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Why are there so few pump bottle face wash for getting make up off?

23 replies

PigsawJuzzle · 16/10/2026 08:10

I'm not saying I can't ever find this, but I'm surprised it's not more common.

I want to get into the shower after a day at work and wash my face, and wash off any make up. But the fact that I often have to hunt for a bottle of foaming face wash in a pump bottle makes me wonder what everyone else is doing?

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ExtraHotDoubleShot · 16/10/2026 08:33

Byoma does one (yellow bottle)

PigsawJuzzle · 16/10/2026 08:36

ExtraHotDoubleShot · 16/10/2026 08:33

Byoma does one (yellow bottle)

Oh yes, you can get them. But they're not common.

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rubyslippers · 16/10/2026 08:36

The Inkey list milky cleanser is in a pump bottle
also cerave have a range of pump cleansers

24Dogcuddler · 16/10/2026 08:45

Only just started using it after recommendation on here but Cetaphil is in a pump bottle. Doesn’t really foam but gentle on the skin.
You could try a daily exfoliator but mainly tubes.
Not tried this but I have the toner and that’s good

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/sukin-foaming-facial-cleanser-60004476?utm_campaign=shopping&utm_id=22261682394&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22268180297&gbraid=0AAAAAD96OoJK2m55fl5WECuOmXQg5yv9R&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjdOypYW-lwMVNpGDBx1MVxlREAQYDyABEgJ7yPD_BwE

Cartoonmouse · 16/10/2026 08:46

Softymo on Amazon. Japanese brand. Nothing better.

gingangirly · 16/10/2026 09:42

Why can’t you decant tubes into a pump bottle?

Iloveshihtzus · 16/10/2026 09:49

Avene do a pump bottle of their amazing oil face wash. DD keeps taking mine into the shower to use 😡

Namechangerage · 16/10/2026 09:52

I usually cleanse my face at night before bed. Wouldn’t do it in the shower as I shower in the morning 🤷‍♀️

burblish · 16/10/2026 10:13

La Roche-Posay Effaclar foaming gel face wash comes in a pump bottle and is very good. You can get it in Boots.

didnttellasoul · 16/10/2026 10:13

Cerave

bostonchamps · 16/10/2026 13:22

PigsawJuzzle · 16/10/2026 08:36

Oh yes, you can get them. But they're not common.

Off the top of my head I can think of at least six so I’d say they’re not uncommon…

cerave
cetaphil
e45
no. 7
byoma
avene

Lomonald · 16/10/2026 13:27

I currently have LA Roche it is in a pump bottle I previously have had 1 from nip fab, and a foaming cleanser although I can't remember if it was superdrugs own or I bought it in Superdrug. So they are out there.

Eta it was No7 foam cleanser not superdrug

Cartoonmouse · 16/10/2026 13:53

OP do you use a foaming facewash to take off your make up?

MotherWol · 16/10/2026 14:17

Cerave’s hydrating foaming oil cleanser is great - not the two main ones in the white and blue/green bottles, it’s in a transparent bottle with a green label, around £12. It’s more like a thick gel than a runny oil cleanser, but I really like it, it’s great for sensitive or dry skin, and I even use it on the kids to remove face paint.

Breadcat24 · 16/10/2026 14:19

I do not know where you are looking there are tons!
Cereve
Aveeno
Kiko
Also really easy to find ones like this
www.amazon.co.uk/Garnier-Sensitive-Recognised-Foundation-Non-Drying/dp/B0CZF8MWL1/ref=sr_1_17?sr=8-17

Why are there so few pump bottle face wash for getting make up off?
littlemousebigcheese · 16/10/2026 14:55

I like P Louise for their foaming pump face cleanser! It smells insane (I have a strawberry one) and it cleans nicely!

unicornsandstardust · 16/10/2026 15:11

My vote is for Neutrogena pink grapefruit wash off cleanser in a pump bottle. Think it's called clean and clear or similar, it's excellent at removing makeup and has vitamin C (or E or something) too. L'Oréal also do some nice ones with hyaluronic acid in a white with blue writing pump bottle that's effective at removing makeup.

Woollyguru · 16/10/2026 15:15

La Roche posay do one.

Tarkan · 16/10/2026 15:46

I have the Superdrug own brand one which I really like. It’s great for my sensitive skin and my DC both do cosplay and acting and it’s been great at removing even thick green face paint style make up.

PigsawJuzzle · 17/10/2026 09:51

Cartoonmouse · 16/10/2026 13:53

OP do you use a foaming facewash to take off your make up?

Yes. Is that wrong?

OP posts:
Melancholyflower · 17/10/2026 09:56

PigsawJuzzle · 17/10/2026 09:51

Yes. Is that wrong?

I use the Cerave hydrating wash in the morning to wash my face, but wouldn't use it if I've been wearing make up. I use a cleansing balm in the evening when I have make-up to remove.

Cartoonmouse · 17/10/2026 10:11

PigsawJuzzle · 17/10/2026 09:51

Yes. Is that wrong?

I don't know. I've just never used one that 100% worked straight away especially on waterproof mascara and I always thought they would be too harsh to remove eye makeup so you need to rub your eyes. But maybe such a wash exists that I don't know about.

Ive always used cleansing oils (like Softymo) that you use on a dry face to instantly dissolve eye makeup and make up and then add water to emulsify and then rinse off with water. I like rinsing my face with water so they work well and you don't need to rub your eyes.

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