Why it's great: Users with sensitive skin say this product "exfoliates without redness or irritation and leaves skin glowing all day" due to the product's very fine grainy texture. "I've been using this cleanser every morning for about a week and I am amazed at the results on my skin," one reviewer writes. "Well worth the money and a little goes a long, long way!"
Why it's great: "These scrubbing grains have made a big difference in how my skin feels and looks," says one reader. Other reviewers say using this product even just once a week on dry skin, "will make all the dry flakiness disappear." The gentle exfoliator doesn't irritate sensitive skin and users love that they can mix the grains with any of their creamy cleansers. "Your skin feels smooth as silk afterward," says one user.
Why it's great: Reviewers say this drugstore face scrub has "worked wonders" on their skin. "It freshens the face and brightens tone instantly," says a user, who adds that she wouldn't have believed it could work so quickly without seeing it for herself. Other readers experienced the same effect: "My skin brightened within five days," says another fan. The "great lemon-y smell" is an added bonus that "wakes you right up," according to reviewers.
Why it's great: "This cleanser has the most gentle yet effective scrubbing beads, suspended in a hydrating gel formula," says one user. "It has a light, fresh scent and removes makeup while gently exfoliating the skin." Another reader remarked on the fact that it didn't "strip [her] skin," while still another praised the product's affordable price. Honestly, is there any area in which this scrub doesn't succeed?
We tend to stick to the same three skin care basics: cleanser, moisturizer and sun protection (if we remember). Sure, a lot of women do the occasional face mask or splurge on a facial, but there is one super important step many tend to forgo too often: exfoliating.
For some reason, we assume that as long as we're using a cleanser and applying sunscreen, we're doing "enough." Well, as it turns out, enough is not good enough if it's glowing, radiant skin you're after.
According to doctors Gina and Sid Dinesh, dermatologists in Beverly Hills, California, adding exfoliation to your skin care routine helps the natural shedding process of skin and encourages healthier, smoother, more even-toned skin. Some of the big beauty benefits? Acne prevention, smaller pores, wrinkle reduction — and it even helps all those fancy (read: spendy) moisturizers absorb into the skin.
Since it can be overwhelming to sift through the hundreds of scrubs and exfoliation products out there, we've done the work for you. We rounded up a complete list of the best face scrubs, according to TotalBeauty.com readers. This detailed guide will help you choose the perfect scrub for your face so you can say hello to that gorgeous skin that's just waiting to be revealed.
