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8 best cleansers for every skin need, per fresh-faced celebs

While stars have access to potions and procedures aplenty, not all their skincare secrets require a high budget or an A-list doc.

Plenty of famous folks start their routine off simple with a classic cleanser — a skincare step dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe tells Page Six Style people often “underestimate the power” of.

Below, rinse and repeat with the cleansing formulas famous folks swear by, from Jenna Lyons’ luxe exfoliating find to Hailey Bieber’s drugstore favorite.

Pros:

Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic formula
Under $15

Cons:

The brand’s hydrating cleansers may be a better fit for shoppers with dry skin

While Cetaphil’s classic cleanser rings in at under $15, it’s racked up scores of famous fans. Julianne Moore told Vogue she uses the face wash — designed for sensitive, normal to oily skin — as part of her routine, as she needed a product she can “get all over the world” due to her travel schedule.

Megan Thee Stallion and Gigi Hadid also praised its powers to Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, respectively, with the latter saying: “Whenever I’m working a lot, or I’m wearing a lot of makeup, or I’m coming from a shoot, I use Cetaphil because I just feel like it really cleans my skin.”

Page Six Style’s review: “I’ve been using Cetaphil ever since my dermatologist recommended it. It’s been a good fit for my sensitive skin, and the bottle lasts me such a long time (even with nightly use).” — Hannah Southwick, Page Six Commerce Writer

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser — La Roche-Posay

Pros:

Helps remove makeup
Gentle formula was made with sensitive skin top of mind

Cons:

Not designed for oil skin

From reality TV royalty to real-life royals, plenty of stars swear by this cleanser created for normal and dry skin types. Meghan Markle featured it in ShopMy curation of her beauty favorites in spring 2025, while Kyle Richards called it a “great cleanser” on Amazon Live.

“This is a very popular brand and there’s a reason for that,” the “RHOBH” OG added.

WNBA star Angel Reese featured the same formula in her Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video, while Keke Palmer’s partial to the drugstore brand’s Mela B3 Cleanser.

Shani Darden Cleansing Serum — Shani Darden

Pros:

Unscented and designed for all skin types

As a celebrity esthetician, Shani Darden’s no stranger to working with famous faces. Her clients range from Shay Mitchell and Jessica Alba to Jennifer Aniston, the latter of whom is a fan of her retinol.

So it’s no surprise that this oil-and-serum combo has found famous fans like Rita Ora, who praised “my girl Shani” in a Vogue video saying, “This is giving clean; I’m here for it.”

La La Anthony told Vogue she discovered the foaming formula from Kelly Rowland, who is “obsessed” with it.

Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser — Dr. Barbara Sturm

Pros:

2-in-1 cleansing foam and exfoliating powder transforms to foam when combined with water
Features active skincare ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide

Cons:

One of the most expensive options on this list

While this cleanser comes out of the bottle as a powder, it transforms into a foaming face wash when mixed with water. Serena Williams told Vogue she typically uses two or three pumps of the stuff, saying, “I like how she makes things for darker skin tones.”

Emma Roberts told the same outlet she uses it once a week as part of her “full luxurious face routine,” while Victoria Beckham raved about it in a Glamour interview.

“It’s delicate enough to use daily; with the powder formula, a little goes a long way,” the Spice Girls star said.

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex — iS Clinical

Pros:

3-in-1 formula is designed to remove makeup, tone and mildly exfoliate
Designed for all skin types

Cons:

Not the best for those who prefer unscented formulas

When it comes to banishing breakouts, this 3-in-1 toning, cleansing and exfoliating face wash is somewhat of a breakout star in Hollywood. Meghann Fahy told Vogue it’s “really gentle and super non-drying” for her “sometimes adult acne,” while Zoey Deutch told the same outlet it’s “literally the only cleanser I can use that doesn’t make me break out.”

It also plays a role in Millie Bobby Brown’s date-night beauty routine, as she plugged it in her own “Beauty Secrets” breakdown.

