Using a hot cloth cleanser might just be the best way to wash your face, so here are 11 to add to your skincare routine
So you’ve heard of foaming cleansers, cleansing balms and have probably even trawled our round-up of the best cleansers in general - but have you come across hot cloth cleansers? If the answer is yes, then you’re most likely hooked and will never look at a regular shmegular face wash ever again. If not then let us indulge you in all the reasons why you should invest in one of the best hot cloth cleansers immediately.
If you know where to look, you’ll find that all your fave skincare and beauty brands have a cleanser hot cloth somewhere in their line-up of bestsellers. Liz Earle was one of the first, but now even local supermarkets like Aldi - with its sell-out Lacura skincare range - have a few to choose from. Here's everything you need to know.
So, what is a hot cloth cleanser?
We’re no newcomers when it comes to knowing about the importance of taking our makeup off before we go to bed, but did you know that using a hot cloth (not a scalding one) to do so is actually the most effective way to do it? Hot cloth cleansers are specifically designed to pair with your face cloth/flannel of choice and sometimes even come with one themselves.
According to Cult Beauty, using a cleanser hot cloth is not only perfect for removing the cleanser itself from your face, but it’s also great for gently buffing your skin whilst helping any oils or active ingredients to penetrate pores and loosen anything unwanted (makeup or otherwise) that remains.
Things like muslin cloths are ideal for sensitive skin types in the hot cloth cleansing process, but you can also opt for normal terry cotton styles, microfiber designs or reusable makeup remover pads too. Whatever works for you - just remember to use a clean one each day.
Are hot cloth cleansers good? What are the benefits of hot cloth cleansers?
As previously mentioned, using the cleanser hot cloth method will also gently exfoliate your face as well as cleaning it. This means you’ll find your complexion is left smoother, clearer and brighter than it might be when using just your hands to remove product, plus you’ll notice it’s more prepared for the rest of your skincare routine.
When it comes to using one, simply dampen your skin with water before applying a generous blob of your hot cloth cleansing formula of choice all over your face and neck. Fill your sink with hot water - but not burning, remember - and soak your face cloth entirely before giving it a good wring out. Next, gently lay the cloth over your face and let the steam open your pores before removing the cleanser. Repeat until all the product has gone, then rinse the cloth with warm water and use it to polish/exfoliate your skin with small circular motions.
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Ready to buy the best hot cloth cleansers? Continue down to find our top picks.
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Starter Pack, £17, LookFantastic
This award-winning formula gently but thoroughly cleanses the skin, revealing a softer and smoother surface. The cleanser is enriched with sustainably sourced cocoa butter and softens and moisturises the skin, making sure it doesn’t feel tight or stripped after use. Rosemary, chamomile and eucalyptus extract have an anti-inflammatory effect, soothing any redness or puffiness to leave the skin smooth and clear. It also comes with a reusable muslin face cloth.
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Hot cloth cleanser
Lacura Original Hot Cloth Cleanser, £3.99, Aldi
This £3.99 hot cloth cleanser from Aldi's Lacura skincare range has been often compared to Liz Earle's formula. Great for all skin types, this product is sure to give you naturally healthy looking skin.
Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Rose & Ginger, WAS £30 NOW £24, LookFantastic
This delicately spiced and floral-scented edition of the award-winning cleanser is designed to melt away impurities, pollution and makeup from the skin to leave it feeling smooth and comforted. As well as the iconic cleanser, in this set you'll receive two muslin face cloths and a hook to hang them from.
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Hot Cloth Cleanser Set, WAS £13.65 NOW £12.99, Facetheory
Paired with a muslin face cloth, this hot cloth cleanser is Facetheory's bestselling formula. It's enriched with vitamin C for a brightening effect.
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Sanctuary Spa Polishing Hot Cloth Cleanser, £12, LookFantastic
Expertly melting away dirt, impurities and dead skin, the cleanser utilises a potent blend of camellia oil, cocoa butter and jojoba oil to replenish hydration deep below the skin surface, locking in moisture for a radiant glow. Meanwhile, beeswax and coconut oil work to soothe and smooth the complexion, revealing a bright, supple and healthy-looking finish. It even comes with the cloth.
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Ultimate Cleanse Hot Cloth Cleanser, £12, Marks and Spencer
Start each morning with radiantly clean skin when you use Pure's Hot Cloth Cleanser. Rich in natural oils, this formula gives a deep cleanse while smoothing skin and protecting its barrier function. Plus, it's 95% naturally derived, making it kind on skin and suitable for vegans.
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Hot cloth cleanser
Lacura Vitamin C Hot Cloth Cleanser, £3.99, Aldi
Only available online (which sort of makes it exclusive, right?), this hot cloth cleanser from Aldi is perfect for taking your makeup off with and cleaning your face.
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Cleanse Hot Cloth Cleanser with Muslin Cloth, £14, Marks and Spencer
The perfect foundation to your skincare regime, this hot cloth cleanser is a luxurious rich cream texture that comforts and nourishes while breaking down impurities and all traces of make-up.
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Cleanser hot cloth
Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Face Cleanser, £3.49, Superdrug
Superdrug's Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser is formulated with a unique energising complex and infused with kiwi fruit and mulberry extracts to help revive skin's radiance and even out skin tone. Enriched with nourishing cocoa butter, this rich and creamy formulation melts into the skin and cleanses away make-up and impurities, while also providing gentle exfoliation, leaving skin feeling renewed, soft and ultra clean.
Cleanser hot cloth
Creightons H2O Boost Hyaluronic Hot Cloth Cleanser, £3.99, Amazon
Made with hydrating hyaluronic acid and marine algae extract, this hot cloth cleanser with clean, hydrate and polish your skin.
Cleanser hot cloth
Rosa Centifolia Cleanse & Reveal Hot Cloth Cleanser, WAS £15 NOW £9, REN
REN describes this hot cloth cleanser as a rich daily two step cleanser that gently yet thoroughly purifies, decongests, exfoliates and removes all makeup.
