According to Dermalogica, their Daily Microfoliant provides a brighter and smoother complexion thanks to exfoliating enzymes that even skin tone, clear blemishes, and reduce the appearance of pores. They say the active ingredient salicylic acid clears impurities, while licorice and oatmeal work to brighten and calm redness. The product retails for $62 for 2.6 oz, which may seem like a steep price for an exfoliant, but it is one of the best-selling cleansing exfoliators at Ulta. The Cut chose this daily exfoliant as one of the best face exfoliators for velvety skin. It has ingredients like green tea and colloidal oatmeal to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation. Byrdie calls this the "OG skincare icon of the beauty world" because it is literally a facial in a tube, and the rice enzymes transform your skin to perfection. Physical exfoliants get a bad rep, but Marie Claire thinks this is the best gentle exfoliant for sensitive skin because it won't cause any irritation.

Finally, the Strategist chose this as the best overall scrub because the microfoliant can clean and unclog pores to prevent future whiteheads and blackheads. This powder-to-paste exfoliant is also suitable for those with inflamed skin because you can customize the concentration based on how your skin is doing at the moment. It's pricey, yes. But it couldn't be this popular without legit results, and it is much cheaper than getting a professional facial.