Enzyme Exfoliants

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Exfoliation is an essential step in any skincare routine, and enzyme exfoliants have gained popularity for their gentle yet effective approach. These enzymatic formulations harness the power of natural enzymes to slough away dead skin cells, leaving your complexion smoother, brighter, and more radiant. Whether you're looking to improve texture, minimize pores, or achieve a more even skin tone, enzyme exfoliants offer a gentle yet powerful solution for revealing your best skin.

TatchaThe Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder

Size: 2.1 oz / 60g·ITEM: 2468833

Type: Deep

1.8K Reviews

$92.00

Even though this concept goes against the Western idea of AHA and BHA exfoliants ... this Rice Enzyme powder has been MORE effective, gentle, and soothing than any exfoliant product I have used. ...Unfortunately I can't use enzyme products on my face for some reason. Any product with enzymes always breaks me out.

What it is: A gentle, water-activated exfoliant of nourishing Japanese rice bran that transforms to a creamy foam for smooth, polished skin with a healthy-looking glow.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Rice Bran: A nonabrasive daily physical exfoliant rich in vitamins and proteins.
- Hadasei-3™, Tatcha’s Proprietary Complex of Rice, Green Tea, and Algae: Amino acids and AHAs (lactic acid) from double fermentation to resurface and plump.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.

$80.00

What I love about this product is that you are getting resurfacing properties from both the active enzymes and the micro-exfoliants. The micro-exfoliants are very fine and I never felt irritation from the enzymes even if I left the treatment on a couple of minutes longer. ...This mask/exfoliant leaves my skin baby smooth! I love the gently exfoliating enzymes paired with the physical exfoliants that gently but effectively remove dead skin!

What it is: A triple-powered microdermabrasion treatment amplified by active enzymes, micro-exfoliants, and caffeine for smoother, visibly radiant skin in as little as two minutes.

Skin Type: Combination and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Yerba Mate and Guayusa: Highly caffeinated extracts accelerate the formula performance for radiant skin in just one use.
- Papain (Papaya) and Bromelain (Pineapple): Active enzymes break down the dead skin cells to smooth skin texture.
- Bamboo and Diatomaceous Earth: Sustainable, physical micro-exfoliants resurface skin’s texture.

$49.00

A great exfoliant...One of the best liquid exfoliants I’ve ever used! I’ve been on the lookout for a good exfoliant that will prevent my pores from getting clogged and blackheads, this definitely does the trick! ...Exfoliant that doesn’t break you out...I absolutely adore the Paula’s choice liquid exfoliant. I have extremely textured skin but find that most exfoliants make it worse.

What it is: Best-selling leave-on exfoliant with 2% salicylic acid & green tea is clinically proven to unclog pores & control oil for clearer skin in 1 week.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes


Formulation: Liquid

SEPHORA COLLECTIONMoisturizing Lip Balm

Size: 0.12 oz·ITEM: 2707867

Color: Coconut

1K Reviews

$10.00

My product is fully packaged with exfoliants, and it leaves my lips nice and moisturizer. ...I will apply this product to my lips, and after 20 mins my lip are completely smooth. 100% worth your money and so cheap for a lip exfoliant!

What it is: A vegan lip balm made with 95 percent natural ingredients to nourish your lips for up to eight hours.


Skin Type: Normal and Dry


Skincare Concerns: Dryness


Formulation: Balm


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Plant-Based Waxes and Butters: Nourish and moisturize.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan.

$21.00

I prefer using chemical exfoliants over physical ones, and this exfoliant is both gentle and effective. ...Combines my 2 favorite chemical exfoliants!...I’ve used a lot of exfoliants since my skin does well with them, and I’ve tried every chemical exfoliant type.

What it is: A leave-on exfoliant with a blend of mandelic and lactic acids that visibly smooth texture and lines without irritating.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Gently exfoliates and disrupts visible discoloration.
- Lactic Acid: Refines skin's surface and helps bind moisture.
- Yarrow Extract: Reverses a compromised skin barrier.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan,

$57.00

New to exfoliants, and the YTTP mandelic acid + superfood exfoliant has worked well on my skin. ...Love this exfoliant...Very gentle liquid exfoliant! Skin feels more refreshed and softer after use.

