Favourite face exfoliators
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We test the best exfoliators
We\'ve been busy buffing, scrubbing and polishing in the Company office to bring you our ultimate top 10 exfoliators.
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A smooth and radiant complexion awaits...!
Origins Modern Friction
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best face exfoliators origins modern friction
The gorgeous smell is the first thing that immediately hits you when you open the pot - invigorating citrus and bergamot that make you want to keep your nose in the pot!
The scrub was really easy to use, you just dampen your face, rub in the scrub and then rinse off. There are small particles in the really creamy scrub but the particles are very gentle. My skin felt really nice afterwards and I\'ll certainly continue to use this!
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Áine Hawes, Promotions Manager
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Mark out of 10: 8
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Price: £28
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Stockist: 0800 731 4039/ origins.co.uk
Best Face Exfoliators - MATIS Energising Scrub
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best face exfoliators matis energising scrub
The Matis exfoliator was lovely, the texture was enough to feel like a deep clean but without being too sharp and scratchy.
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It wasn\'t too strongly fragranced for my sensitive skin and the packaging was cute and the product really did what it said without drying my skin out, or leaving it really tight, which was a bit of a first!
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Laura Woodland, Event and Sponsorship Manager
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Mark out of 10: 7
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Price: £15.85
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Stockist: matis-uk.com
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator
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best face exfoliators the body shop seaweed pore cleansing facial exfoliator
I noticed the difference after the first use, so I\'m pleased to say I am now enjoying using this exfoliator as part of my daily facial regime. It smells heavenly and it wasn\'t too harsh on my skin but gave me a real sense of deep cleansing and left my skin refreshed and radiant after - I\'m really impressed and will definitely use this again!
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Gemma Riggwell, Advertising Exec
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Mark out of 10: 9
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Price: £7.30
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Stockist: 01903 844 554/ thebodyshop.co.uk
REN Jojoba Micro Bead Purifying Facial Scrub
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best face exfoliators ren jojoba micro bead purifying facial scrub
A good facial scrub is a must in a weekly skincare routine and finding the right one is tricky. I\'ve always loved Ren products ever since I was lucky enough to work with the founder a few years ago (FYI he started REN after his pregnant wife found it hard to find gorgeous natural non synthetic skincare products!) and he gave me a stash of his products to try!
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I loved this scrub, foaming (unusual for a scrub), not harsh but felt it was lifting away all those dead skin cells to reveal a brighter complexion, not an irritated red face! You can really smell the peppermint, so a great way to wake up in the morning as it really lifts your mood! The pump action and clean modern white packaging makes it practical and pretty in your bathroom and it\'s transparent so you know when you need to top up. Top tip: leave it on your face while you shower and wash off at the end, works as a face mask too and the ingredients can really penetrate the skin!
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Adele Chidwick, Art Director
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Mark out of 10: 9
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Price: £17.50
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renskincare.com
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
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best face exfoliators dermalogica daily microfoliant
Hands down, my all-time favourite exfoliator! I love the fact this comes as a dry powder (it\'s actually a rice-based enzyme powder, brilliant at lifting dead skin cells) so you simply add a bit of water to the powder to make a paste, gently massage your skin in a circular motion and then rinse off to reveal instantly softer and more radiant, even skin. Plus, as this is a powder the exfoliating granules are teeny-tiny - hence the \'Micro\' - so it feels very soft and kind on your skin rather than those with larger grains and granules in that can feel overly abrasive.
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Mark out of 10: 9.5
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Price: £32.70
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Stockist: 0800 591818/ dermalogica.co.uk
Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial
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best face exfoliators clinique turnaround instant facial
I\'d definitely recommend this gorgeous facemask. You apply the white, scentless cream to your face and it dries to a soft paste. The shiny glitter like particles are an interesting touch and make the whole experience feel ultra glamorous! I kept it on my face for 5 minutes - during which time my skin didn\'t feel tight or sore which is something I have disliked about other facemasks I have used.
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You exfoliate your skin by rubbing it off in circular motions with a small amount of water. Afterwards my face felt ultra smooth and soft plus the luminescent particles gave my skin a really nice glow.
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Laura Platt, Senior Promotions Executive
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Mark out of 10: 9
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Price: £30
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Stockist: 0870 034 2566/ clinique.co.uk
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
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best face exfoliators philosophy the microdelivery exfoliating wash
I tried Philosophy\'s exfoliating face wash and I saw the effects instantly. I\'ve now been using it for four days and my skin feels fresher and smoother each day. The face wash is a whitey grey in colour and quite runny. You can\'t really see the exfoliating grains in it, but as soon as you massage it into your face you can really feel them and feel them working. (Probably not good if you want to hang on to a tan!!)
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The only slight downside is the smell- it\'s quite chemically/neutral and not scented at all, but im a sucker for products that smell luxurious when you put them on!
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Catherine Bennion-Pedley, Features Writer
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Mark out of 10: 6.5
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Price: £21.60
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Stockist: qvc.co.uk
RMK Gel Scrub
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best face exfoliators rmk gel scrub
I really like the fresh and natural feel of this gel scrub. It went on smoothly and didn\'t feel really rough and grainy, perfect for my sensitive skin. It had a lovely fruity smell but not too over powering. Overall a great gentle exfoliator, teamed with simple packaging, it\'s ideal for an eco-beauty queen!
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Ann Ho, Designer
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Mark out of 10: 8
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Price: £19.57
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Stockist: Selfridges London, Trafford Centre Manchester and Birmingham. Available mail order on: 0207 318 3538 or on the web at: rmkrmk.com/global
Sanctuary Warming Microbrasion Polish
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best face exfoliators sanctuary warming microbrasion polish
I loved this product! It was thick and creamy, with a clay-like texture and a smell that makes you believe it would be used in a spa. As soon as I put it into my hands I could feel it warm up, and it was a lovely sensation to feel it heating up my face. It contains a lot of granules, which really worked to polish my skin - when I washed it off my skin was smoother than it\'s ever been! It\'s just a shame you\'re only supposed to use it three times a week - I want to use it every day!!
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Lisa Wazejewski, Deputy Chief Sub Editor
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Mark out of 10: 10
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Price: £9.99
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Stockist: Available from Boots Nationwide and thesanctuary.co.uk
St. Ives Moisturizing Olive Scrub
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best face exfoliators st ives moisturizing olive scrub
I\'ve always loved using St Ives exfoliators and this new Olive Scrub is just as divine. It\'s much gentler than some of the others which is great for using in the morning as it\'s not too rough and scratchy and it smells amazing which leaves you feeling refreshed. Olive oil is a great ingredient for nourishing your skin and this gorgeous exfoliator has certainly left my skin feeling moisturised and glowing.
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It comes in a smallish tube but a little goes a long way so I don\'t think it\'ll be running out any time soon and it\'s very reasonably priced which makes it even better!
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Vicky Trott, PA
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Mark out of 10: 9
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Price: £4.99
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Stockist: Available Nationwide at Superdrug and Tesco/ stives.com
