How to Use exfoliator in a Sentence

exfoliator

noun
  • Rinse away using a mitt or exfoliator, and go forth tan-free.
    — ELLE, 22 Apr. 2022
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
  • From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Start by cleaning your face with a facial cleanser or exfoliator.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • The brand’s exfoliator is a lifesaver that keeps my skin glowing.
    — Alexis Bennet, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Turns out, there is another skincare acid that can be added to the exfoliator list, too.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 July 2024
  • Both acids act as an exfoliator to help remove dead skin cells, while peat mud helps soothe and nourish tender skin.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 1 June 2023
  • Cleanser and scrub deals Seeking an exfoliator that’ll leave your skin feeling soft and smooth?
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 4 July 2023
  • The product has three types of exfoliators and is supposed to leave your skin bright and luminous.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 25 Mar. 2016
  • With eight percent glycolic acid, the exfoliator gently sloughs away dead skin cells to leave your skin even and glowy.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Apply a foot cream and use a manual exfoliator to gently remove any skin buildup on the soles and sides of the feet.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Instead, apply an exfoliator that's subtly gritty yet still soft and won't scratch your face.
    — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 29 Oct. 2015
  • Much like facial exfoliators, scalp scrubs break down dead skin, remove product build-up, and flush out excess oil.
    — Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • Then there’s the good-for-you factor, which a lot of exfoliators surprisingly lack.
    — Peoplestyle, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2017
  • How to prevent ingrown hair and razor bumps What types of exfoliators are best for your bikini area?
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 July 2024
  • Baby-soft skin is around the corner, thanks to this facial exfoliator that gently removes dead skin cells.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
  • For the second exfoliator, Mitchell used the Cleanse & Foam cleanser.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • This exfoliator comes in a tub just like most body scrubs and with a generous amount of product to boot (nine fluid ounces, to be exact).
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 1 May 2021
  • Look for oils that can be applied all over, gels that hydrate for three days straight, exfoliators that slough away flaky skin, and anything with hyaluronic acid.
    — The Cut, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Read on for our recommendation of the best exfoliator for your specific skin type and needs.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2022
  • And my exfoliator is from Goddess of Skin, and it’s called Bonafide Scrub.
    — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Harsh physical exfoliators can cause redness and microabrasions in the skin, neither of which are fun.
    — Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2019
  • There are two types of exfoliators—physical and chemical, and the latter is more gentle.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This helps balance out the formula’s lactic acid, an exfoliator that can help reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
  • That will be paired with a cleanser, an exfoliator, a serum, an eye cream, an overnight oil, and a mask that work together with your custom moisturizer.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Physical exfoliators have granules that manually buff away dead skin cells from the surface of your skin.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026

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