Scrub-a-dub-dub your way to glowy, gorgeous skin. 

Scrub-a-dub-dub your way to glowy, gorgeous skin. 

I was in my early 30s before I discovered the beauty of a facial cleansing brush. While any sort of skin exfoliation feels good, there is just nothing quite as satisfying as getting a really great brush and scrubbing away all that dead skin so your skin feels fresh and smooth. But it's not just about how good it feels, it's also good beauty practice: exfoliation reduces your pores, leaves you with less breakouts and generally makes your skin more glow-y. Truly.

Do you need an exfoliation brush? No. But really, do you need any skin product beyond sunscreen? The fact of the matter is, exfoliation brushes and mitts will up your cleansing game and actually make it easier to wash your face at the end of a long, tiring day and keep your skin looking it's absolute best. Here are some of our favourites, for every budget.

With over 6000 ratings and an average of 4.5/5 star reviews, this is one of Amazon's most popular cleansing brushes. Battery-powered and water-resistant, it's great for travel and great for using in the shower to cut down on cleansing time. It has dual-speed settings and will work with any cleanser or exfoliator you like, and it comes with three interchangeable brush heads - a daily brush for everyday use, an exfoliation brush for a deeper, more thorough clean and a silicone brush for dry and sensitive skin. "I adore, this skin spa system, it's literally my go-to at night and the morning to cleanse my face of the impurities. The silicon extension works perfect for me, as my skin is extremely sensitive, but the exfoliator works wonders and really does open up my pores."

This facial cleansing massager is a cult buy for a reason and is super gentle on sensitive skin thanks to its silicone bristles. Super-compact and 100 percent waterproof, it's fab for using in the shower. USB rechargeable, you will still get about 400 uses off a single charge, so you can take it away with ease and never have to worry about it running out of juice on you. The silicone brush points send 8000 T-Sonic pulsations into your skin to remove the deepest of dirt, oil, sweat and dead skin. Available in five gorgeous colours, it's the kind of gorgeous device you don't want to stash away in the bathroom cabinet, but display it bright and proud for all to see.

A reviewer wrote "I've been using Luna Mini 3 for more than 7 months now and I just love it - it's improved my cleansing routine and my skin so much. An immediate result I've seen is the decrease in sebum production, my face isn't as shiny and greasy during the day as it was before using it. It's very gentle on my sensitive, acne-prone skin and also helps a bit with blemishes from what I've noticed. The bristles are so soft and it's very relaxing to use as the massage it provides makes me want to use it all the time".

This brush uses the Rose Quartz - with known calming and anti-inflammatory properties - along with 7000 vibrations a minute to give your skin an absolutely superior clean, removing dirt and oil and lifting, firming and toning your skin. It has an antibacterial silicone head and it's also fully waterproof. What's particularly unique about this device is that while one side contains the cleansing brush, the other side contains a rose quartz crystal massager which can be used with their ActiveWarmth technology to reduce inflammation and calm the skin.

A reviewer said it "Has made skincare fun! Leaves my skin super soft and I love the warm feature for my serums/oils".

This wand - some might say, "magic wand" - is made from silicone bristles to clease and exfoliate even the most sensitive of skin. The vibrational pulses stimulate circulation and collagen production so your skin is left glowy, fresh and gorgeous. Fully rechargeable, you'll get about 100 minutes use off a single charge. With 95% of users recommending it, it has plenty of fans. "I love this brush," says one, adding, "A great luxury to have. Completely changes the cleansing game, I'll never just use my fingers to cleanse again!"

This inexpensive brush is a fantastic buy if you want a thorough clean but don't want to splash out on something super expensive. Waterproof and cordless, it can be used easily in the shower and comes with an extra replacement brush (handy) Plus it's pretty! Rose gold, I mean, come on: who doesn't love rose gold? "The brush is really soft. Very gentle on skin. Good for everyday use," writes one reviewer.

This brush is an old favourite of many beauty editors, but has had a glow-up and is now full of super clever technology and innovation. It promises to cleanse your face six times better than your hands alone, connecting to an app which creates personalised skincare routines for you based on your current needs. Using sonic frequency, it delivers over 300 pulsations a second, leaving you with baby-smooth skin. You can also add different brush heads to enhance or improve your experience, or target specific problem areas. It's definitely an investment, but one many would say is worth it. "I have been using it for about a month now and it is definitely making a difference! I have the radiance brush head and exfoliating brush head! I love how you can customize your routine through the app. Also how you can take pictures of yourself throughout your skincare journey and save them on the app to see your changes/result to your skin".

Another inexpensive brush that is made from silicone so it's super friendly to sensitive skin, it contains four modes of cleanse and massage to suit every kind of skin and problem. Designed to help stimulate circulation and promote collagen production, it's also fully waterproof and dermatologist approved so you know it's good for you! "Such a great cleanser brush," writes one reviewer. "My face feels so clean after pairing it with my favorite cleanser and I also saw a decrease in pimples."

Mostly used to prep the skin (including the face) for fake tan, here are a couple you can use simply to exfoliate, as well as prep for tanning.

This reusable mitt is organic and vegan and great for prepping and buffing the skin before tanning, or just if you prefer something manual to electronic when it comes to exfoliating your face. This one is best to use with an exfoliation scrub (rather than a cleanser) for optimum results.

Everyone knows (and loves) Bondi Sands, and they sell a range of accessories to go along with their coveted tanning products. This one is obviously ideal for using before tanning but can be used simply for general exfoliation and moisturizing. The black side is for exfoliating, while the blue side is for applying moisturiser or (if you're using it for tan) correcting your tan application. "The quality of this glove so far is soo good," writes one reviewer, "After using this glove it leaves me feeling refreshed and clean. After applying moisturiser it just makes for the perfect finish."

2500+ ratings don't lie: this exfoliating mitt is popular! Made from a unique, silicone-free Viscose-blended material, it removes layers of dead skin instantly, leaving your skin smoother and more radiant. "Wow," writes one reviewer, adding, "I didn't realise just how dirty I was before using this!!! It's so satisfying and horrifying at the same time seeing all the dirty dead skin come off and my whole body feels like silk. Just purchased one for my sister too."

Facial cleansing brushes can absolutely make a big difference to your skin, the key is finding the right one for your personal skin complaint. Those using sonic pulsation can help with circulation and collagen production, giving you an instant glow-up. But anything beyond a cloth or your hand will generally give you a deeper and more thorough cleanse - which means less congestion in your pores and a fresher, more glowy complexion.

Yes and now. It really depeends on what you're using it for. Most can definitely be used every day for general cleansing, but some - including certain attachments - are best only used once or twice a week for a deep exfoliation. But generally most are designed to be gentle enough for everyday use.

Using a facial cleansing brush is super easy - just wet it, add a small dollop of your favourite foam, liquid or gel cleanser, and work into a lather in small circles around your face, neck and decolletage. We've done a great round-up of the best exfoliators on the market right here.

Looking for more beauty tips? Check out our guide to the best LED light masks for glowing skin and the best body exfoliators. To get beauty products for less, be sure to check out Adore's discount codes via our coupon's page so you can save on your next haul.

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