Thursday, March 28, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Top 5 Best Face Cleansers For Men in 2021

Our picks for fighting acne and dry and oily skin.

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Most face cleansers on the market are ineffective in thoroughly washing away dirt and dead skin cells from men’s skin. This is because men’s skin tends to be thicker and has a lower pH level than women’s skin. Even as more and more skincare brands targeted to men emerge, it’s essential to use products that are scientifically-proven to improve skin. For men with sensitive skin, it’s especially important to consider ingredients when purchasing a face cleanser.

As guys who prioritize looking our best, we want to make it easier for other guys to do the same. We’ve tried the best men’s face cleansers on the market so that you don’t have to. We’ve ranked the top 5 men’s face cleansers based on natural ingredients, effectiveness, value, convenience with subscriptions, and customer satisfaction.

#1 Charcoal Face Cleanser Stick
by Let’s Disco

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User Ratings

5/5

9.7

Overall Ranking

A +

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Disco’s Charcoal Face Cleanser Stick is our #1 pick for fighting acne and getting clear skin. This product cleans deep beneath the surface with ingredients such as Charcoal and Coconut Oil. Disco’s unique formula blends these ingredients to hydrate and exfoliate skin and remove gunk out of pores. We were thoroughly impressed by how clean and fresh our faces felt after just one use!

This Face Cleanser Stick is part of Disco’s clean and natural skincare line for men, which was formulated with the help of Dr. Eva Simmons O’Brien, M.D., a Yale-educated dermatologist and Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Dermatology. Disco was developed to give men a smoother, brighter, and clearer complexion, and offers a 20% discount on quarterly subscriptions, so you can purchase a 3-month supply and have a replenishment order arrive 3 months later.

We loved The Disco Charcoal Face Cleanser Stick’s convenient roll-on application and found it so easy to incorporate into our daily routines. Cleaning your face with one hand while scrolling through your phone with the other is a game-changer.

Natural Ingredients
10/10
Projected Results and Effectiveness
9.8/10
Value for money
9.8/10
Convenience with Subscriptions
10/10
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
9.6/10

Pros

Cons

THE BOTTOM LINE

Disco Charcoal Face Cleanser Stick is our pick for the best men’s facial cleanser. It’s convenient to use, travel-friendly, and effectively fights stubborn acne. Just toss it in your bag so you can refresh your skin whenever you want!

#2 BlackWolf Exfoliating Bamboo Face Scrub

User Ratings

4/5

8.7

Overall Ranking

B +

BlackWolf Exfoliating Bamboo Face Scrub contains walnut shells and bamboo stem to effectively exfoliate and smooth skin. We loved the product consistency and how it felt when applying it. However, we didn’t like that it left a residue and made our faces feel sticky hours later.

With BlackWolf you can save 15% when you subscribe. Select your own delivery schedule, ranging from every 45-180 days.

Natural Ingredients
8/10
Projected Results and Effectiveness
8.1/10
Value for money
9.8/10
Convenience with Subscriptions
10/10
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
8.9/10

Pros

Cons

THE BOTTOM LINE

Overall this face scrub from BlackWolf is a great value for your money. We were disappointed that this product left a residue. Also, since we’re always on the go, we wish it had a convenient roll-on application similar to other products on this list.

#3 Oars + Alps Natural Charcoal Solid Face Wash

User Ratings

4/5

8.4

Overall Ranking

B

Oars + Alps Solid Face Wash fights deep-down dirt, helping keep breakouts at bay. It’s spill-free and travel-friendly. We liked how fresh our faces felt after using the face wash, but wished the size was bigger for what we paid. Also, the added fragrance in this product might irritate those with sensitive skin. 

Oars + Alps offers a subscription plan where you can have face wash delivered every 2-4 months, depending on your preference.

Natural Ingredients
8/10
Projected Results and Effectiveness
8.7/10
Value for money
7.5/10
Convenience with Subscriptions
10/10
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
8.8/10

Pros

Cons

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Solid Face Wash effectively cleaned our skin and cleared breakouts! We rated it as 4 stars because it’s very pricey for such a small product. Other products on this list give you a better value for your money.

#4 No-Nonsense Charcoal Cleanser

User Ratings

4/5

8.2

Overall Ranking

B -

With key ingredients such as charcoal and rose flower oil, Lumin’s No-Nonsense Charcoal Cleanser removes daily grime trapped in pores to improve skin and prevent breakouts. We were super stoked to try this out after seeing the awesome ingredients list, but unfortunately this product dried out our skin.

At this time Lumin doesn’t offer a subscription plan for this product. 

Natural Ingredients
9.3/10
Projected Results and Effectiveness
7.8/10
Value for money
9.4/10
Convenience with Subscriptions
0/10
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
8.2/10

Pros

Cons

THE BOTTOM LINE

We wanted to love this product because of its all-natural ingredients and reasonable price. However, we were bummed that it dried out our skin instead of clearing our break outs. This might work well on some skin types, but it didn’t live up to our expectations.

#5 No. 126 Charcoal Face Wash Cleansing Stick

User Ratings

3/5

7.7

Overall Ranking

C +

MARLOWE’s Face Wash Stick removes excess dirt and oil without over-drying. It’s small and can easily be thrown into any bag. We were frustrated that the website doesn’t provide a full ingredient list. We like to know what we’re putting on our face since our skin is sensitive to certain ingredients.

At this time MARLOWE doesn’t offer a subscription plan for this product. 

Natural Ingredients
7.6/10
Projected Results and Effectiveness
9.2/10
Value for money
5.5/10
Convenience with Subscriptions
0/10
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction
9.4/10

Pros

Cons

THE BOTTOM LINE

MARLOWE’s charcoal cleansing stick is great for taking with you everywhere, thanks to its small size and convenient roll-on application. Priced at $11.99 for 1 oz volume, this cleansing stick didn’t provide the best value for our money. Also, we recommend other products on this list for guys with sensitive skin, since the company doesn’t provide a transparent ingredients list.