Exfoliation plays a crucial role in achieving a radiant and youthful complexion. However, finding the right exfoliator can be daunting for those with sensitive skin. The last thing you want is to irritate your delicate skin with harsh ingredients or abrasive scrubs!
While sensitive skin requires extra care and attention, this doesn’t mean it should miss out on all the fun. Fear not, for we have curated a list of the best exfoliators specifically designed to pamper and nourish an irritable complexion. Say goodbye to redness, and discomfort, and say hello to a fresh and radiant glow!
The best exfoliants for sensitive skin in Australia
Synergie Skin Luciderm
We say: This acid-free serum exfoliator takes the scrubbing and stinging out of exfoliation. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, enzymes sit on the skin to eat away at dead skin cells on the surface.
$120 at Synergie Skin
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Avène Gentle Exfoliating Gel
We say: This gel-based exfoliant contains biodegradable cellulose and jojoba wax beads to gently slough away flaky skin. Thanks to the addition of Avène’s signature thermal spring water plus niacinamide, the skin’s barrier remains supported and strong.
You say: “I have used the Avene Gentle Exfoliating Gel for about three months now and it is a lovely product for my type of sensitive skin. The exfoliating beads are very gentle and I do prefer this texture, especially around my nose area where it can get a bit dry. I would recommend this product if you definitely want to use a gentle exfoliator for the face that isn’t harsh and doesn’t tighten your skin.” – Faye Bloom
$41.99 at Adore Beauty
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Aspect Skincare Fruit Enzyme Mask
We say: Enzyme exfoliants are perfect for sensitive skin types. In a matter of minutes, this enzyme mask will gently break down impurities and dead skin cells as it hydrates and calms.
You say: “As someone who can “occasionally” overdo it exfoliating with actives this has become a bit of a saving grace product, I can get the exfoliation I want without running the risk overdoing it. Feeling the dead skin ball up is a lot of fun. I would recommend allowing the mask to sit on your face for 30 seconds or so after initial application & then rubbing it in, it seems to work better than just rubbing the whole time.”
$69 at Adore Beauty
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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
We say: Activate this rice-based powder with water to turn it into an exfoliating milk. The formulation has been enriched with enzymes and salicylic acid to exfoliate, as a blend of white tea and licorice will help to balance uneven skin tone.
$105 at Dermalogica
E.S.K Gentle Glow PHA Serum
We say: Evidence Skincare’s newly-launched PHA (polyhydroxy acid) serum utilises mild yet effective ingredients to gently slough away dead skin cells without causing irritation. In case you weren’t aware, unlike a traditional chemical exfoliant, PHAs are suitable for sensitive skin.
$102.50 at E.S.K
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Have you tried any of these? What’s your sensitive skin holy grail?
Haven’t tried any of above.
I would try the Avene. It’s in my price range.
The others are rather over the top. Hopefully worth it.
Dermalogica is my holy grail, I’ve tried Avene but did’nt like it as much.
Keen to try the Aspect one.
love the aspect one! would love to try the others too
Love a good gentle exfoliator. Hm, luciderm has no acids or scrubby bits. Interesting
It has been awhile since I’ve used an exfoliator
If my memory serves rightly, I dont think I have ever used an exoliator. Perhaps time to start?
I’m grateful that I don’t have sensitive skin.
Avene and La Roche Posay Brands are my go to for sensitive skin pamper. Also Cerave has been really good too and for me they are on price point and budget.
I have used the Dermalogica Microfoliant and Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask- both worth the money!
Would love to try the Avene one!
I haven’t tried any of these yet. I do like Avène products so I would try this one first.
I love the look of all of these but would have to go on cost although I love synergie products.
I have tried the Aspect fruit enzyme mask , now I am keen to try synergie skin serum exfoliator
I should get some of these for my daughter.
Yikes would like a few more budget friendly exfoliators
Love the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Buy the salon size for a 29% saving. Try Tony Moly or Good Molecules for some fab dupes!
Dermalogica is one of my fav exfoliants. So gentle and so effective. Haven’t used in a while. Must re purchase.
I haven’t tried any of the mentioned products.
You can’t go wrong with Dermalogica products
yes, it’s such a great brand.
Avene is lovely
I’ve recently moved to liquid exfoliators, seem more gentle on the skin.
The Synergie Skin Luciderm sounds interesting.
The Avène one looks lovely.
I love the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. Expensive but it lasts ages,
I really need to exfoliate
I dont often use exfoliators – I do have one but not listed here. Should give one a go.
I love a good skin exfoliant
I’ve tried the Dermalogica exfoliant – it’s definitely pricey, but it does work well.
Shame so dear as it does stop a lot of us trying products.
I do have sensitive skin (unfortunately) & have found 2 exfoliants that work for me: a physical one from Mukti Organics & a lactic acid/fruit enzymes combo from Goldfaden MD. Neither of them are cheap, but they both work well for me provided I don’t go overboard.
OOh I would love to try Synergie, Aspect and E.S.K – all 3 look and sound amazing.
I don’t have sensitive skin. But i would love to try these.
I tried a sampler of Dermalogica and like it but it’s a bit expensive
I very rarely use an exfoliator as my skin is sensitive.