Dermatologists Swear This $10 Exfoliator Is the Secret to Glowing Skin

Pros: Gentle chemical exfoliant contains 2% salicylic acid, works great for most skin types, doesn't dry out skin, and clears clogged pores fast.
Cons: Not available at your local drugstore.
Although this chemical exfoliant isn't exactly available at your local CVS, it's still pretty well-priced for a high-quality BHA product. My skin is usually very sensitive to high concentrations of salicylic acid, but this is a really gentle formulation that works incredibly well. The Who What Wear beauty team regularly talks about how good this product is and how fast it works to help smooth out your skin tone and unclogs pores. It can also be used up to twice a day and doesn't dry your skin out.
Customer Review: "I cannot believe how quickly this exfoliator cleared up and soothed my angry, persistent hormonal chin acne. I am absolutely floored!... I saw this exfoliator on the page of another product on Amazon that I was looking at and noticed the crazy amount of reviews and that the overall score was 4.5. Surely there was something about this that could help me, and man…. I wish so badly I would have found it sooner! The horrific breakout on my chin that I had been battling for five months is now COMPLETELY cleared in just six days of using it morning and night! I look in the mirror every morning [and see] more improvement, and I'm floored. The fact that it doesn't sting and feels soothing on the skin is just crazy."

Pros: Contains fine granules with chamomile and olive oils to exfoliate and calm skin, helps the skin maintain healthy barrier function, and can be used on the body.
Cons: The formula is really thick.
"A great physical exfoliant is the Acure Brightening Facial Scrub. The mix of fine physical granules with chamomile oil and olive oil calm and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Although it's a facial exfoliant, it works beautifully on the body as well." — Nazarian
Customer Review: "I enjoy a good face exfoliation when I notice I need one. I don't use it daily, so it does not dry out my already dry skin. I enjoy that it does not burn (during or after) when I use it. I rinse well in the shower [to avoid it leaving] little residue pieces, and then I always use moisturizer well afterward."

Pros: Great for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, contains micro-fine particles that won't irritate skin, and conditioners and vitamins help mitigate irritation.
Cons: Contains fragrance.
With superfine granules, this scrub works well for sensitive skin types. It's formulated with skin conditioners and vitamins to nourish and soften skin.
Customer Review: "This product is great if you like to use an exfoliant on your face or body every day. It doesn't irritate the skin. It smells good [and it's] not too strong either. It's a great daily face scrub; I use it every day [or] sometimes I do every other day."

Pros: Contains a gentle retinol alternative known as bakuchiol to help renew the skin, vitamin E hydrates the skin, and nutrient-rich botanicals nourish dryness.
Cons: Strong smell.
If stronger actives like retinol irritate your skin or cause dryness, this cleanser might give you the same benefits without any problems. It's formulated with bakuchiol, a gentler, natural alternative to retinol. The cleanser will smooth wrinkles and hydrate, thanks to vitamin E.
Customer Review: "I have used Burt's Bees products in the past, mostly chapstick. I thought I would try the facial cleanser because I just ran out of the one I had and wanted to try something new. I am so glad I got this one because it actually feels like it is moisturizing my face while cleansing it. Most of the time, my face is dry after using a cleanser, but not with this one. The bottle is also bigger than I thought, which was a plus! Its smell was subtle, and you could tell they used natural ingredients instead of adding a fragrance which isn't the best for the face. I highly recommend this product and tell others about it because people are missing out."

Pros: Contains a blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and natural antibiotics to help clear skin, while castor oil helps hydrate.
Cons: May be too strong for some.
Formulated for acne-prone skin, this toner can unclog and tighten pores. It contains salicylic acid, natural antibiotics, and glycolic acid to help keep skin clear and looking fresh.
Customer Review: "Keeps my skin clear and fresh. Part of my regimen."

Pros: Micro-beads, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid clear out excess oil and speed up the elimination of impurities, while laminaria and vitamin E soothe and repair the skin. 
Cons: May be too strong for those with sensitive or oily skin.
When you use Bioderma Sebium Exfoliating Gel, you help keep your complexion free of blemishes while soothing oily and acne-prone skin. Combining potent glycolic and salicylic acid, this exfoliating gel effectively lessens breakouts and controls excess oil on the surface of the skin.
Customer Review: "I love this product. It is gentle, effective, and has a lovely clean scent. It cleanses and exfoliates but isn't harsh. I use this almost every day. It does not cause redness."

Pros: Fragrance-free, contains a high concentration of glycolic acid to exfoliate skin on the body.
Cons: May be too strong for those with extra sensitive skin.
"Glytone's Exfoliating Body Wash is another option for body exfoliation that uses glycolic acid—a good ingredient for the body that can often tolerate stronger ingredients."
Customer Review: "...I love this stuff. It works, doesn't have a smell that offends, and lathers up really well. It also keeps my skin so that I can keep an eye on skin cancer growths or changes. I use it on my face and body and have been using it since it first came out (mid-'90s). It works."

This scrub not only works to unclog pores and slough off dead skin cells, but also has acne-fighting benefits courtesy of salicylic acid. And because it clears out dirt and oil, it can prevent future breakouts.

This exfoliating scrub is gentle enough for everyday use because it has moisturizing soy extract, jojoba, and castor oils. It's also noncomedogenic, so it won't clog pores.

CeraVe's cleanser is a great option for those with oily, acne-prone skin. It's formulated with salicylic acid to exfoliate and hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin D to smooth and hydrate the skin.

This Versed exfoliant detoxes pores and gently buffs away dead skin cells with superfine microcrystalline, a plant-based, biodegradable alternative to microbeads and a rich blend of black currant and raspberry leaf extract. It's gentle on sensitive, dry, or breakout-prone skin, making it a great option for most skin types.