With spring comes the promise of renewal, and for weather-beaten, winter-weary skin, it’s the perfect time to revitalize, rejuvenate and restore. We’ve compiled a selection of exfoliators and scrubs – in a range of price points – to freshen and brighten the skin, ensuring you’ll have your best face forward as you step into spring.
NATURA BISSE C+C VITAMIN SCRUB
Rosehip seeds, tangerine and orange essential oils, and bitter orange extract with alpha hydroxy acids combine to give the skin complete complexion renewal with Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Scrub ($75 for 3.4 oz). The micro-granulated citric exfoliant for face and body renews and brightens by eliminating impurities, toxins and dead skin cells, as well as hydrates, smoothens and helps minimize the appearance of pores.
For an instant glow for special occasions or events, follow scrub with C+C Vitamin Complex ($215 for 1 oz), a concentrated serum packed with powerful vitamin C that revives dull, photo-aged and collagen-depleted skin.
Available at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac or neimanmarcus.com
EXFOLIKATE INTENSIVE EXFOLIATING TREATMENT
A popular at-home “clinic-perfected super facial,” Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment ($98 for 2 oz) is known to improve texture and minimize pores in minutes to reveal younger-looking, glowing skin.
Find ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, along with two other award-winning ExfoliKate bestsellers, in the Glow in a Wink Kit ($72). The three-piece set also includes Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment, a nightly, leave-on treatment powered by alpha hydroxy acids and fruit enzymes to dissolve dead skin cell buildup that can get in the way of optimal absorption of skincare products; as well as ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash to cleanse away dirt, oil, makeup and other impurities while gently exfoliating.
Available at katesomerville.com
BIOEFFECT VOLCANIC EXFOLIATOR
Icelandic micro-crystalline lava in Bioeffect Volcanic Exfoliator ($50 for 2 oz) works to deep clean and smooth the skin in an all-natural clarifying exfoliator suitable for use once or twice a week.
For best results, use with Bioeffect EGF Day Serum ($155 for 1 oz) in the morning to restore the skin’s moisture balance elasticity, resulting in denser, firmer skin. It also provides a smooth, ideal base under make-up. At night, the award-winning Bioeffect EGF Serum ($169 for .05 oz) works to significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; renews, revives and restores the skin as it moisturizes; maximizes and tones; and increases skin thickness.
Available at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac or neimanmarcus.com
YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTE TOP SECRETS GOMMAGE EXFOLIATOR
Sugars and ultra-fine oils combine to create a honey-colored gel that is free from abrasive ingredients, making YSL Beaute Top Secrets Gommage Natural Action Exfoliator ($45 for 2.5 oz) gentle enough for sensitive skin. The gel transforms into a light oil upon contact with the skin and into a milk that removes dead skin cells during rinsing, leaving skin purified, brightened and replenished.
Complete the routine with YSL Beaute Pure Shots Hydra Bounce Essence-In-Lotion ($78 for 4 oz) for a daily shot of hydration with antioxidant-rich vitamins E and B3, neroli and orange blossom to plump and soften skin. The lightweight, fast-absorbing Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum ($88 for 1 oz) is infused with vitamin CG and marshmallow flower to help neutralize pollution, environmental stressors and damaging free radicals, as well as reduce the look of hyperpigmentation and redness.
Available at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac or neimanmarcus.com
PHILOSOPHY MICRODELIVERY EXFOLIATING FACIAL WASH
The award-winning Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash ($29 for 8 oz) features a “30-second mini peel” formulated with orange peel extract and sunflower seed oil that is safe for all skin types, including sensitive and aging skin, and gentle enough for daily use. Micro-exfoliating beads buff away dead skin and other impurities, resulting in a smoother, brighter and more even complexion.
Available at macys.com
WINKY LUX ORANGE YOU BRIGHT EXFOLIATOR
The delightful scent of fresh-squeezed citrus in Winky Lux Orange You Bright Exfoliator ($28 for 1.95 oz) awakens the senses as you gently polish and slough away dead skin. Infused with three forms of vitamin C plus lactic acid to brighten and enhance skin radiance, it also resurfaces complexion, improves tone and texture and boost cell turnover. Orange, carrot and sunflower oils work to moisturize and nourish skin, while rice and rosemary extracts help calm irritation.
Available at macys.com
BARBARA STURM FACIAL SCRUB
A refining facial peel that removes dry, flaky skin, Dr. Barbara Sturm Facial Scrub ($70 for 3.4 oz) uses vitamin A and active ingredient purslane to promote skin regeneration and regulate the keratinization process, as well as encourage cell renewal, resulting in reduced fine lines and improved overall skin appearance. Other ingredients like horse chestnut and silk extracts combine to stimulate microcirculation, strengthen blood vessels and supply intensive moisture to create visibly smooth, more vital, more even skin.
Follow with Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum ($300 for 1 oz), an InStyle Beauty Award Winner that delivers intensive hydration. Packed with highly concentrated long- and short-chain hyaluronic molecules, it functions as a super booster against wrinkles for an instant effect: firmer, hydrated, refreshed and radiant skin. Dr. Barbara Sturm Face Cream ($215 for 7 oz) is a firming 24-hour formula that leaves skin radiant even without makeup.
Available at Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac or neimanmarcus.com
LANCÔME EXFOLIATING ROSE SUGAR SCRUB
Fragrant, warm, soothing rose water and honey combine with real sugar grains for Lancôme’s Exfoliating Rose Sugar Scrub ($28 for 3.34 oz), which gently exfoliates to remove impurities and dead skin cells, while helping to smooth and even skin tone. The result is plump, healthy, radiant skin.
Available at lancome-usa.com
FOOD STORY GUAVA SOOTHING GEL SCRUB
Made with clean, natural ingredients, Food Story Guava Soothing Gel Scrub ($13 for 2.8 oz) is from a new Korean skincare line that focuses on sustainability by using naturally derived, food-inspired ingredients that are “harmless to your skin and to the earth.” The gel is a 2-in-1 spa treatment that can be used as a facial scrub and mask.
Complete the routine with Guava Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Moisturizer ($15 for 2 oz), formulated with pink guava and hyaluronic acid complex to deliver deep hydration and form a moisture barrier for the skin. In addition, tannin- and antioxidant-rich pink guava helps keep skin bright and healthy. The Guava Hyaluronic Acid Soothing Cleansing Gel ($13 for 5.07 oz) is a gentle cleanser that removes impurities, revealing clean and refreshed skin.
Available at food-story.com
