The invention relates to an amino acid facial cleanser and a preparation method thereof. The amino acid facial cleanser consists of the following components: sodium cocoyl glutamate, a mixture of potassium cocoyl glycinate, hydroxystearic acid and tocopherol, 1,3-butanediol, PEG400 (polyethylene glycol 400), sorbitol, methyl sodium lauroyl taurine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, potassium hydroxide, polyquaternium cationic surfactants, an emulsifier, a dispersant, sodium chloride, essence, a preservative and de-ionized water. The amino acid facial cleanser prepared by the invention is mild and non-irritant, good in skin-friendly and moisturizing properties, rich and thick in foam, good in skin cleanliness after being washed and good in stability, and the paste (the facial cleanser) appears to be pearly, delicate, soft and smooth and the paste has an optimum paste forming temperature.