15 Best Facial Cleansing Brushes, Tested and Reviewed for 2024
Spoiler: Your face is about to feel so freakin’ smooth.
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If you’ve always felt too intimidated and confused to add a facial cleansing brush to your skincare routine (like, how—and why—do you even use one?!), you’ve officially come to the right place. Surprisingly, facial cleansing brushes are actually pretty simple to use: All you need to do is grab your favorite face wash, dampen your brush, and move it over your face in small, circular motions. The result? Skin that’s cleaner, softer, and ready for the rest of your product lineup.
But since they aren’t great for every skin type (more on that in a bit), it’s important to figure out if you’re the right candidate before you try a cleansing device. Ahead, three experts—dermatologists Karan Lal, MD; Mona Gohara, MD; and Gary Goldenberg, MD—weigh in on everything you should know, including who facial cleansing brushes are best for, how often to use them, and more. And bc ILY, I did some testing of my own and consulted countless online reviews to find the 15 best facial cleansing brushes on the market rn if/when you decide to try one. But first, here’s a sneak peek of the content ahead...
✔️ P.S., This is new, up-to-date info, bb. We updated this article in May 2023 to add new facial cleansing brushes the internet won't stop talking about, delete outdated oldies, and checked in with new experts for the latest in sunscreens, just for you.
Our top picks for best facial cleansing brushes in 2024:
Now, let’s get to what you really came here for: Keep reading for the 15 best tested and reviewed facial cleansing brushes of all damn time from brands like PMD, Foreo, Anisa Beauty, and more.
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? Gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
Ruby was the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covered beauty across print and digital. Her work has appeared on The Zoe Report, Fashionista, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram.
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