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The ultimate grooming solution to stopping dirt and grime build-up in its tracks.
Washing your face is the easiest way to guarantee clean and clear skin. There are, of course, additional routines you should add in, like applying a hydrating moisturizer or some lightweight sunscreen after washing, but keeping dirt and grime off your face is the first step in maintaining healthy skin. Now, you might be asking, "But what if I don't have time to wash my face throughout the day?" Don't fret. That's where face cleansing wipes come in.
A good face wipe is going to consist of common cleansing and moisturizing ingredients, as well as water. You don't want to grab a makeup remover (unless you're wearing makeup), as those are formulated with ingredients that are made to be strong and strip away more than just light layers of dirt. You also don't want to use a body wipe (unless you absolutely have to), as those are formulated for the skin on your body, and thus might have ingredients that will be too rough on your face and potentially lead to scratching.
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The face wipes we curated below are (1) specifically formulated to use on your face and (2) are on the gentler side when it comes to interacting with your skin. These face wipes aren't going to necessarily take down dirt like an exfoliator can, or smell good like your favorite cologne—although there are a couple wipes with subtle scents we like. Instead, what you're going to find in these face wipes is they all prove effective as a quick on-the-go cleaner while also replenishing your skin with moisture. Welcome to your new favorite grooming hack!
Vegan and made with a ton of natural ingredients, Ursa Major's face wipes gently clean and exfoliate while also soothing and hydrating the skin. Each bamboo cleansing wipe comes individually wrapped, making it easy to throw one in your gym bag or one in your work backpack for on-the-go use. The wipes also have a pleasant aroma that invokes subtle scents of orange, lavender, and fir. The combination of factors like superior ingredients, high durability, and ease of use all played a part in taking the crown as our "Best Tested" selection.
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Charcoal is a known ingredient that helps extract dirt and oil and controls acne. Every Man Jack's facial wipes are formulated with high quality activated charcoal, as well as aloe vera and glycerin, to clean and hydrate the skin. The best part is you get 30 wipes for $8, which is one dang good deal if you ask us.
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For those with dry and/or sensitive skin, you can never go wrong with Cetaphil. These dermatologist-tested (and optamologist-tested) wipes are excellent at removing dirt while also soothing and hydrating the skin. They're fragrance free, pH balanced, and non-comedogenic. This is a top tier face wipe people!
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If you're having deja vu right now it's probably because you already read about theses cleansing wipes in our body wipes roundup. We know we said to be careful about using wipes that aren't meant for your face, but Oars+Alps wipes are properly formulated for use on the face and the body. These wipes have a special two-side use feature, with one serving as an exfoliator and the other a caffeinated refresher.
Salt & Stone is excellent at making high-quality, eco-friendly grooming products. Their cleansing wipes are formulated with natural ingredients like aloe, lavender oil, and chamomile flower oil that helps hydrate and reduce inflammation. And what's great is each wipe is biodegradable and contains zero synthetic fragrances.
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Non-medicated and oil-free, these Zyrtec face wipes have garnered high praise from those who have to combat nasty seasonal allergies. Their key ingredient is micellar water, which helps gently cleanse the skin while removed small particles like dust, pollen, and other impurities. Several five-star Amazon reviews mention the wipes' ability to help with itchy eyes.
Another brand that was mentioned in our best body wipes, Anthony makes a solid cleansing wipe for those with average to oily skin. They're dual-sided, with one side serving as an exfoliator, which we dig. A lot.
Burt's Bees uses repurposed cotton to make these incredibly hydrating cleansing wipes (thanks to ingredients like cucumber and mint). These wipes get the job done, and they deliver on value. For five bucks you get 36 towelettes!
Known first as a brand making the top toilet paper alternative for guys, DUDE Wipes also started venturing into body and face wipes. And to be honest, their face wipes are excellent when you consider their price point and their hypoallergenic, hydrating ingredients. We recommend.
For the past 12 months, we consulted with Men's Health's Grooming editors and writers on the top face cleansing wipes for men. Experts, including our Gear and Commerce Editor John Thompson, tried several face wipes and evaluated their effectiveness, scent, value, and ingredients. We also considered top-reviewed face wipes that have high customer ratings on e-commerce websites that we trust.