Why it's great: Reviewers of all skin types love this face scrub because it's adjustable based on your skin's oil production. "Adjust the amount of water you use with it to make it stronger or weaker," advises a reader. "My boyfriend goes full strength on his oily, congested skin. I dilute it and use it as a gentle exfoliator two to three times per week." Users say this scrub has a lot of "exfoliating strength," thanks to the salt particles that "work wonders on blackheads." Plus, "it smells like a margarita," says one salt scrub devotee.
Why it's great: This drugstore standby makes the list of best face scrubs because it's "very effective" in "slough[ing] off dead skin." The tiny kernels clean out pores and "allow creams and other products to work more effectively," says one reviewer.
While some users noted that it's too harsh for their skin, others love the exfoliating power. "I can't wait to jump in the shower and scrub my face," says one reader.
Why it's great: Many readers comment on this scrub's "refreshing, cool feeling," as well as the fact that it paves the way for "super smooth skin." Fans are loyal to this scrub, too: "I've been using this product for many years and I still love it," said one reviewer. "I only need to use it once or twice a week and it leaves my skin feeling so clean and smooth."
Why it's great: "This is called 'microdermabrasion' for a reason, as it is much more intense than your average facial scrub," says one reader. "The particles are smaller and there are more of them, so you really get that exfoliating feel." Other reviewers commented that it made their "skin so soft," and that though it's a bit on the more expensive side, "a little goes a long way."
Why it's great: Besides smelling "like a fruit spread you would put on your toast," this face scrub won over readers with lackluster skin because it leaves skin looking "brighter and fresher." One reader recommends leaving it on for five minutes for an instant pick-me-up. "The result is me, but 10 years younger," she says. "My skin is definitely softer and it really removes the dead skin," says another reviewer.
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.
