Cleansing is an often underestimated part of the skincare routine. Since you wash it off after a minute or so, you might think the cleanser you use doesn't really matter. But not only do they get rid of dirt, makeup, and sebum (which can all make your complexion look dull!), but they can also help deliver essential nutrients and antioxidants to your skin, making it feel soft and supple and look bright and clear.
If you're still looking for the best brightening cleanser, check out some of our recommendations for the foundation of your skincare routine.
Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser
P485.10, Lazada
Dryness can prevent your skin from looking bright and glowing, which is why it's important to use a cleanser that won't exacerbate this problem.
Try Cetaphil Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser, which can cleanse your skin of impurities without stripping it of moisture. It has a comfortable creamy formula infused with natural sea daffodil extract and niacinamide to help brighten dark spots and even out the skin tone. It's also great if you have sensitive skin since the cleanser is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.
Senka Perfect Whip Berry Bright
P598 (100g) for 2, Lazada
If you're someone who loves a good lather, you need to check out this brightening cleanser. Senka is known for its frothy bubbles that feel super satisfying on the skin, and now they've come out with a brightening variant for their Perfect Whip cleansers. It's formulated with red berry extract to help energize the skin, Yoshino cherry blossom leaf extracts to help get rid of dullness, and double hyaluronic acid white cocoon extract to help get rid of impurities while leaving the skin hydrated and moisturized.
Kojiesan Skin Lightening Facial Wash
P145, Watsons, Lazada, and Shopee
This cleanser can help remove oiliness, impurities, and makeup, and also prevent blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. It can also help smoothen and brighten skin thanks to kojic acid, which can wash away dead skin cells that cause dullness. It has Zero Pigment Light, a brightening system that can focus on brightening dark spots, age spots, scars, melasma, and hyperpigmentation.
Garnier Bright Complete Brightening Foam
P169 for 100ml, Shopee, and P95 for 50ml, Lazada
Formulated with pure lemon extract, this gentle cleanser can help intensively cleanse your skin while delivering brightening benefits. In its ingredients list is kaolin, a type of clay that can help absorb oil and limit sebum production. If you have oily skin, you need to try this cleanser.
