11 Best Face Washcloths 2018

We asked dermatologists and an aesthetician to recommend the best washcloth for face cleansing. Their picks include bamboo, muslin, silk, and microfiber cloths from brands like Tatcha, Boscia, Eve Lom, Aurelia, Pai, and MakeUp Eraser.
We asked dermatologists and an aesthetician to recommend the best washcloth for face cleansing. Their picks include bamboo, muslin, silk, and microfiber cloths from brands like Tatcha, Boscia, Eve Lom, Aurelia, Pai, and MakeUp Eraser.
Wexler recommends looking for raw “noil” silk that feels a bit stiffer and more cottonlike than the typical, smooth type. In its raw form, noil silk makes for a durable cleansing cloth.
Yerkes recommends using a clean cloth each day to “prevent bacteria from accumulating and guarantee the freshness of your cloth.” Since you’ll be tossing one in the laundry daily, it’s smart to invest in a week’s worth. Unlike terry cloth, which Yerkes says “might be good initially, but it gets too rough when washed too many times,” muslin will stay soft after every wash.
Since bamboo is “naturally antibacterial and antifungal,” according Yerkes, cloths made from the plant’s fibers can help control acne-causing bacteria in those with blemish-prone skin. Like muslin, the soft material is gentle enough that it won’t irritate existing pimples.
Wexler singled out this double-sided cloth from Pai that pairs soft flannel and textured muslin. She likes that it lets you be a little “indecisive” in your washcloth shopping.
Microfiber is Yerkes’s top choice for removing makeup. While it’s delicate on the skin, microfiber still holds up to stubborn makeup and can go through the wash without getting warped or altered. She recommends pairing a cloth with a creamy or milky cleanser that will “work well on breaking down all the debris and impurities without compromising your skin barrier.”