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Best Budget Exfoliators

Explore the top budget exfoliators with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

3.4 (20) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $6.70

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 11 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Ordinary

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

4.3 (7) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.10

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

4.5 (11) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $9.50

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Beauty of Joseon

Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel

4.2 (25) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $5.70

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains 19 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel

4.3 (11) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.39

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Acure

Brightening Facial Scrub

4.7 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $7.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants and pha.

Details

This product contains 35 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe and reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.59

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Cetaphil

Extra Gentle Daily Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $8.97

exfoliator that contains vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Aveeno

Positively Radiant Skin Brightening Exfoliating Face Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $3.25

exfoliator that contains 18 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

e.l.f. cosmetics

Gentle Peeling Exfoliant

4.4 (5) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $8.94

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains 14 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 14 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Aveeno

Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $9.68

exfoliator that contains pha.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Minimalist

AHA BHA 10%

5.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Indian

⸱ $9.99

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

St. Ives

Fresh Skin Face Scrub Apricot

1.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ British

⸱ $2.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

St. Ives

Acne Control Face Scrub Apricot

2.0 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ British

⸱ $4.97

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

St. Ives

Blackhead Clearing Face Scrub Green Tea

2.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ British

⸱ $4.97

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

The Creme Shop

What Acne?

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $9.98

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Zombie Beauty

Bloody Peel

5.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $7.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

iUNIK

Lime Moisture Mild Peeling Gel

Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.70

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains 29 ingredients.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens or silicones
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Isntree

Clear Skin 8% AHA Essence

4.5 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $3.38

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Alba Botanical

Acnedote Face & Body Scrub

4.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $6.18

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Salicylic Acid Daily Face Scrub US

Neutrogena
2 Regions
Blackhead Eliminating Salicylic Acid Daily Face Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $8.99

exfoliator that contains bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens and fragrances
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neutrogena

All-In-1 Acne Control Daily Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $8.99

exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Pyunkang Yul

Peeling Gel

5.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.89

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Oxy

Deep Pore Acne Cleansing Pads with Salicylic Acid

2.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ South African

⸱ $8.66

exfoliator that contains bha.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Neutrogena

Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Daily Scrub With Salicylic Acid

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $6.47

exfoliator that contains aha, bha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clean & Clear

Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $6.47

exfoliator that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils or silicones
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, parabens and sulfates
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

St. Ives

Nourished and Smooth Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

1.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ British

⸱ $4.99

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neutrogena

Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub

2.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $7.97

exfoliator that contains exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, oils or silicones
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, parabens and sulfates
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Saturday Skin

Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel

3.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $6.69

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains peptides, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Tree Hut

Hydrating Watermelon & Cactus Face Scrub

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $9.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe