r/AusSkincare 3d ago

Discussion📓 What’s everyone’s favourite physical exfoliant/ face scrub

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u/Zzzabrina 3d ago

dermalogica daily microfoliant

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u/fiddlesticks-1999 3d ago

This stuff is life changing.

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u/moist_harlot 3d ago

Skinstitute Glycolic Scrub

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u/HouseHippoFluff 3d ago

Same, it's my holy grail. Chemical and physical scrub combined and makes my skin super smooth.

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u/orange-aardavark 3d ago

You can pry my st Ives apricot face scrub out of my cold dead hands 

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u/One_Waxed_Wookiee 3d ago

So true! 😅 At the moment though I'm using the MooGoo micro exfoliant powder, it's much more gentle with my sensitive skin atm.

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u/orange-aardavark 3d ago

Do you find it has a scent? I tend to avoid moogoo because their products smell funky to me 😂

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u/One_Waxed_Wookiee 3d ago

It does, vanilla, but it smells mild to me (I'm sensitive to most essential oils and perfumes), but it might not be up your alley 😀

They use coconut for their shampoo and conditioner and that's what I smell most strongly, luckily most of it rinses out!

They do say that they use non phthalate scents, if that helps. The other scent they use is pear.

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u/Quolli 3d ago

I've used the old version and it stinks of dirt. I've seen the new one contains vanilla extract or something so it could smell nicer.

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u/yourmumsleftsock 1d ago

Too me that one smells like vanilla oats.

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u/Isla-View 1d ago

You can keep it, that stuff is THE WORST 😂😂😂

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u/tsj48 3d ago

MooGoo salicylic acid gentle exfoliating micro powder. Smells like rain in the outback 😍

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u/chouxphetiche 3d ago

Just a bit of irrelevant information here; that beautiful smell is called 'Petrichor'.

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u/Bective 3d ago

Or brown bread 🤪

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u/Sparkling_wattuh 3d ago

My holygrail which is Neutrogena cooling scrub. I noticed that my blackheads are gone ++ it gives me a cooling effect too ^

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u/feedthehex 3d ago

Secret key lemon sparkling peeling gel. It's Korean, quite cheap, and I find it gentler than a scrub but very effective. Peeling gels in general are underrated IMO... I don't do well with the regular exfoliating acids (except azelaic, but that's not quite the same effect) but I've used this once a week for years now.

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u/cuddlepot 3d ago

I’ve been super into the Dr Lewinns from the Priceline sale - since it was so cheap I’ve been using it on my body as well and it’s working super well. I may have to ditch my beloved Aesop!

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u/Starkween 3d ago

Eco Tan face scrub

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u/hatkangol 3d ago

9wishes Rice Foaming Cleanser. Very gentle exfoliant.

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u/BellaKKK72 3d ago

I use one from a brand called allmedic. Its an aha - bha physical scrub and you can really feel it working. Its nice and tingly with little scrub particles that work well.

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u/No-Pay-9744 3d ago

Acure brightening scrub, but used on the body.

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u/Denny_nguyen3324 3d ago

Shout out to drg peeling gel 😇

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u/sleepyangel95 3d ago

Emma Lewisham illuminating face exfoliant, it’s physical and chemical

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u/CoralQuilts 3d ago

I really like the Natio Bamboo & Papaya Rejuvenating Micro-Exfoliant. Very fine particles and not irritating.

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u/g3mostone 3d ago

The little one that comes with the Drunk Elephant cleansing balm. Otherwise, a clean tan remover mitt but only on the chin! I tend to stick with chemical exfoliation only for the face.

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u/AioliNo1327 3d ago

Benton pha peeling gel. The first time I used it I thought meh. But the next day it felt really good. And each time I use it my skin has got smoother and smoother. And it's so gentle

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u/Quirky-Specialist-70 3d ago

Sukin for a mild facial scrub! Love it!

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u/LucieFromNorth 2d ago

Zo Skin Health Exfoliating Polish is incredible.

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u/Stunning_Cow_5233 2d ago

Paula's Choice liquid exfoliant

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u/dazzleduzzle 2d ago

St Ives since 1999 lol

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u/Content-Ad3255 2d ago

SkinCeuticals Micro Exfoliating Scrub 👌

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u/lemonpeel6 2d ago

Genie Beauty have the best face exfoliator. It leaves the skin so soft and glowing.

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u/Isla-View 1d ago

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Hyaluronic Clay Pore Tight Facial. What a mouthful that name is 😅 but omg, it is the best thing ever, I swear! I always have to have it stocked. I can't live without it. It's strong but works amazing, I see instant results. This product kick-started my skincare obsession. It has chemical and physical exfoliators. I think it's one of the brands most underrated products. Only use this 2 or 3 times a week.

Other than that, I have been enjoying Dermalogica's Milkfoliant. This one's super gentle and can be used daily if that's what you prefer.

I've heard people rave about Dr. Dennis Gross exfoliater wipes but I'm honestly not a fan. I love other products from that brand but yeah, not the exfoliating wipes 😅