“I love this especially if I’m about to break out it dries out.. any active acne I have on my face,” the “Stranger Things” actress explained.

CeraVe Moisturizing Non-Foaming Face Wash — CeraVe

Pros:

Budget-friendly
Fragrance-free

Cons:

Some Amazon reviewers noted that the lotion-like formula doesn’t create a lather, which can take getting used to

Long before selling her own beauty brand for a billion dollars, Hailey Bieber gave this drugstore beauty classic a shoutout.

“It’s an OG, a forever go-to brand for me,” she told the Cut in 2023.

She’s not alone in her love for CeraVe; Conan Gray washed his “really sensitive skin” with this cleanser in a Vogue video, while Olivia Wilde had a bottle on her bathroom counter in a 2023 mirror selfie.

Page Six Style’s review: “My dermatologist recommended this for my dry, sensitive skin years ago, and I still use it to this day. I’d recommend pairing it with a micellar water or gentle makeup remover if you wear waterproof eyeliner or mascara, but it’s an overall wonderful cleanser that won’t strip your skin and leaves it feeling clean and soft. Plus, the price is right; I’m morally opposed to paying more than $20 or $25 for a cleanser.” — Elana Fishman, Page Six Style & Shopping Director

Tata Harper Regenerative Cleanser — Tata Harper

Pros:

Does double duty as cleanser and exfoliant
The brand says 100% of the ingredients are from natural origin
Several reviewers noted it wasn’t as drying as other exfoliating skin products they’d tried

Cons:

Pricier than most options on this list

Designed to buff “dull, uneven or congested skin,” this luxe formula does double duty as cleanser and exfoliator. Emma Roberts told the Kit she uses it when she wants to “go a little deeper” with her skincare, while Jenna Lyons told Goop it’s how she melts off her makeup at night.

Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser — Youth To The People

Pros:

Designed for all skin types
Features superfood ingredients like kale and spinach
Refillable packaging

Cons:

On the pricier side
Some reviewers noted the bottle often leaks when traveling

From cold-pressed antioxidants to kale and spinach, this cleanser shares several ingredients with green juice. Tyla and Kaia Gerber both use it as the first step of their beauty routines, with the latter telling Vogue she uses it “morning and night.”

FAQ

How often should you use cleanser?

Dermatologist and skincare founder Dr. Whitney Bowe tells us she advises cleansing your skin both day and night, as the first step of your skincare routine.

“As a dermatologist, I know that your cleanser sets the stage for all of your other skincare products and ingredients,” explains Bow, who recently formulated her own Bowe Glowe Cleanser to remove “unwanted debris from the skin surface and deep within the pores.”

Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, board-certified dermatologist and “Skin To It” podcast host, tells us she typically uses Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water in the morning followed by cleanser at night. (“Over-cleansing can disrupt the skin’s natural barrier, so it’s important to tailor the routine to individual skin needs,” she explains.)

Her favorites also include Three Ships Harmony Microbiome Balancing Cleanser — a “minimalist” product she helped formulate — and Cetaphil’s Gentle Foaming Cleanser.

How do you find the right cleanser?

Both dermatologists recommend shopping for cleanser based on your skin type and individual concerns.

Dry, sensitive or mature skin: Bowe recommends looking for a “gentle creamy cleanser,” noting that after age 40 your skin might also get more dry and sensitive than it used to. (She advises looking for ingredients like calming peptides, hydrating hyaluronic acid and ceramides and niacinamide “to help support a healthy skin barrier.”)
Combination skin: Skotnicki recommends finding a “balanced cleanser that addresses both oily and dry areas without causing irritation.”
Oily skin: Bowe recommends using a gel cleanser instead of a cream one, and finding options with active ingredients that help with acne and oil control, such as salicylic acid (aka BHA), niacinamide and green tea.

“When it comes to cleansers, formulation matters,” adds Bowe. “If your cleanser is too strong, it will not only remove dirt, debris and makeup, but it will also wash away your skin’s natural lipids.”

