Healthy, glowing skin does not only come through cleansing and moisturising, but also through getting rid of things that are no longer beneficial to your skin. The dead skin cells, the surplus of oil, and the environmental accumulation may produce a dull, uneven complexion and hinder the work of your favourite skincare products. Enter exfoliation, the most important but oft neglected step that rejuvenates and refreshes the skin.
Regular exfoliating will smooth the texture, brighten the tone and clear the pores, leaving fresher, brighter skin beneath. Whether it is chemical exfoliants such as AHAs and BHAs or physical scrubs with fine particles or natural beads, exfoliation is possible in every skin type and with any purpose. Exfoliators are capable of supporting your overall skincare regime, making serums and moisturisers absorb better when applied.
They know that exfoliation can be life-changing, that is why at Lookfantastic they have a wide selection of face scrubs and exfoliators that will suit the needs of your skin. Whether you are dealing with blemishes, dryness, sensitivity, or ageing, their range offers the best-rated products of the most popular skincare brands all of which are meant to show you the smooth, healthier, and more glowing skin.
Why Exfoliation Matters in Your Skincare Routine
Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the skin’s surface. Over time, these cells accumulate and can lead to clogged pores, uneven texture, breakouts, and a dull complexion. By incorporating an exfoliator into your routine, you help to:
- Stimulate cell turnover
- Smooth out rough texture
- Unclog pores and reduce blackheads
- Enhance glow and clarity
- Improve the effectiveness of serums and moisturisers
Top Exfoliators & Face Scrubs at Lookfantastic
Here’s a look at some of their top-performing exfoliators that customers love and skincare professionals recommend:
Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Lotion 473ml
Expose your best skin yet with Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating Salicylic Lotion, a two-in-one face and body lotion that exfoliates and hydrates deeply. This lightweight lotion is specially formulated to be used on sensitive skin and contains a combination of salicylic acid, mandelic acid and gluconolactone to gently exfoliate the dead, dull skin cells and clear your pores leaving your complexion clear again. Meanwhile, it also helps the skin barrier to calm dry, red, or irritated spots.
Key Benefits:
- Exfoliates and hydrates in one step
- Formulated with salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and gluconolactone
- Helps unclog pores and improve texture
- Safe for daily use on face and body
- Suitable for sensitive skin types
How to Use:
- Apply to cleansed face and/or body
- Use daily, morning or evening
- For best results, apply after Cetaphil Salicylic Acid Cleanser
- Avoid contact with eyes
- Do not rinse
Dr. Barbara Sturm Facial Scrub 100ml
Give your skin the ultimate treat with the Dr. Barbara Sturm Facial Scrub, a delicate but effective exfoliator that smooths skin and revives luminosity. This polish is enriched with horse chestnut extract, vitamin A and purslane to promote cell renewal with antioxidant protection. The silk extracts maintain the skin soft, smooth and hydrated- bringing the spa into your home.
Key Benefits:
- Gently removes dead skin cells for a smoother finish
- Supports hydration with silk extract
- Rich in antioxidants to defend against environmental stress
- Helps improve dryness and dullness
- Luxurious texture for sensitive skin
How to Use:
- Use once or twice weekly in the PM
- Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, damp skin
- Gently massage face, neck, and décolleté in circular motions
- Avoid eye and mouth areas
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and follow with serum
Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub 75ml
The Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub will help you minimise the look of pores and refine your skin. Formulated using a blend of chemical and physical exfoliants, this dual-action scrub is a deep cleanser and pore decongestant, and it smooths texture. It contains jojoba microbeads, salicylic acid, and L-mandelic acid and exfoliates the skin without irritation, and niacinamide soothes and brightens the skin.
Key Benefits:
- Targets enlarged, clogged pores
- Buffs away dead skin cells and surface build-up
- Combines AHA/BHA acids with physical exfoliants
- Brightens and soothes with niacinamide
- Delivers a fresh honeysuckle scent
How to Use:
- Use in the AM or PM, 2–3 times per week
- Apply an almond-sized amount to damp face and neck
- Massage gently in circular motions
- Rinse thoroughly and pat dry
- Follow with toner, serum, and moisturiser
Avène Gentle Exfoliating Gel 75ml
Revive and renew your skin with Avene Gentle Exfoliating Gel, a calming gel formulated with biodegradable microbeads, Jojoba wax and niacinamide. It polishes off dead cells, cleans the skin and provides an illuminating, glowing finish which is ideal on sensitive skins. With Avène Thermal Spring Water, this gel makes skin calm, hydrated, and renewed.
Key Benefits:
- Biodegradable exfoliating spheres for gentle cleansing
- Brightens and purifies with niacinamide
- Hydrates with Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Promotes smoother, more even-toned skin
- Suitable for sensitive and reactive skin
How to Use:
- Use 1–2 times per week in the AM or PM
- Apply to damp or dry skin
- Massage gently in circular motions
- Rinse thoroughly with water
- Follow with moisturiser
Reveal fresh, radiant skin—experience the gentleness and glow of Avène’s exfoliating gel now.
Lancôme Confort Hydrating Gentle Sugar Scrub 100ml
Treat your skin with Lancome Comfort Hydrating Gentle Sugar Scrub, a moisturizing facial scrub that contains real sugar grains, Acacia honey and rose water. This warming sugar jelly gently exfoliates and smooths the texture, seals in moisture leaving the skin smooth, soft and refreshed.
Key Benefits:
- Real sugar grains provide gentle physical exfoliation
- Acacia honey and rose water soothe and hydrate
- Warming jelly texture for a comforting feel
- Leaves skin soft, smooth, and glowing
- Luxurious rose scent enhances the sensory experience
How to Use:
- Use 2–3 times per week
- Begin with clean, makeup-free skin
- Apply a small amount to wet skin
- Massage gently in circular motions for 1 minute
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water
- Avoid eye and lip areas
Glow in comfort—treat your skin to Lancôme’s luxuriously hydrating sugar scrub today.
Polish Your Routine: Choosing the Best Exfoliator for You
The first step to achieving a healthy, glowing skin is an easy, yet life-changing one: exfoliation. Be it congestion, dullness, dryness or uneven texture, the right exfoliator or face scrub can take your results to a whole new level. Here at Lookfantastic they have a broad range of products to suit all skin types whether sensitive and reactive, oily and blemish prone.
However it is not only what you exfoliate with but how you treat your skin after. Exfoliation should always be followed by a hydrating serum or moisturiser and SPF should never be avoided when applying exfoliating acids during the day. The secret to that desirable glow is consistency and care.
Lookfantastic has the best brands, clinically-proven formulas, and personalized suggestions, so you can easily find the one that fits your skin. Whether you are a novice trying to build a skincare routine or a beauty lover with a desire to revamp your routine, you will get the tools and textures your skin has been missing.
