19 Best Body Scrubs and Exfoliators 2025, Tested and Reviewed

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Glamour editors, we’ve rounded up our favorite scrubs. TLDR; our best overall pick was Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator, because it’s gentle enough to use on sensitive skin types, leaves skin looking glowy and rejuvenated, and smells glorious in the shower.

After testing dozens of scrubs, trust us when we say, these are the ones that will change your for the better.How we tested body scrubsWe tested over 20 body scrubs on various skin types, and paid close attention to the particles within the scrub (only using formulas with soft particles).

We checked to see if they were gentle or more abrasive when buffed onto the skin. We also took note of how our skin felt after scrubbing and if it looked calm and more radiant (as opposed to red and irritated).

Finally, we also considered scent (because let’s be real, that’s half the fun), and took into account how often we found ourselves reaching for it over a series of weeks.Meet the expertsAmazonThis gentle exfoliator does more than just physically slough away skin cells, it also contains alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA) and beta-hydroxy-acids (BHA) chemical exfoliants to make skin look extra glossy and smooth. “Those with very sensitive skin should choose a gentle chemical exfoliant or a very fine-particle exfoliant that won’t be overly harsh or abrasive,” says Dr.