If you haven’t dabbled in the cleansing stick beauty phenomenon yet, you’re missing out. Cleansing sticks are the latest skin care fad to hit the market and it’s easy to see why. For starters, they make traveling with your favorite cleanser a whole lot easier since they’re considered a solid versus a liquid. Not to mention that they take up virtually no space and won’t spill all over your precious cargo. Second, they’re like do-all formulas in a tiny little stick. And one of our favorite components of these handy sticks is that they can be applied straight to the face, meaning no germs added into the mix.
We can think of many more reasons why they’re the next big skin care trend, but we’ll let you thumb through the slideshow and see for yourself. Whatever your concerns or needs, there’s a cleansing stick for that!
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Why Cleansing Sticks are the Next Big Skincare Trend
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Julep
This do-all cleansing stick contains rice bran oil that removes dirt and grime like no other. It also exfoliates the natural way — with pomegranate enzymes. All in all, expect a smoother, brighter complexion. Bonus: It smells super clean and refreshing, too!
Love Your Bare Face Detoxifying Cleansing Stick, $28 at Ulta
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Tarte
Coined a "solid-to-suds" stick, this powerful vegan-friendly formula will gently remove dead skin while polishing and purifying pores. In other words, if your skin is having a moment (aka looking dull), this stick will perk it up instantly. Leave it on longer for an on-the-go treatment mask. Pretty awesome, right?
FRXXXTION Stick Exfoliating Cleanser, $22 at Sephora
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H2O Plus
Wet your face and let this cleansing stick work its foamy magic. Pearl extract nourishes and rejuvenates while coconut moisturizes, leaving skin gorgeous and glowing. It's a pretty solid (we had to!) choice for post-gym touch-ups.
Elements On The Move Cleansing Stick, $28 at Ulta
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Boscia
We consider this a skin care miracle in stick form. Going above and beyond, it helps reduce the size of pores, evens out uneven skin texture, absorbs toxins and more. You read that right. This small stick packs a solid (sorry, had to again!) punch.
Charcoal Deep-Pore Cleansing Stick Treatment, $28 at Sephora
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Belif
Beauty brand belif marries herbal apothecary traditions with Korean skin care, so it's only fitting that it has an awesome cleansing stick in its lineup. It stands out from others as it's formulated with tincture extracts and herbs that magically cleanse skin and give it a nourishing boost.
The True Tincture Cleansing Stick - Chamomile, $28 at Sephora
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SU:M37
The OG of cleansing sticks, this one definitely takes the cake. For starters, rose extract and petals help to gently clean and strip away impurities while hydrating. Other perks include the gorgeous floral scent and the fact that it's suitable for use on all skin types.
Miracle Rose Cleansing Stick, $28 at Soko Glam
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Clinique
Clinique's handy Take The Day Off stick is also a must when it comes to removing stubborn eyeliner and mascara. Twist it, apply it and watch your makeup melt and dissolve. Gone are the days of rubbing your face raw, no matter how waterproof your products are.
Take The Day Off Eye Makeup Remover Stick, $18.50 at Ulta