We sat down with Beauty Awards 2023 judge Dr Shammi Theesan to get a skincare expert’s opinion on this year’s Best In Cleansers category.
Dr Shammi Theesan is a highly-educated dermatologist specialising in skin, hair, and nail conditions. She graduated from the University of Melbourne and pursued further studies in genetic research at Harvard University. With years of experience in skincare and more, Dr Shammi knows cleansers better than anyone.
This year’s collection of nominated products is nothing short of spectacular, in particular, the five nominees vying for the Best In Cleansers 2023 award. Whether you’re looking for a deeply nourishing cleanser to wash the day away or a gentle, soothing formulation that won’t irritate your skin, let Dr Shammi’s expert advice lead the way.
Meet our 2023 Beauty Awards Judges panel of beauty experts tasked with helping to curate the standout beauty products of 2023.
RATIONALE: #4 The Cleanser
Crème–Based Cleanser
RATIONALE #4 is an efficacious, crème-based cleanser that is suitable for normal to dry skin. The formula is gentle, which is great if you tend to feel dry from a cleanse, but incredibly powerful in removing pollution, makeup and SPF.
Clinique: Take The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm
Balm Cleanser
The Clinique Cleansing Balm is a great non-comedogenic balm that can be used as a pre-cleanse to effectively remove makeup and SPF. I would say that this cleanser is suitable for anyone with sensitive-normal skin.
Dermalogica: Special Cleansing Gel
Gel Cleanser
The Cleansing Gel from Dermalogica is a foam-based formulation containing Quillaja Saponaria; a natural plant-derived active known for its anti-irritating nature. This cleanser is ideal for those who spend time outdoors, especially in the sun, due to its calming agents.
Ella Baché: Botanical Skin Cleansing Oil
Oil Cleanser
This Botanical Skin Oil is ideal for the first cleanse in your routine, given the oil-based formulation. I would say this cleanser from Ella Bache is suitable for those with sensitive skin or any form of barrier dysfunctions, particularly younger skin.
The votes have been tallied and our judges have spoken. It’s time to meet the winners of the Beauty Awards 2023.