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Your skin has never feltor lookedthis good.
Byrdie / Marcus Millan
We also considered recommendations from a board-certified dermatologist to help us narrow down our list.
Here are the 12 exfoliating face washes that can make skin look like new.
Its great for all skin types and thoroughly cleanses while gently exfoliating.
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We love how gentle this face wash felt on our skin without sacrificing effectiveness.
One tester noticed that her pores looked smaller after using this face wash.
It also did a great job of removing makeup without the need to double-cleanse.
Byrdie / Lauren Pardee
Not to mention, it smells great.
Honestly, theres nothing we dont like about this product.
My face did not feel overstripped from natural oils but it was clean and hydrated.
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We also just loved how well it performed.
It also removed makeup so efficiently that we never had todouble-cleanse.
This face wash truly delivered on all of its promises, and theres nothing wed change about it.
Byrdie / Heather Jelken
The glow it delivered was a lovely bonus.
This face wash doesnt lather much but spreads on the face well and rinses off quickly.
Aside from that, its a high-quality product wed use it again and again.
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Sharon, tester with combination skin:Honestly, there isnt anything I would change with this clenaser.
The tube it came in dispensed just the right amount needed.
The jojoba beads felt great on the skin and worked well to make my face feel clean and radiant.
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And, of course, we appreciate the gentle but effective exfoliators in the form of sand microbeads.
It also had a glowing effect.
We genuinely have no complaints.
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Duangkaew, tester with dry skin:This product has become my favorite cleanser.
I have been looking for the right one for a long time.
I would recommend it to anyone and especially for those who have dry skin.
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The formula also includessodium PCAfor added moisture.
It removes makeup well and we felt like our skin was thoroughly cleaned after each use.
We just dont love the packagingits easy to accidentally dispense too much product at once, resulting in waste.
Byrdie / Gail Randall
It definitely did the trick for getting makeup off without any other removers necessary.
The formula includes salicylic acid for exfoliating,hyaluronic acidfor hydration and cell regeneration, andniacinamidefor brightening.
It even removed ourdaily sunscreen, which is notorious for sticking around after cleansing.
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This one, I did!
Instead, it has a gel-like consistency that spreads well while cleansing.
It does have a scent but its very subtle and didnt linger.
Byrdie / Danielle Yersin
This cleanser is super lightweight and not at all irritating to the skin.
After continued use of this cleanser, she found her skin texture overall improved.
My skin looked visibly smooth and plumper and had a fresh glow after each use.
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So if you have some wiggle room in your budget, we highly recommend checking it out.
Its also super gentlenot abrasive at all.
Byrdie / Kendall Perata
Jamie, tester with combination skin:The texture is light and velvety.
Byrdie / Cathie France
The particles dissolve for the most part.
This is not an abrasive face wash even though it says polish in the name.
It’s lightweight and gentle.
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Chemical exfoliants can get this same effect by using AHAs or BHAs to dissolve dead skin cells.
Some exfoliating face washes also have other perks, such as fadinghyperpigmentation, smoothing texture, and treating acne.
“Over-exfoliation can also weaken your skin barrier.”
Byrdie / Ashley Kappel
However, some exfoliating cleansers are very gentle and often have instructions to use daily.
She also tests products and services so she can stand behind her recommendations.
For example, she regularly uses the Philosophy cleanser on this list so she can attest to its efficacy.
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She’s also a mom of two and occasionally covers family-related content.
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