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Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste

Aesop

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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Good for: Dullness

Details & care

What it is: A cream-based exfoliating formula featuring fine riverbed quartz to slough away tired surface cells.

Who it's for: Most skin types.

What it does: Lactic acid offers a mild chemical exfoliation to leave skin immediately cleansed, soft and polished. Aesop product formulations use botanical and scientifically validated man-made ingredients of the highest quality.

How to use: Dispense half a teaspoon into the palm of your hand. Work over your face and neck, including the lips. Avoid the immediate eye area. Allow the quartz and lactic acid to gently exfoliate by employing minimal pressure. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, then follow with your preferred Aesop toner and hydrator.

  • 2.5 oz.
  • Paraben-free; animal ingredient-free; color additive-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan
  • Made in Australia
  • Item #5177153
  • Core Product ID 333334XDW3

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Quartz, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lactic Acid, Coconut Alcohol, Ormenis Multicaulis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, d-Limonene.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Aesop

Aesop celebrates the simple virtues of our daily routines with its much-loved skin care and body care products. Using a unique blend of both plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients of the highest quality and proven efficacy—particularly those with the greatest antioxidant properties—Aesop's collections intensely nourish the skin and restore the senses to a state of delighted calm.

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(142)1424.2 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 1, 2025

The best exfoliater out there!

This exfoliating cream is fantastic! I love love it! The tube lasts a long time and your face feels very soft after using it, it definitely takes off a layer of old cells on your face & neck! Highly recommend!
Sweetbird
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Most helpful critical review

Mar 31, 2025

So painful

I adore Aesop’s body care range, so I was excited to try their skincare samples. As someone with sensitive, acne-prone skin, I rely on mild exfoliants a few times a week to keep congestion at bay. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of not checking the ingredient list before using this product - and I wish I had. This exfoliant contains quartz particles, which felt incredibly harsh and abrasive on my skin. I was shocked at how painful the experience was! On top of that, it combines both chemical and physical exfoliants, a risky combination that can seriously compromise the skin barrier - especially for those with sensitivity. For me, this was an absolute nightmare of a product. If your skin is even remotely sensitive, I strongly advise against it. I would never recommend this to anyone looking for a gentle exfoliation. A huge miss from Aesop.
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Mar 1, 2025

The best exfoliater out there!

This exfoliating cream is fantastic! I love love it! The tube lasts a long time and your face feels very soft after using it, it definitely takes off a layer of old cells on your face & neck! Highly recommend!
Verified purchase
Sweetbird
1found this helpful
Dec 1, 2024

THE BEST!

I’ve used a lot of Aesop’s skincare and bodycare. This exfoliates likes a dream. My skins is sooooo smooth after and my clogged pores basically disappears, especially when I double cleanse. It’s not too harsh on my skin. I’ve used it while on Acutane because my skin was so flakey and it worked fine. Definitely don’t use while on a harsh acne treatment like that, but it’s still so good.
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1found this helpful
May 18, 2024

rough exfoliating sensory experience!

Love this brand! The smell is Devine and makes me feel like I’m in a spa instead of my bathroom! The exfoliating is rough but not overwhelming. The paste is more like a gel. Careful it comes out fast! Only a quarter sized amount is needed for your face and neck so this should last a while! Love it!
Mortemer
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Aug 5, 2017Incentivized review

Best Exfoliant

Love this exfoliant! Makes my skin look so purified!
Professionalone
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Feb 2, 2026

Very good!

feels purifying- have always been wary of non-chemical exfoliations as they do feel harsher on the skin. i’d definitely recommend using once or twice a week so as to not damage skin barrier, saying that i have only been using for a month!
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Jodie11111111
Jan 30, 2026

gentle but you know it's working

I've been a loyal user of this product for years, can;t fault it except for the price though a little goes a long way so it does last for a while. polishes away dullness to leave skin soft without being too abrasive. love the distinct botanical scent and how my skin feels after !
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SunnyLdn
Nov 1, 2025

Lovley

The Aesop Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste is amazing! The fine quartz and clay combo gives a deep yet gentle cleanse, leaving my skin soft, polished, and radiant. I love the natural, herbal scent and how refreshed my face feels after each use—pure spa-like perfection at home!
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Reliiiii
Oct 21, 2025

fingers crossed

I am buying this product for a friend as a gift. I used it in the past and I can trust Aesop's with all their range using the best ingredients. So yes, I am a fan and a loyal customer, I hope my friend like this. the only thing I'm not sure about is the tube it comes in I'd prefer a pump personally.
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Loyal consumer
Sept 23, 2025

Very nice, not indispensable

This exfoliant paste is solid. It’s got a gritty texture thanks to the fine quartz, but balanced with lactic acid so it doesn’t leave skin feeling raw. After rinsing, skin feels smooth and clean without tension. It’s nice for a once-a-week treat, though it’s a bit pricey and intense for daily use. If you don’t mind something with that physical scrubby feel, it’s a good one to keep around.
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gabe is bored
Aug 10, 2025

The best exfoliant 😍

Aesop’s Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste is, hands down, the best scrub I’ve ever used—and my husband is just as obsessed. The texture strikes the perfect balance: fine enough to polish the skin gently, yet effective enough to leave it feeling incredibly smooth and refreshed. The scent is earthy and invigorating, turning exfoliation into a small ritual rather than a chore. It rinses away cleanly without leaving any tightness, just soft, radiant skin. We both notice how much brighter and healthier our complexions look after using it. A true standout in skincare—effective, luxurious, and something we now always keep on hand.
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Immy4
June 3, 2025

Mixed thoughts

In theory I do love this, I love a very vigorous physical exfoliant as the results are instant! However this feels VERY sharp and rough for facial skin and I eventually took to using it on my body instead. I’d therefore recommend it as a body exfoliant!
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LP2
May 11, 2025

Amazing

Aesop Purifying Facial Exfoliant Paste offers a gentle yet effective cleanse with fine quartz and lactic acid Leaves skin feeling smooth refreshed and visibly clearer Ideal for normal to oily skin types May be too intense for sensitive skin A luxurious but pricey skincare treat
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