Some powders, like those found in envelopes circa 2001, make us want to run in the other direction. Others, like the new class of exfoliating face cleansers, make us want to dive into a vat of it, face-first (and emerge softer, smoother and glowier than ever).

Powdered face cleansers are our latest skin care fixation. These formulas, which foam up when you add water, are made from pulverized minerals, plant-based exfoliators and botanical enzymes that gently polish the skin -- perfect for sensitive complexions.

They may even make you want to ditch your beloved but not-so-Earth-friendly microbead scrubs.

Here, 10 powdered cleansers that deliver luminous, glowy skin, and leave those old-school exfoliators in the dust.