A facial scrub will give your skin a deep clean and help all those other products you use, from serums to moisturizers, penetrate the epidermis more deeply so you can really absorb the benefits.
Scrubbing is synonymous with cleaning. When you’re washing the dishes after cooking lasagne, nothing’s going to lift those leftovers like a good scrub. It’s the same with your face. Now how often you should exfoliate depends on the type of product you use. Scrubbing mimics skin rejuvenation, boosting ageing complexions and overhauling dull, tired complexions – so everyday use is not a bad thing. But if you have oily skin so you’re using a chemical exfoliant, say with a high glycolic acid content, limit exfoliation to once or twice a week.
We’ve curated the most effective scrubs for you, which you can mix and match to optimize results.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Complete Clarity Facial Exfoliating Polish, $24.00
Buy now with free deliveryStart every day with this one.
Ms Brinkley once read that the reason men tend to age slower than women is because the daily shave exfoliates their skin, which in turn encourages cell growth. Men can’t have the upper hand like that! In riposte Ms Brinkley incorporated daily exfoliation into her routine and, well, just look at her skin.
Where exfoliators were once rough and scratchy, Ms Brinkley has created a polish that is gentle on the skin, but strong enough to cleanse and balance moisture levels.
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Buy now with Skinstore US SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, $44.65
Buy now with free deliveryEvery city girl needs SkinMedica’s AHA/BHA exfoliating cleanser. This sophisticated 2-in-1 exfoliant will thoroughly remove environmental pollutants, excess oil and make-up. Tiny jojoba beads infused with alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acid will
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Buy now with Skinstore US Peter Thomas Roth Strawberry Scrub, $38.00
Buy now with free deliveryDid you know that strawberries have a higher vitamin C content than oranges? And that vitamin C is considered the superstar of the anti-ageing show? Choose Peter Thomas Roth’s Strawberry Scrub and see for yourself. Discover an invigorating triple enzyme strawberry complex that delivers a superior nutrient content that moisturizes, tones and purifies the skin. Meanwhile, finely ground almonds gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells leaving skin soft and smooth.
Because the ingredients in this scrub are highly active, it is not recommended for sensitive skin.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Rodial Super Acids X-Treme After Party Scrub, $56.00
Buy now with free deliveryWhen there’s no time to book in a facial, reach for Rodial’s 3-in-1 micro-polish. An effective combination of purifying bentonite clay beads and micro-scrub beads roll gently over the skin, buffing away dead skin cells and unplugging pores. Glycolic and salicylic acids work to deeply cleanse and retexture, diminishing the look of imperfections and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin E and shea butter calm and soften the skin through moisturization whilst beneficial Biotilys® probiotic technology helps strengthen and protect skin from external aggressions by boosting hydration.
This scrub is just what you need to buff away all the tell-tale signs of your busy lifestyle.
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Buy now with Skinstore US UltraLuxe Enzyme Peeling Cream, $48.00
Buy now with free deliveryGet the best out of your moisturizer and serum with UltraLuxe’s enzyme peeling cream. This exfoliator prepares the skin by eliminating the build up of impurities. Pumpkin enzymes and cardamom extract help to gently remove the dead skin and sebum that can clog pores. Reveal fresher, softer skin with this non-abrasive sloughing cream, ideal even for sensitive skin.
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Buy now with Skinstore US JUARA Radiance Enzyme Scrub, $38.00
Buy now with free deliveryThis 2-in-1 daily scrub and enzyme mask is a skin-purifying game changer. Designed for all skin types, this gentle yet powerful scrub exfoliates, cleanses, and refines skin while minimizing the look of pores to reveal a smooth, bright complexion.
Featuring JUARA’s skin brightening radiance complex along with a unique combination of jojoba and bamboo beads, skin softening apple enzyme and pore purifying cinnamon, this radiance enhancing scrub combines botanical enzymes and physical exfoliants to rid skin of impurities while improving skin texture and tone.
After just one use skin is left soft, smooth and luminous with pores far less visible. Suitable for all skin types in need of an extra radiance boost!
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Buy now with Skinstore US Yon-Ka Paris Skincare Guarana Scurb, $48.00
Buy now with free deliveryComplementary microbeads, guarana seeds and organic brown rice, delicately polish and purify the epidermis in Yon-Ka Paris Skincare’s exfoliating cream. A cocktail of plant extracts with soothing virtues leaves all skin types smooth and silky.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Wei Brown Sugar Ready Glow Exfoliating Mask, $60.00
Buy now with free deliverySugar is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to help detoxify and nourish but actually, using this Wei mask will conjure visions of a luxurious spa with Buddha heads and beautiful music. As you apply this mask with the accompanying brush you can practically hear the bamboo flute.
Rich in molasses, a natural antioxidant, and kakadu plum, which puts the ‘super’ in superfruit, Wei’s Brown Sugar Mask will polish, brighten and hydrate the skin.
The best part is, as you gently massage it into your skin, it will melt off and release a sticky toffee pudding-like scent.
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Buy now with Skinstore US Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser, $32.95
Buy now with free deliveryThis multifunctional solution is not just for those suffering with skin problems, but for anyone seeking amazingly smooth, soft skin with immediate benefits and the added bonus of a signature aroma blend speaks for itself.
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Buy now with Skinstore US AHAVA Facial Renewal Peel, $35.00
Buy now with free deliveryFacial Renewal Peel is a skin-friendly peel that reveals a smoother, softer, more radiant complexion. This formula promotes the natural cell renewal process, using a unique blend of fruit acids and Dead Sea minerals, to give women of all ages and skin types a safe and effective method of achieving a smooth, soft, more even complexion.