Why Trust Page Six Style Shopping

This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.

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‘The Office’ Alum Jenna Fischer Says Acupuncture for Hot Flashes Is ‘Working’

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Jenna Fischer, 51, says she’s been getting acupuncture for hot flashes, saying “it’s working”
The Office alum spoke about her menopause struggles on the July 1 of her podcast Office Ladies, and shared that within two sessions of the ancient Chinese treatment, “almost all my hot flashes were gone”
Some studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective tool for managing hot flashes and other menopause symptoms

The Office alum Jenna Fischer shared that she’s getting acupuncture to help with hot flashes, explaining that even though she was “fully skeptical” about its effectiveness, “it’s working.”

Fischer, 51, shared how she’s managing the symptoms of menopause during the July 11 episode of the Office Ladies podcast, which she co-hosts with former costar and best friend Angela Kinsey, 54.

“I’m right now getting acupuncture for my hot flashes, and it’s working. And I don’t understand that,” Fischer said. “I asked the doctor. I’m like, ‘What is it doing exactly?’ And she said, ‘It’s like, it’s unblocking your chi.’ “

Jenna Fischer in Los Angeles in 2018.

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Fischer said that it wasn’t a case of the placebo effect, admitting, “I did not think it was gonna work. And so, if believing in it is part of what makes it work, then I wasn’t not on board, you know, when I went in. So I was fully skeptical.”

However, she says, “within two sessions, almost all my hot flashes were gone.”

Some studies have shown that acupuncture — a traditional Chinese treatment where long, thin needles are inserted into specific body points — may indeed help with hot flashes. One Danish study published in BMJ found that six-week sessions of acupuncture “produced a fast and clinically relevant reduction in moderate-to-severe menopausal symptoms.” And another study, published in the journal Menopause, looked at acupuncture’s impact on vasomotor symptoms (aka, night sweats and hot flashes) and found “a course of acupuncture treatments was associated with significant reduction in VMS, and several quality-of-life measures, compared with no acupuncture, and that clinical benefit persisted for at least 6 months beyond the end of treatment.”

Stock image of a client getting acupuncture treatment.

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Fischer says that it’s working — but she has to continue with regular treatments. “I have to keep up with it,” she shared. “I have to go every week. I tried spacing it out and I can go every other, but not much longer.”

“But it’s, like, amazing, amazing relief.”

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The best Supergoop! sunscreen deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Ask any beauty editor, and they’ll tell you that Supergoop! sunscreen is just that: super.

And thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, stocking up on the top-rated sunblock has never been easier.

The exclusive Invisible Icons SPF Set includes the brand’s bestselling Unseen Sunscreen — a favorite of celebrities like Mindy Kaling, Olivia Culpo and Kaia Gerber — along with the stick version of the featherweight formula, which Christie Brinkley recently told Page Six Style is a great fit for her active lifestyle.

Supergoop! Invisible Icons SPF set — Supergoop!

“I like to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, so I don’t want to get my hands gooey. I just use the little stick to reapply around my face, then I can still keep paddling,” she shared.

Page Six Style & Shopping Director Elana Fishman loves Unseen Sunscreen too, telling us, “This one’s my go-to for hot, sweaty summer days since it doubles as a primer, is basically weightless, and — because it’s invisible — is easy to reapply over makeup throughout the day as needed.”

Supergoop! Spray to Play SPF Trio — Supergoop!

Of course, you’ll also want to keep your body protected from the sun — and Nordstrom’s got you covered there, too.

You’ll be set for summer with the Spray to Play SPF Trio, which includes three cans of Supergoop!’s Play Antioxidant Body Mist sunscreen. It’s non-aerosol, water-resistant and sprays on from any angle, making it ideal for reapplying in seconds and getting all the spots.

“Easy to apply, dries fast, smells great, and does not irritate eczema,” one shopper wrote.

