Face-washing is task that pops onto your to-do list twice a day, in the morning and before bed , so it should feel like a treat, not a chore. It’s easy to find a good-enough facial cleanser that removes dirt, grime, sunscreen, and other residual skin-care products. It’s harder, however, to come across one that does all of that without leaving skin feeling sensitive, stripped, and generally shrink-wrapped. And the trickiest thing of all? Discovering a face wash that also adds an element of delight and self-care. We’ve been living this search (and lathering various washes) for months. We tested 41 cleansers and sent 21 of them to panelists sorted by skin type. Ultimately, we arrived at eight frothy, foaming overachievers. No matter your budget, we have a basic, gentle wash and a luxe, frothy option for sensitive skin; a foaming cleanser and a gel option for oily and acne-prone skin; a hydrating cleanser ; an exfoliating cleanser ; a cleanser for normal skin , and an upgrade option...