your face.

Here are 9 soap bars for you to wash your face with.

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Best for sensitive skin

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Herbivore Botanicals Pink Clay - Gentle Cleanse Clay Soap Bar, $19, from Sephora

This has pink clay and is ideal for sensitive and dry skin types, it softens skin and leaves a lingering and refreshing citrus scent and silky texture thanks to skin-softening and nourishing oil ingredients.



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Best skin purifier

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Inoue Olive Olive Soap, $17, from Tangs

This soap is made by boiling the glycerin- and botanical based ingredients gently for 100 hours, then letting it age for 60 days. The olive in the formula maintains skin’s healthy moisture levels while the purifying ingredients offer a deep cleanse.



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To control acne-prone skin

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Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Bar for Face and Body with Dish, $39

A mild, medicated soap that helps clear and prevent acne and breakouts from popping up. It eliminates bacteria that causes zits with encapsulated, acne-fighting salicylic acid and also calms and soothes irritated skin.



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Best for delicate skin

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Cle De Peau Beaute Synactif Soap, $148, from Cle De Peau Beaute counters

The lather from this soap is super luxurious and gently comforts and cleanses even the more fragile skin. It leaves the complexion radiant, never dry, and a little goes a long way, as one soap bar lasts for a pretty long time.



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Best for getting rid of blackheads

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Ciracle Blackhead Soap, $11, from redmart

By effectively whipping away dirt, oil and clogged pores, this soap curbs blackheads from forming. It also boasts natural ingredients like green team olive, blackberry and soybean to protect and balance the skin.



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To brighten dull skin

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Erno Laszlo Phelityl Cleansing Bar, $60, from Sephora

Promises a brighter complexion thanks to natural botanical ingredients like plant oils that boost cell renewal and to rejuvenate skin to make it clear and smooth.



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Gentle on dry skin

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Kiss My Face, Olive & Chamomile Soap Bar, $4.38 from iherb

Harvested from sun-drenched orchards in the Mediterranean, skin-hydrating olive oil is mixed with skin-soothing chamomile in this traditionally-crafted soap, making it perfect for dry skin. The bonus: It is super affordable too.



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Best for blemish-prone skin

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Aprilskin Signature Soap Original, $20

This soap promises to heal and control breakout-prone skin. It doesn’t have harsh surfactants but uses rice extracts to promote the lather. The foam is gentle and yet manages to effectively purify the skin, leaving it well-hydrated, smooth and soft.



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To balance combination skin

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Herbivore Botanicals Blue Clay - Balancing Cleanse Clay Soap Bar, $19, from Sephora

This blue bar is formulated with Cambrian Blue Clay which is great for balancing and gently cleansing combination skin types. It can be used on both face and body and has a subtle scent of lemon and lavender.



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