exfoliant creams

I stopped using physical exfoliants and using this lactic acid exfoliant has done wonders on my skin's texture. ...Holy Grail Chemical Exfoliant...A great chemical exfoliant at an awesome price! It keeps my texture in check and helps reduce breakouts.

What it is: A high-strength lactic acid peeling formula for smoother, healthier-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tasmanian Pepperberry: Reduces visible signs of inflammation and sensitivity that are often associated with exfoliation.
- Lactic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without oil.

My fav exfoliant...The actual grains are very small and smoother that other abrasive exfoliants. I've been using this for years and will continue to use it. ...Simple Physical Exfoliant...I bought this because I was looking for a physical exfoliant to add to my skincare routine, because my chemical exfoliants were taking the skin off, but not all the way.

What it is:
A gentle skin polisher that smooths and refines skin.

What it is formulated to do:
This dermatologist-developed exfoliating scrub gently brushes away roughness and flakiness. It smooths skin to lessen the appearance of fine lines while clearing the way for moisture.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested, dermatologist developed, and free of fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol, SLS, talc, silicone, and gluten. It is comprised of 100 percent vegan ingredients.

This is one of the gentlest exfoliants I’ve ever used and being able to leave it on the skin makes it so easy to use! ...It was gentle enough for my sensitive skin and did not like my skin dry like most exfoliant solutions.

What it is: A leave-on facial exfoliant with eight percent glycolic acid to remove built-up dead skin for a visibly bright, smooth, radiant, and youthful look.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid (AHA) 8%: Sheds dulling surface buildup to visibly boost radiance and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Chamomile and Green Tea: Powerful, skin-soothing antioxidants that fight environmental damage.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Visibly plumps skin with long-lasting hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and formaldehydes.

Liquid exfoliant - worth a try...Definitely follow up with a good moisturizing cream!...Great exfoliant...SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant gifted by Paula's choice. I have tried several exfoliants and I tend to like more gentle ones like LHA.

What it is: A daily leave-on exfoliant with two percent salicylic acid to sweep away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and visibly smooth wrinkles—practically overnight.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Penetrates pores to clear blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
- Green Tea: A potent antioxidant that soothes irritated skin while improving visible signs of aging.
- Methylpropanediol: Hydrates while visibly enhancing the skin’s glow and the formula’s penetration.

It’s also very gentle on the skin so I like that this exfoliant isn’t harsh at all since some other exfoliants are harsh on the skin. ...The physical exfoliants are very small yet effective.

What it is: A two-in-one hydrating and exfoliating mask that intensely moisturizes and visibly retexturizes to reveal smooth, healthy-, luminous-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Rich Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Touch-Activated Bamboo Spheres: Exfoliating, mineral-rich spheres that dissolve upon activation for a targeted yet gentle exfoliation, delivering smooth, even-looking texture and a visibly glassy complexion.
- Snow Mushroom: Hydrates and provides high levels of vitamin D and plant sterols to plump, firm, and restore the look of aging skin.

This scrub is one of the best physical exfoliants I’ve ever used. The texture is so fine and you can really feel it removing everything- dead skin, makeup, whatever is left on your face. ...An incredibly gentle exfoliant...For years, I didn’t use physical exfoliants because I was worried about the potential damage they would cause to my skin barrier.

What it is: A luxurious, non-abrasive exfoliant that evens skin tone, reduces the look of fine lines, and leaves skin appearing radiant and smooth.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Cane Extract: Exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving the skin looking radiant and smooth.
- Green Tea Leaf: Nourishes and calms the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.

I hate heavy foundation and lean towards tinted moisturizers and BB/CC creams so this is a great option. It’s an illuminating so creates a nice natural glow with very light coverage. ...I was shocked by how it highlighted all the texture on my skin, it made my skin look dry even though it’s well hydrated. I use a chemical exfoliant 3 times a week and I’m still shocked by how terrible this made my skin look.

What it is: A tinted moisturizer that contains radiant pearls hand-selected for each shade.

Coverage: Light

Finish: Radiant

Formulation: Liquid

SPF: SPF 30 and Under

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Luminescent Pearls: Add a hint of radiant color while reflecting light to brighten dull skin.
- French Algae: Helps visibly improve skin’s natural radiance.
- Plant-Based Hydration: Promotes water retention by supporting skin’s resilience and vitality.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS & SLES and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.

I've tried numerous BB creams none of which I liked so decided to just try something labeled as a tinted moisturizer (some say BB creams are actually just tinted moisturizers but labeled as BB cream to attract customers to the fad). ...best bb cream!!...I don't even have that oily of skin but bb creams seem to do that. Except this one. It last all day and has great coverage for a bb cream.

✔ Normal
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Oily

What it is:
An oil-free, multitasking tinted moisturizer that hydrates, brightens, treats, and protects skin.

I realized that I needed something gentle - as all the other brands of vitamin c serum were also paired with exfoliants (Drunk Elephant and Sunday Riley) and it was just too much for my skin to take. ...I love this formula, I can mix a few drops with any of my morning face creams. It makes my creams apply even more smoothly and I feel more hydrated.

What it is: A bestselling vitamin C face oil made for all skin types that visibly brightens, firms, and hydrates—revealing your most radiant skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Oil

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Advanced Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): An oil-soluble, stable form of vitamin C that visibly brightens the skin.
- Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Weightlessly locks in essential moisture.
- Chios Crystal Oil: Revitalizes the skin while visibly improving firmness.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.