“The benefit of double cleansing is that the first cleanser will break down any makeup, remove dirt and excess oils from the day and clean your skin.

The second cleanser will address your particular skin type or concern and should have ingredients to hydrate, smooth or exfoliate and treat acne.

Doing both steps will assure that any treatment and moisturizing is not done in vain,”

— Dr. Craig Austin, a board-certified dermatologist in New York.