We Tried a Bestselling Gentle Foaming Cleanser (Bought in Midtown)

We bought this cleanser off the shelf of a Midtown Manhattan drugstore, paid full price, and used it morning and night for two weeks. No brand contacted us, no freebies, no strings.

The good: it cleanses without that tight, stripped feeling. The lather is light, it rinses clean, and at the price point it outlasts most competitors in the same aisle. For combination to oily skin, this is an easy, dependable pick.

The honest middle: if your skin runs dry or sensitive, you may want a cream-based cleanser instead — this one is slightly better suited to oilier skin after the first week. And while the packaging is practical, the pump is occasionally stubborn.

MedicPal verdict: a workhorse cleanser that earns its shelf space. Buy it if you want reliable and gentle; skip it if your skin is very dry. If you buy through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — thank you for supporting independent reviews.