7 Exfoliators Gently Go For The Glow

As the natural glow of summer fades, what’s left is the dead skin cells, oil and congealed skin of our suntans. When using an exfoliator to combat these effects, our key is to go gentle with trusted products. Sensitive enough for daily use, discover a brighter complexion beneath last season’s skin with the seven exfoliators below. —Julia Dumbrell

Peter Thomas Roth: Even Smoother Instant Reveal Facial Peel

The latest addition to the powerful, clinically proven Even Smoother™ collection, Peter Thomas Roth’s Instant Reveal Facial Peel offers effective skin resurfacing solutions ($48). Bring the luminosity and smoothness that comes with a clinic treatment home, with this first time user-friendly peel that’s fast, effective and easy to use. 

ELEMIS: Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads

Reveal a visibly smoother and even complexion with ELEMIS’ best selling, one-step skin transformer, the Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads ($65). Formulated with a Probiotic Ferment Complex, these gentle yet effective facial exfoliating pads physically lift away dead cells, harnessing a dual-action approach to reveal a brighter and renewed complexion.

Skinfix: Resurface+ Collection

The portfolio of products in the Skinfix Resurface+ collection deliver potent exfoliation without irritation for all skin types. Our standout is the Glycol Lactic Brightening Boost, which visibly brightens skin and improves texture, tone, and radiance ($105).

CeraVe: Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment

CeraVe promotes healthy ageing with its creamy, hydrating and fragrance-free AHA serum, the Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment ($ ranges). Ingredients like hyaluronic acid, licorice root extract and 3 essential ceramides gently help maintain the skin’s protective skin barrier by night.

Dermalogica: Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator

We are, and forever will be, obsessed with the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Refillable Exfoliator ($92). A gentle rice-based powder cleanser, this sensitive skin-friendly daily use exfoliator will visibly brighten the complexion, smooth the texture, and clear clogged pores.

Omy Labs: Tremella-Lite Micro-Exfoliating Gel

The gentlest of all sensitive skin brands, Omy Labs’ Tremella-Lite Micro-Exfoliating Gel combines jojoba microspheres and quartz particles, with an advanced technology that hydrates while exfoliating ($30). 

Avène: Gentle Jelly Scrub

Exfoliating care made specifically for sensitive skin, Avène formulated the Gentle Jelly Scrub with biodegradable cellulose and jojoba wax microbeads to gently remove dead skin cells, available in our neighbourhood Shoppers Drug Mart ($25.30).