What it is: A leave-on liquid peel solution that works overnight to visibly smooth skin texture, even skin tone, soften dryness, and fade dark spots.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid 7% and Glycolic Acid 3%: Visibly nourish dull skin and fade the appearance of dark spots.
- Kombucha Black Tea Ferment: Works to renew skin's radiant glow and defend against free radicals.
- Betaine: Helps your skin attract and maintain moisture.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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$19.00

What it is: A moisturizing sugar scrub that gently exfoliates and nourishes to reveal softer-, smoother-, brighter-looking skin in just one step.

Fragrance Family: 
Earthy & Woody

Scent Type: Warm Woods

Key Notes: Vetiver & Vanilla Orchid

Fragrance Description:
An opulent blend of fruit and wood—the brightness of citrus, mingling with Venezuelan tonka—evokes the experience of biting into a ripe fig.

About the Fragrance: 
As fragrance purists and planet lovers, Josie Maran uses only 100% plant-based essences: real fruits, nuts, woods, and plants. Because nothing beats the r

$51.00

This is a gentle exfoliant suitable for sensitive and acne prone skin.

What it is: A daily, all-over solution that is clinically shown to diminish the appearance of blemishes, visibly smooth texture, and calm irritation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Five Active Acids: Target acne, clear congestion, and visibly even skin tone.
- Three Soothing Ingredients: Hydrate, soothe, and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle yet effective formula is two percent BHA plus so much more. It is packed with five

$82.00

The most gentle exfoliant that leaves my skin glowing. Doesn’t cause irritation like most physical exfoliants. ...This product has helped me find the balance between scrubs and chemical exfoliants. For the proper water ratio, I lightly dust one of my wet hands and apply directly to my wet face, without trying to premix it in my palm.

What it is: A sustainable refill that contains the same amount of product in an eco-friendly pouch—a 92 percent reduction in plastic.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Licorice, Grapefruit, and Phytic Acid from Rice Bran: Visibly even skin tone, leaving a glowing, smooth complexion.
- Papain Enzymes and Salicyclic Acid: Gently exfoliate to improve the look of skin’s texture.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Hydrates and soothes irritation.

$88.00

I love that it not only contains enzymes but also Lactic Acid to exfoliate your skin! ...My skins surface has been renewed due to the enzymes.

What it is: A daily exfoliation pad that's clinically shown to physically lift dead cells and support skin's natural cell turnover for a radiant complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Dullness

Formulation: Wipes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Patented Tri-Enzyme Technology: Effectively breaks up the accumulation of dead skin cells.
- Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliating AHA improves the look of skin tone and texture.
- Probiotic Ferment Complex: Supports skin’s renewal process.

What Else You Need to Know: Reveal glowing skin in one swipe with resurfacing pads that gently exfoliate and accelerate natural skin turnover to vi

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“Also I love that it comes in a tube, as opposed to a jar which many exfoliators come in. I find that jars are annoying and messy to deal with in the shower and always fill up with water”
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“I stopped using physical exfoliants and using this lactic acid exfoliant has done wonders on my skin's texture”
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“I love this Origins checks and balances polishing exfoliator and it is much better than other facial exfoliators I have user in the past.I love how my face looks brighter and feels smoother after using this product.It is a very gentle on skin and easy to apply and rinse off.I feel like my skin looks healthier and more youthful.I did not have any bad skin reactions after using this product and I like the light scent of this facial scrub.I would purchase this product in the future when needed and recommend it to others looking for a facial exfoliator”
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“My skin can be sensitive to exfoliating cleansers, but this has not bothered me at all and leaves me without any redness”
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“I needed a new AHA + PHA toner and I absolutely love this one. The ingredients help exfoliate my skin which I love”
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“Everyone who says these pads are dry. I'm pretty sure the company made them that way to act as an exfoliating pad for your skin”
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“That’s why I prefer the microfoliant because it’s a “rougher” exfoliator. If you have sensitive skin this will be great for you”