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If you ask us, there are few better feelings in the world than fresh, well exfoliated skin. Add the immediate burst of serotonin your immediately glowing complexion provides. In terms of a skincare routine, exfoliation is the step that acts as a bridge between your double cleansing and the litany of essences, serums, moisturisers and oils you slather yourself in before bed. It’s an essential step, but finding the best exfoliant for your skin type, lifestyle and current routine is no small task when the market is flooded in options. So, we’ve rounded up some of our top picks from peel pads to water-activated powders and traditional (gentle) scrubs.
Below, find the ELLE teams top picks.
Go-To, Exfoliating Swipeys
at Mecca
One of Go-To’s most beloved products, Swipeys’ blend of lactic acid and oils hydrates your skin while cleansing it. An exfoliation win-win.
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment
$76.95 at Adore Beauty
Promising to turn skin “satin soft” with Alpha H’s cult Liquid Gold treatment is perfect if you struggle with textured skin. The liquid exfoliant contains 5% glycolic acid and soothing liquorice extract.
Kate Somerville
$130 at Mecca
Originally designed as a “facial in a tube” Exfolikate contains gentle enzymes, AHAs and deep pore cleansing salicylic acid along with gentle exfoliating
Aesop, Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste
$55 at Aesop
This cream-based face exfoliator uses fine Quartz to scrub the skin clean, and Lactic Acid to soften.
La Mer, Replenishing Oil Exfoliator
$210 at La Mer
Using oils to hydrate while refining the skin at the same time, La Mer’s iconic face exfoliator is worth the pricetag.
Kiehl’s, Clearly Corrective Skin Brightening Exfoliator
$54.40 (usually $68) at Khiel’s
Formulated to improve skin’s clarity, this exfoliating product uses contains White Birch and Peony extracts for even luminous skin.
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads
$32-251 at Mecca
A facial in a sachet this two step system from Dr Dennis Gross contains alpha hydroxy acids for smooth skin, beta hydroxy acids for clear pores and a second step with vitamin A and a gentle balancing serum. For a at home facial follow with a sheet mask.
Dermalogica, Daily Superfoliant
$112 at Adore Beauty
This water-activated exfoliation powder, with natural AHAs and enzymes, is perfect for banishing those pesky break-outs.
The Best Professional Exfoliating Treatment To Try: Fire And Ice Facial
Regular at home exfoliation is essential for maintaining glowing skin – but if you have an event coming up and your skin needs a total reboot you might want to opt for a professional treatment. One of the deepest exfoliations you can get is the Fire and Ice Facial, otherwise referred to as the “Hollywood Facial”, thanks to the immediate results that makes it perfect for pre-event. Developed by iS Clinical the treatment involves the application mask containing “you won’t find this at home” doses of glycolic acid, retinol and niacinamide. This buffers the complexion, gently heats the skin and encourages exfoliation.
This is followed by the “Ice” phase; a cooling masque packed with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea extracts, liquorice and grape seed extract. The skin is then treated with serums and moisturisers and you’re on your way!
All up, the Fire and Ice facial takes less than an hour and is perfect for those looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, achieve an immediate glow.
Available at La Belle Cosmetics.
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