Dermatologists have told us again and again: washcloths and loofahs are breeding grounds for bacteria, irritating your skin and causing breakouts. If you’re looking for a solution to cut that porous, smelly middleman out during your next wash, we found one in this non-porous silicone scrubber — and it’s on sale at a whopping 54% off, making it just under $6. This little pad gets “deep down into the pores” of your face, “removing all that gunk within,” leaving skin feeling smooth, exfoliated and most importantly, clean. And for $6? It’s more than worth the price for a “smooth, clean face, without harsh scrubbing.”
This little doo-dad lightly exfoliates your face without irritating the skin. As one reviewer states, “Gentle enough to do no harm. Firm enough to do the job.”
Yes, this little shower tool scrubs, but it’s far from the roughness of sandpaper. The silicone is soft and smooth, and it’s gentle enough to debride your skin’s surface without feeling like you’re shaving a layer off. One reviewer says it’s “not too strong that it hurt, but not too soft” that it felt worthless.
“I bought this because I have Rosacea on my nose and need to exfoliate better,” says another user. “Using this scrubber with an oil reducing wash worked really well to clean excess oil and open the pores on my face to help alleviate white heads and potential pimples. Even though I tend to scrub fairly roughly, it cleans well and doesn’t cause abrasions or any skin damage. It cleans your face easily and has a sturdy feel. I love it so far.”
The scrubber has small bumps that glide over the skin, and, according to one 76-year-old user who derscribes it as a mini-luxury, “seem to get between the wrinkles.”
Grab one (or two… or three) of these waterproof silicone face scrubbers while it’s just under $6 today, and take a look below to see what other shoppers have to say about it.
“Even before the pandemic devastated my personal hygiene standards, I had always felt my face was not getting well-cleaned by any soaps, exfoliants, solvents, etc.
This VWMYQ is cheap enough to give it a try. I don’t have any way to know for sure, or scientifically, that it “works”. Its little bumps both glide over the skin and seem to get between the wrinkles (at 76 I’ve grown just a few) ― even if I examine it immediately after I see no debris on the VWMYQ. So, it’s a matter of trust that it cleans (I always use it with a soap) but it’s a matter of joy and satisfaction that my skin feels scrubbed and fresh after rubbing it around my face, forehead, ears, neck, including the ins-and-outs around eyes and nose.
The VWMYQ is offered in different styles and configurations but without the company offering better explanations, it seems ANY would do the job.” — NormSF“So as soon as I received my facial scrub and used it on my face and beard it did an awesome job it removed the beardruff after and dryness off my face and remained smooth and clean afterwards also I tried it on my scalp, after I get out the shower before using this scrub i would comb my damp hair and white scalp flakes be on my comb and afterwards still have dry flakes on my scalp but not no more after I used the scrub on my scalp it removed it completely and remained like that afterwards I really like this facial scrub I recommend you get it” — JOVANNY FREIRE
“Sometimes you come across little items like this on Amazon and talk your self out of the purchase. At least I do. I ask myself; “Self. Do you really need that?” But the fact of the matter is you’ll never miss the spare change it took to purchase this little gem. Particularly since it works so well. Full disclosure, I’m an African American male and I have been using the face scrubber in conjunction with a few other products to relieve razor burn and ingrown hairs from shaving my face so often. It works great!! The “fingers” on the scrubber are the perfect texture; not too hard. Not too soft. It’s easy to hold and although not a heavy tool, has enough weight where it won’t easily slip out of your hands in the shower. A quick rinse easily cleanses the the scrubber. I use it at least once a day as a part of my skin care routine. Just buy it. It’s worth it.” — Jason Z. Hunt
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If you’re looking for more gentle ways to cleanse your skin, check out shopping reporter Tessa Flores’ roundup of face washes and cleansing products that won’t make your face feel dry.
A non-foaming hydrating everyday cleanser
“When it comes to cleansers, gentle and hydrating is best,” said Nkem Ugonabo, a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City. This classic hydrating face wash by CeraVe can be a great staple in your everyday skin care regimen, especially if you are sticking to the twice-a-day washing rule. The lotion-like consistency and non-foaming formula contains hyaluronic acid and essential ceramides necessary for ensuring a healthy barrier function. It’s also fragrance-free, making it a great option for all skin types.
A gentle, hydrating cleanser from a staple French pharmacy brand
“I can personally vouch for this La Roche Posay cleanser, as I use it every day,” HuffPost shopping writer Erica Kam wrote in a previous story. “It’s the gentlest one I’ve tried so far and I’ve tried many. I had an issue with my past few cleansers where they left my face so dry it felt like it was burning; not a problem with this one, which feels like a lightweight cream when I put it on and leaves my face clean but hydrated.”
The cleanser is available in multiple sizes, with stock varying depending on where you shop, and the brand also sells refill pouches to cut down on plastic.
A hydrating foaming wash for acne-prone skin
“Foaming cleansers tend to be harsher on the skin than other types, but they’re a great option for people who have oily skin,” said Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and an associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “For people who are acne-prone, salicylic acid-containing cleanser can be useful to help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin that contribute to blocking the pores.”
Along with deeply cleaning pores, this gel-to-foam facial wash by CeraVe can help address textured and bumpy skin while also being gentle enough for frequent use. Like all CeraVe products, this cleanser incorporates ceramides for a stronger skin barrier as well as replenishing niacinamide.
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