The 17 Best Face Scrubs For Every Skin Type (and Budget)

Malin + Goetz Jojoba Face Scrub ($36)

The Malin + Goetz Jojoba Face Scrub is suitable for all skin types, so it should work for your normal skin just fine. The gentle scrub has a creamy base for hydration and contains perfectly smooth biodegradable microbeads made from jojoba to buff dead skin cells away. It's mixed with rice powders, so your skin will look as glowy as ever after you rinse.

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser ($38)

The Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser is an AHA-powered clay powder cleanser. Use it once a week as a special treatment or daily to keep blackheads at bay. With a little water, it suds up nicely, leaving skin feeling fresh. It's also a POPSUGAR 2023 Beauty Award winner.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant ($65)

No matter what your skin type or concern is, chances are Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant will work for you. It's one of the most highly praised facial scrubs of all time and is gentle enough to be used as your everyday cleanser.

Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder ($68)

Good things come in luxe packaging — especially The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder by Tatcha. The water-activated powder instantly transforms into a creamy foam to nourish and condition combination skin. And if you're targeting a specific concern, the product is also available in a handful of other variants.

Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel ($25)

Skin care takes a fruity turn with Saturday Skin's Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel. It's infused with free radical-fighting papaya and exfoliating pineapple to leave combination skin extra soft.

OleHenriksen 10% AHA Lemonade Smoothing Scrub ($35)

No, lemonade isn't just for drinking — in the case of OleHenriksen's newest scrub, it's great for exfoliating your skin, too. Intrigued? Try the 10% AHA Lemonade Smoothing Scrub for combination skin. It contains a blend of AHAs, lemon peel, and sugar to gently lift and loosen dead skin cells.

Amorepacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder ($68)

Don't let the word "peel" scare you away; Amorepacific's Treatment Enzyme Peel Cleansing Powder ($68) was recently reformulated for (up to) daily use. A blend of papaya- and green tea-derived enzymes helps combat dullness to leave skin glowing.

Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub ($8)

Before you buy that $8 latte, consider spending the same amount of money on the Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub instead. The formula includes salicylic acid to fight dirt and oil deep inside your pores, while gentle beads lift dry skin from the surface.

Tula So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Face Scrub ($34)

A quick Google search of Tula Skincare's So Polished Exfoliating Sugar Face Scrub will reveal hundreds of glowing reviews — and we're not surprised. The formula (which the brand says "smells like a beach vacation") melts into the skin and leaves it extra soft, all without irritating. What's more, probiotics help with hydration and balance.

Bliss Micro Magic ($15)

Polluted pores are no match for the Micro Magic scrub from Bliss. The fan-favorite spa is known for infusing their at-home products with professional-quality ingredients, and this is no exception. The scrub features volcanic pumice, soothing aloe, and refreshing peppermint to exfoliate and refresh.

Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub ($12)

If no-frills skin care is more your vibe, look no further than the Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub. The gentle exfoliator not only removes dirt, oil, and impurities but encourages natural surface cell turnover to occur. Your dermatologist would definitely approve.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ($98)

The Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment will get your oily skin in check in no time. The formula contains a blend of papaya, pineapple, and pumpkin enzymes, as well as lactic acid and salicylic acid to melt away dead skin cells. For the physical exfoliation, silica works to buff the surface of your skin. Then, aloe vera and vitamin E balance it out with soothing properties.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub ($18)

Having oily skin doesn't mean you need to stay away from oil-infused products. Just take this Tea Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub from The Body Shop, for example. Infused with blemish-curing tea tree oil and naturally occurring exfoliating beads, it'll tackle all of your skin concerns in one fell swoop.

Clinique Exfoliating Scrub ($26)

Clinique's water-based Exfoliating Scrub was specifically formulated with oily complexions in mind. The grainy texture easily addresses excess oiliness, clogged pores, and breakouts — no irritation included.

Kind Science Micro Exfoliant Face Scrub ($34)

If you're afraid that a face scrub will further dry out your skin, try the Kind Science Micro Exfoliant Face Scrub. The formula gently buffs the surface of your skin with volcanic sand, plus a blend of fruit acids. While using it, you'll notice how hydrating the creamy texture is.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator ($79)

Dr. Brandt's Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator is an undeniable fan favorite. Although the formula can be used on a variety of skin types, reviewers with dry skin seem to be especially satisfied with the softening and nonirritating results. And if aging skin is one of your main concerns, the product has wrinkle-smoothing benefits, too.

Tata Harper Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser ($88)

If you're a fan of clean skin care, you can't go wrong with Tata Harper. The brand's Regenerating Exfoliating Cleanser includes a mix of apricots, natural BHA, and olive oil that's perfectly suited for dry complexions. It gently buffs and polishes to leave behind smooth, radiant, and hydrated skin.