No matter which formula you prefer, we’d suggest shopping ASAP; Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty exclusives tend to fly off the virtual shelves fast.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale FAQs answered

When is the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

This year’s sale goes live online and in-person beginning with early access on Tuesday, July 8 for Nordy Club members, and will be available to the general public Saturday, July 12 through Sunday, August 3.

How can I get early access?

Check your Nordy Club status — you may qualify for early access through one of the tiers below:

Icon status: July 8
Ambassador status: July 9
Influencer status: July 10
Everyone else: July 12

What’s on sale, and is it worth shopping?

Page Six editors — and readers alike — love to take advantage of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale to score major discounts on luxury labels, celebrity-loved accessories, beauty sets and much more. We’re keeping an eye out for brand favorites like Frye, Madewell, Jo Malone, Tom Ford and Farm Rio. This year’s sale will see 65+ new brand names featured in the catalog, including Alice + Olivia, Florence by Mills and many more, as well as the introduction of Anniversary Big Deals — offering select products up to 50% off.

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Victoria Beckham Shares Photos From Harper Beckham’s 14th Birthday Celebration

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Harper Beckham turned 14 on Thursday, July 10
To celebrate, Victoria Beckham snapped and shared a few photos of her teen daughter’s birthday celebration
Along with photos of her celebration, Victoria, David, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz all uploaded Instagram Stories in honor of the youngest Beckham’s birthday

Harper Beckham is ready for 14!

Victoria Beckham shared a couple of snapshots of her daughter’s 14th birthday celebration on Thursday, July 10.

The fashion designer, 51, shared a photo of Harper embracing her father, David, as they posed in front of a group of hot pink balloons. The father and daughter both softly smiled for the camera as they wrapped their arms around one another.

“Happy Birthday Harper!!! We all love you so so much!!” Victoria wrote on top of the image.

The proud mother also added a photo of her teenage daughter smiling down at her birthday cake and lit candles. “Make a wish……And your dreams will come true!!” she captioned the pic.

Harper and David Beckham on July 10, 2025.

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Before Harper’s birthday celebrations, both her parents showered her with affection and posted several old photos of Harper to both their separate Instagram profiles and Instagram Stories.

Victoria shared a carousel of videos and photographs of the teen taken throughout her childhood. The photos and clips ranged from a black-and-white snap of the fashion designer while she was pregnant to Harper as a toddler, wearing her mom’s shoes.

Harper was also seen in clips of her dancing ballet, playing the flute and singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen’s song “Call Me Maybe” in her school uniform.

“Happy birthday to me world,” Victoria’s emotional caption began. “You are my everything and I’m so proud of the strong, confident, kind and talented young lady you are becoming. You’re my best friend and I’m so lucky I get to be your mummy. We love you so so much Harper Seven. Enjoy your special day!! ❤️ !”

Harper Beckham on July 10, 2025.

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David also uploaded a carousel of photographs of their only daughter from infancy to adolescence. The decorated soccer played added several snaps of him and Harper embracing one another throughout the years, with an adorable photo of Harper as a toddler with a pacifier in her mouth hugging David. He also included more recent photos, including Harper playing soccer and posing with David at his 50th birthday celebration.

“Happy Birthday to Daddy’s Pretty Lady 🩷,” his heartfelt Instagram caption began. “To the most special precious young lady who is kind & beautiful inside and out , thank you for making each day brighter for us all 🩷. we love you Harpie have the best day ever 🩷. Love Daddy 🩷. #HarperSeven 🩷. @victoriabeckham 🩷.”

Victoria and David also share three sons: Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20. All three brothers wished their younger sister a happy birthday via their separate Instagram Stories.

Eldest brother, Brooklyn, added a photo of himself, Harper and his wife Nicola Peltz, writing, “Happy birthday harper we love u x.” Romeo shared a photo of him and Harper hugging and softly smiling for the camera, adding, “Happy 14th to the most amazing human there is love you always and forever.”

Cruz opted for a throwback image of his baby sister. “Harper I love you so much x happy birthday x,” he wrote, adding, “You’ll always be a pain in my ass and vice versa, but I got you forever x.”