The 10 Best Exfoliating Face Brushes of 2020 (So Far)
Make cleaning your skin less of a chore and more of a spa-like experience.
Hey, it’s 2020 don’t you think it’s about time you incorporated a skincare routine that works for you? While exfoliating brushes have traditionally been marketed toward women, that doesn’t mean men can’t use them, too. In fact, our favorite facial cleansing brush for men is also one of our top gifts for her. Instead of sneaking into the bathroom at night to use your S.O.’s facial cleanser, save face with these awesome facial brushes for men.
You may not realize it, but face brushes come with a slew of benefits, including pore minimization, blackhead removal, intense exfoliation of dead skin, reduced wrinkles, a healthy, clearer complexion due to enhanced blood circulation and an overall, improved appearance. If that wasn’t enough, facial cleansing brushes can also help prep the skin for deep penetration of active ingredients in your serum and/or moisturizer due to their deep cleansing action.
We’ve rounded up our favorite facial brushes for 2020. Great for sensitive skin, dry skin and yes, even combination skin, these brushes will keep your face feeling fresh no matter what you put it through.
1. FOREO LUNA 3 Smart Facial Cleansing Massage Brush
With three options to choose from (combination, normal and sensitive skin), the Foreo LUNA 3 is basically the crown jewel of facial scrubbers. For starters, it features sharp silicone touchpoints and utilizes its own T-Sonic technology to help remove oil, dirt and more while giving your skin the best cleaning it’s ever had. All you need to do is download the app, sync your LUNA and follow the simple step-by-step instructions for a smoother, faster and more efficient clean. Best of all, the actual cleaning routine only takes about one minute — making it incredibly efficient, too.
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2. Earthen Beauty Naturals Solo Mio For Him Cleansing Device
Gently pulse your way to firmer, cleaner and healthier skin. The Solo Mio For Him Cleansing Brush is an innovative skin care device that you can use to cleanse your face, reduce pore size, erase fine lines and exfoliate all-in-one. Made from top-grade silicone, the Solo Mio is a dual-purpose device that uses one side for cleaning and the other for massaging your face. It uses gentle pulsations on your skin using thousands of silicone microfingers which massage your facial muscles and exfoliate at the same time.
Choose from high-frequency sonic pulses to remove dirt and oil on the skin or low-frequency pulses to boost blood circulation in wrinkle-prone areas for firmer skin. Waterproof and portable, the Solo Mio will cleanse and prep your skin for the smoothest shave ever in just two minutes per day.
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Buy: SOLO Mio For Him Facial Cleansing Device $37.95
3. Neutrogena Microdermabrasion Starter Kit
Neutrogena’s Microdermabrasion Starter Kit is a complete, at-home, anti-aging power treatment system that features single-use puffs and a microdermabrasion applicator. Each puff is pre-dosed with ultra-fine crystals and mild purifiers for the perfect degree of gentle exfoliation on your face to reveal luminous, healthy skin. In addition, with continued use, the massaging micro-vibrations from the device boost cell turnover for firmer, younger-looking skin and you can do it all in the privacy of your own home. Just three uses per week are all that is recommended in place of your regular cleansing scrub.
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Buy: Neutrogena Microdermabrasion Starter Kit $16.79
4. Lavo Facial Cleansing Brush
The Lavo Giro Cleansing Brush uses a two-speed rotating system to provide the best results without over-exfoliating the skin and packs two different, interchangeable brush heads according to your needs. The soft brush is ideal for everyday cleansing and the firmer one works to exfoliate, deep clean and gently massage your face.
This facial brush is water-resistant and can be used in the shower without worry and is compatible with any cleanser or exfoliating cream of your choice. Finally, its two-speed rotating system has been perfected to give you the best performance, whether you choose the high or low-speed setting.
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Buy: Lavo Facial Cleansing Brush $29.97
5. Olay Regenerist Facial Cleansing Brush
Olay’s Regenerist Facial Cleansing Brush is a two-speed, exfoliating facial brush that will boost the power of your cleanser for a more thorough, deeper clean. Choose between daily deep clean or gentle exfoliation speeds depending on your needs — simply dampen your face, apply your favorite cleanser and gently cleanse your face for 60 seconds to remove oil, dirt and makeup. Rinse and your face will be prepped and primed to maximize the hydrating effect of your moisturizer and better absorb all the anti-aging ingredients.
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6. Etereauty Facial Cleansing Brush
Etereauty’s Facial Brush is a complete face and body cleansing system. Five different attachments give you a full range of cleansing. These attachments include a polish accessory for removing tougher skin, a small bristle brush for gentle yet thorough pore cleansing, a long bristle brush for more intense cleansing, a pumice pad for callous removal and a large body brush. This fully-waterproof device is ideal for in-shower use and uses high and low speeds for different cleansing tasks. Best of all, its portable size allows you to take it with you wherever you go, be it the gym, the office or on your next vacation.
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Buy: Etereauty Facial Cleansing Brush $19.99
7. Liberex Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush
The Liberex Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush uses ultrasonic vibration technology which is gentler on the skin when it cleans and exfoliates. Two replaceable brush heads are included for different skin types — a deep cleansing brush for pore cleansing and a soft care brush for sensitive and thinner skin types. Proven to be 6x more effective than manual cleansing, this face brush comes with three cleaning modes (massaging, exfoliating and deep cleansing) and a smart timer function that reminds you every 20 seconds to change areas and turns itself off after one minute. Waterproof, fast wireless charging and an ergonomic, egg-shape design make this device innovative, fast and easy.
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Buy: Liberex Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush $31.99
8. UTILYZE Premium 3-Speed Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush
With three speed settings to choose from, you can fine-tune this cleaning brush based on your skin’s specific needs. From super-sensitive skin to dry skin and more, the brush’s cleansing technology produces more than 300 movements per second, giving your skin a more comprehensive deep clean. As an added bonus, this brush also comes with its own face massager, which is designed to help stimulate blood flow and help detoxify your skin.
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9. Remington Reveal Compact Facial Cleansing Brush
The Remington Reveal Men’s Compact Facial Cleansing Brush is perfect for the guy who is looking to upgrade their shaving and skincare routine. Ten times more effective than manual cleansing, this advanced dual-action head rotates to deep clean and vibrates to gently exfoliate. Also included in the kit are two brush heads — the pre-shave brush will soften stubble and the charcoal-infused brush works on all skin types and removes impurities to clean and energize the skin. Lastly, this cleansing brush is rechargeable for up to 30 uses and comes with a comfortable, waterproof design to make using it in the shower a breeze.
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Buy: Remington Reveal Compact Facial Cleansing Brush $62.95
10. ELEVEN EVER Sonic Face Cleanser
Sleek, small and extra powerful, this face cleanser features a smooth brush that’s able to vibrate up to 12,000 times per minute — way faster than the majority of other brushes in the same price range. Able to remove oil, dust and dead skin, the Eleven Ever features five different speed modes to help accommodate your specific skin type and is designed to be extra portable: a built-in USB charger lets you take this little baby wherever you go.
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