Best Cleansers For Mature Skin Australia 2025 | AWW (2025)

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Best for: Effortless makeup removal

As skin matures, it becomes harder to properly clean makeup from fine lines and wrinkles. However, thanks to its formulation, the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm practically melts into the skin to clean away sunscreen and makeup residue for a fresh, glowing complexion. Packed with ingredients like safflower seed oil and vitamin E, the balm will also protect the skin from environmental damage.

“I love this,” wrote a five-star reviewer on the Clinique website. “It is mess-free and easy to use. It makes taking makeup off at the end of the day something to look forward to rather than a chore. I haven’t gone to bed with makeup on once since I bought it.”

Another added: “Absolutely nothing out there, does what the Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm does. It feels amazing on my skin and removes makeup so so well. This is one of my favourite parts of my skincare routine. Lasts a really long time. Super great value.”

Key features:

• Balm texture
• Suitable for all skin types
• Non-drying formula
• Formulated without parabens, phthalates or fragrance

Also available at:

• $70 from Clinique
• $70 from Sephora
• $70 from Adore Beauty
• $70 from The Iconic
• $70 from Priceline
• $70 from David Jones

Best for: An instant clean without the fuss

The Garnier Micellar Water is a skincare icon for good reason. With micelles, powerful cleansing molecules that act like magnets, it effortlessly lifts away makeup, impurities and SPF, leaving your skin refreshed and clean — no harsh rubbing or rinsing needed.

It has over 1200 five-star reviews at Big W, with customers posting how gentle and effective it is at removing makeup. They love how it leaves their skin feeling fresh and smooth without irritation, even for sensitive skin. Many note it easily removes makeup, including stubborn mascara, and leaves their face clean and refreshed.

Key features:

• Infused with micelles to help remove impurities
• Leaves skin feeling cleansed and refreshed
• Gentle on skin
• No perfume

Also available at:

• $11 from Target
• $11.99 (usually $16.99) from Chemist Warehouse
• $15 (usually $24.99) from Amazon
• $17 from Woolworths
• $19.95 from Pharmacy Online

Best for: Daily hydration on a budget

The CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is a drugstore gem loved by skincare aficionados for its efficacy and affordability. Packed with nourishing ceramides, hyaluronic acid and other good ingredients, this cleanser will give mature skin a much-needed hydration boost. With a non-comedogenic and fragrance-free formula, it’s also kind to the skin.

“I have re-purchased this cleanser multiple times and will probably never stop,” said a reviewer who left five stars at Adore Beauty. “My skin feels clean but hydrated after use and I never get the tight feeling that some cleansers can leave on my skin afterwards. Super gentle and perfect for every day use.”

A second reviewer shared that after using this cleanser for a week, it calmed their irritated skin, removed makeup effectively and restored moisture. They appreciated that it’s gentle, fragrance-free and packed with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides, all at a great price.

Key features:

• Three types of essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid
• Non-comedogenic
• Gel formula

Also available at:

• $17.99 from Priceline

Best for: A soothing makeup remover

Cleansing the skin isn’t just about removing the build up of dirt and oils, it also needs to effectively remove stubborn makeup gently too. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser is a lightweight oil which is derived from olives, meaning it’s natural and nourishing. It also has a very unique balm-to-oil texture that emulsifies when it comes into contact with water, so it will gently cleanse the skin without any harsh scrubbing.

“I have very sensitive skin that gets very red but I also have some pores that need to be treated,” wrote a reviewer at Sephora, where the cleanser has over 935 five-star reviews. “This addition into my night routine has made such a difference. My skin is softer and my pores are less apparent.”

Key features:

• Cruelty free
• Artificial fragrance free
• Sulphate free
• Vegan

Available at:

• $36.50 from The Ordinary
• $36.50 from Priceline
• $36.50 from Myer
• $36.50 from Adore Beauty

Best for: A luxurious yet gentle cleanse

This gentle cleanser from Caudalie combines grape seed oil and sweet almond oil for a deeply hydrating cleanse, while chamomile extract soothes and helps reduce inflammation on the skin.

“I have sensitive skin to the max,” said a reviewer who left five stars on the Sephora site. “Therefore anything can cause a reaction. But with this, I can clean with it twice or thrice! It doesn’t strip off all the oil I have. Usually I use it once to break down the makeup. Second time is to make sure that I clean it down to the residue of make up I’m leftover with. The third time was just to feel secure that I’m done with clearing up my makeup. Loving it, the scent and all.”

Key features:

• Gently removes make-up
• Cleanses the face and eyes
• Vegan and highly natural formula
• Soothing on the skin

Also available at:

• $41.54 from Amazon
• $52.07 from Revolve

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