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“April showers, bring May flowers,” but for many, it’s actually May allergies. Sneezing and runny noses are inevitable for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Having a soft, strong, and absorbent facial tissue on hand will help quell allergy, flu, and cold symptoms – without drying out your skin with all the constant nose rubbing.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab regularly tests paper and home products like toilet paper to paper towels. We put popular facial tissues to the test to find the best facial tissue brands to buy in 2020. Fiber scientists tested the tissues’ total absorbency, wet and dry breaking strength, thickness and bursting strength. Then, a panel of consumers evaluated the tissues for softness in real life situations. From hundreds of data points and research, our experts found the strongest, softest tissues for your runny nose.

When shopping for tissues, be sure to consider:

Price per tissue: When determining which box of tissues is the best buy, make sure to look at the total count of tissues included. Some of the more affordable boxes we tested had substantially fewer tissues, which actually means they were more expensive per sheet. We recommend looking at the cost per tissue, as that’s the most accurate price.

Soothing additions: While ingredients like added lotion, aloe, or vitamin E can make tissues more soothing to sensitive skin, they can also have a greasy feel. Avoid lotion tissues for cleaning eyeglasses, mirrors, or other shiny surfaces where a filmy residue may be left behind.