Does your skin look shiny, even shortly after you've washed your face?

Try a gel formula, like Bioré Steam Activated Cleanser ($8; drugstores). It contains cooling mint extract and green tea to dissolve excess oil.


Ten minutes postcleanse, does your skin feel tight when you smile?

You need a creamy cleanser. The glycerin and lily extract in Chanel Mousse Confort Rinse-Off Rich Foaming Cream Cleanser ($45; Chanel.com) gently clean and moisturize skin.


Are you frequently dealing with breakouts?

The salicylic acid in Noxema Clean Blemish Control Foaming Wash ($6; drugstores) prevents and treats blemishes, while glycerin locks in moisture.


Do you wear waterproof eye makeup?

Dior Instant Eye Makeup Remover for Sensitive Eyes ($28; department stores) is strong enough to sweep away even the inkiest mascara but also has antioxidant white tea to prevent irritation. Use it before washing with your regular cleanser.