4 Best Facial Tissues From Our Tests
We put 10 facial tissues from brands like Kirkland, Kleenex, and Puffs to the test in our labs. Our top performers were the softest and toughest.
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Cold season has arrived and allergy season never seems to leave. Everyone around you is sneezing and reaching into their pockets, purses, and diaper bags for that all-important hygiene staple: facial tissues. At first glance, all tissues seem the same. But as anyone who has had a tissue make their noses red and dry or fall apart in their hands can tell you, there are significant differences among brands.
- Brands We Tested: Caboo Great Value Kirkland Signature Kleenex Anti-Viral Kleenex Ultra Soft Member's Mark Presto Puffs Scotties Up&Up
- Our Tests: In-Depth Lab-Testing Video How We Tested Tissues
CR's in-house tester José Amézquita performed several tests on facial tissues, including strength, absorbency, and abrasion resistance.
We’ll even let you know which tissue is the easiest and which is the most difficult to pull out of its box (because we understand that frustration). Here are our top picks—and the tissues we don’t recommend.