The 6 Best Exfoliating Face Scrubs in 2024

Sometimes you just really need a physical scrub to get rid of that extra dry skin and pore-clogging debris.

The best exfoliating face scrubs are gentle enough not to damage your skin but will leave it feeling silky smooth.

Loaded with acne-fighting and antibacterial ingredients, these face exfoliator scrubs will certainly help those experiencing skin troubles.

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The 6 Best Face Exfoliators in NZ

Dry, sensitive skins will feel comfy, cosy, and fresh with Jurlique Daily Exfoliating Cream 100ml. A soft, gentle cream suitable for daily use, simply smooth on this luxe concoction and massage into skin in slow circular motions to loosen and sweep away dead skin cells, excess oil, and bacteria for a brighter, more even complexion in minutes.

Formulated with skin-soothing Almonds, Oats, and naturally antibacterial Honey, skin is comforted throughout exfoliation. Rose, Green Tea, Chamomile, and Marshmallow refine and soothe while hydrating Grape Seed and clarifying Daisy round out this truly luxe exfoliating cream. Perfect for those with dry, sensitive skin, this non-scrubby scrub is ideal for those with serious inflammation and breakouts who still need an exfoliating boost- without the burn.

Alpha-H, an industry leader in exfoliation that works for all skins, brings their unique botanical approach to high-quality, scientific skincare with the Alpha-H Micro Super Scrub

This gentle, yet effective scrub helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. Plus, it's a great way to help treat acne and blackheads. The Micro Super Scrub also has natural ingredients like Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to help soothe and nourish your skin. It's easy to use and leaves your skin feeling refreshed, smooth, and rejuvenated.

This chemical and physical exfoliant hybrid is a powerhouse that provides efficient results. Benefiting from the combination of natural Jojoba Grains, as well as Salicylic and Mandelic Acids, this exfoliant leaves skin bright and smooth. Dead skin is scoured from the surface, while your pores are cleared and cleansed.

Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub 75ml  also works to tighten your pores, and provide the skin with a healthy glow. With a light honeysuckle smell this cream is light and refreshing to use on a regular basis, for a radiant and smooth complexion. Suitable for all skin types, this scrub is a real all rounder.

Leave blackheads in the past with Clinique Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub 125ml . A unique exfoliating formula, this exfoliator works as both a scrub and mask to uncork stubborn clogged pores and smooth the surface of the skin for an even, glowing complexion. Salicylic acid, the main active in this product, is blended with Glucosamine to exfoliate deep within the pores, removing dead skin cells, excess oil, and bacteria to rid skin of breakouts and blackheads without a trip to the spa.

This oily skin saver also includes Silica, Kaolin Clay and Laminaria Saccharina Extract, which attract and absorb excess oil, dirt, and debris to leave skin fresh, bright, and thoroughly cleansed while Vitamin E soothes, minimising irritation. A perfect choice for those with oily, breakout or blackhead prone skin, ensure you’re using a sunscreen with this product to minimise sun sensitivity that can come with using acid exfoliators.

When it comes to all-natural effective exfoliators, you can’t do much better than Vanessa Megan Prebiotic + C Skin Polishing Exfoliating Powder. A gentle cream formula, this nourishing scrub is formulated with Yoghurt, Grapefruit Extract, and Rice Enzymes to gently slough away dead skin while soothing and cooling the skin’s surface to minimise irritation. 

Prebiotics minimise redness and inflammation while grapefruit, rich in Vitamin C, helps to fight environmental damage and irritants, leaving skin bright, smooth, and even. A great option for those looking for daily exfoliation without drying or stripping the skin. Those with dry, irritated, or acne-prone skin will love this calming formula. To protect skin ensure you wear sunscreen during the day when using this product.

Harness the power of natural fruit enzymes for exfoliation with Ella Baché Revealing Fruit Enzyme Exfoliant . Rich in natural bio-actives, this dual action exfoliator blends the skin-refining power of fruit enzymes with pore-clearing Salicylic acid for a deep clean that leaves skin smooth, polished, and radiant. This powerful formula does all the work of more intensive exfoliators without the sting that can sometimes occur when scrubbing more sensitive skin, helping you achieve a gorgeous, clear complexion with minimal discomfort.

Anti-inflammatory Licorice extract helps maintain that smooth, calm complexion, minimising redness and inflammation and infusing skin with luminosity, while additional hydrators preserve moisture. Perfect for more sensitive skins, it’s recommended that all skin types work this product into their routine gently, about once a week at first, to help skin adjust. Always use a sunscreen when using this product, as enzymes and acids can cause sun sensitivity.

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