Courteney Cox Told Me She’s Been Using This $18 Face Exfoliator “Forever”

I always get excited when celebrities share their favorite beauty products — especially when they’re budget-friendly. Whether it’s Drew Barrymore’s favorite $16 cleansing water orJennifer Garner’s go-to Neutrogena moisturizer, you already know it’s going in my cart. It’s a breath of fresh air when celebs opt for more affordable options (hey, they’re just like us!), and Courteney Cox recently told me one of her go-to picks that starts at just $18.

“The thing I've been using the longest way before I came into partnership with Dermalogica is the [Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator],” Cox, a Dermalogica ambassador, told InStyle. “I use it every day in the shower. I love it.” She continued to call it one of her “favorite things” and claimed she’s used it “forever.” Cox even told me that if she was stranded on a desert island and could only have a handful of beauty products, she’d choose the Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator. It checks out, being that she compared the product to a “professional skin treatment” in a quote featured on the brand’s site. Naturally, I had to do my own deep dive into this highly praised product.

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 0.45-Ounce

The exfoliator has racked up 6,484 five-star ratings, so I think Cox is on to something. The Dermalogica product smooths and brightens skin all while buffing away buildup and minimizing the look of dark spots. This is thanks to the product’s star-studded ingredients list, which is packed with powerful rice enzymes, AHAs, and salicylic acid, as well as soothing additions like oatmeal, making it suitable for everyday use. Best of all, it comes in two sizes, including a mini $18 option to get you started and the full 2.6-ounce size. You can also purchase refills and reuse the same bottles. 

Shoppers are just as obsessed with the product as Cox is. “I love how bright my skin is after using the Daily Exfoliant,” said one customer, while another called it “perfect.” A reviewer with combination skin gave it a shot, too, and now claims it's “the best product [they’ve] ever tried.” Not to mention, Oprah herself once called the skin polish a “superstar.”

Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 2.6-Ounce

Using the Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator is simple. Add a bit of the powder into wet hands, rub it until it becomes a paste-like, and then apply it to the face and neck just like a regular face wash.  (You can also follow Cox’s advice and use it in the shower for super easy application.) But if you really want to see results, Cox emphasizes to regularly use it in your skincare routine — not just here and there. She’s gifted many Dermalogica products to friends, saying she can see an “immediate change in their skin within a couple of weeks” when they implement them in their routines.  “It's so incredible how you see — when someone uses products and actually sticks to it — how great your skin can be,” Cox told InStyle.

Shop Cox’s go-to Dermalogica product starting at $18.

Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator 2.6-Ounce with Refill