These 7 Best Facial Brushes Will Make Your Skin Feel Fresh and Fabulous (2025)

Our Top Picks

Why We Love It: This handheld device isn’t just a one-hit wonder. Instead, it comes with three attachments: a facial cleansing brush that oscillates, a toning head for facial massage, and an epilator head for removing facial hair. The cleansing brush bristles are stiff yet soft, and don’t seem to irritate sensitive skin. Although this brush head doesn’t rotate, the oscillations get the job done, and we love the built-in timer that goes off every 20 seconds, reminding you to switch areas. Keep in mind that the brush attachment has a smaller surface area than other brushes we tried.

Who It’s For: Anyone looking for a facial cleansing brush that does more than just scrub should check out this multifaceted option. Bonus—the toning device is a major plus if you’re a skin care devotee, since it encourages better product absorption (just dab the product on top of the toning head and turn it on to apply it to your face).

Material: Soft bristles | Settings: 4 | Special Features: Attachments for epilating and toning

Why We Love It: Foreo Luna 3 is a true investment: Its compact size, smart tech features, and effortless ability to provide you with a deep cleanse makes it worth every penny. Not to mention, the cleansing brush has three cleansing modes that you can customize to your skin’s needs, as well as five massage patterns. As a bonus, this high-tech beauty favorite connects to an app that has a visual guide to show how to properly clean each area of the face. Made of short nonporous silicone bristles which help prevent the spread of bacteria, this tool easily removes every trace of the day.

Who It’s For: With its different settings, this brush is perfect for those who opt for the ultimate customization in their skin care products.

Material: Silicone | Speed Settings: 3 | Special Features: App compatibility

Elena, tester: “I was surprised at how well the Foreo removed my foundation, eyeshadow, and lipstick—I did have to rinse my face a few times to finish getting the makeup off, but it took just a few splashes of water and a light towel wipe to feel totally clean and makeup-free.”

Why We Love It: You don’t have to spend a ton of money to get a quality facial cleansing brush—this one from EZBasics Brush is under $40 and stands out for its deep cleaning abilities, hygienic material, and cute, compact size. Made of silicone bristles, this battery-powered tool removes stubborn makeup and dirt with the choice of five different speeds, so you can adjust it to fit your skin type. It’s important to note that while InStyle tester Michelle doesn’t think the bristles are necessarily abrasive, she says they are “a little rougher than the average cleansing brush.”

Who It’s For: Being that the size of this brush is compact, it’s great for travelers (and anyone who wants to try a facial cleansing brush without shelling out the big bucks). The device’s small size also gives you more control when cleansing.

Material: Silicone | Speed Settings: 5 | Special Features: Wireless charging

Michelle, tester: “It felt like this brush was able to get a good amount of makeup off while also removing dead skin. I think it's a great alternative to facial scrubs or harsher tools that might be irritating.”

Why We Love It: Silicone cleansing brushes are often more gentle and hygienic than those with nylon bristles, making them great for all skin types—and this one from Vivalui is one of the best. Made of a luxurious silicone material that gently cleanses the skin, this tool dissolves makeup and clears clogged pores. Compact and lightweight, this brush features two modes (lower and stronger vibration options), and even includes a heating setting to open up your pores.

Who It’s For: Because this brush effortlessly shakes sebum loose, it’s perfect for those who regularly struggle with clogged pores. As a bonus, the brush is even easy to clean: “I noticed all the suds and residue sliding off the brush when placed in water,” InStyle tester Mads says.

Material: Silicone | Settings: 2 | Special Features: Heating

Mads, tester: “My skin felt noticeably more cleansed with this brush than when I use my hands.”

Why We Love It: New to cleansing brushes? The Buttah Vibe Brush is a great place to start. This no-fuss brush is straightforward, with two settings to seamlessly remove any makeup. According to InStyle tester Leslie, the sonic pulsations leave skin looking and feeling better than before. She shares that the brush did require a few rinses before it was fully clean, but the simplicity of the product and chic design make it totally worth it.

Who It’s For: While many brushes are too harsh to use daily, this one is gentle enough for those who want a tool for everyday use—and it still manages to invigorate the skin.

Material: Silicone | Settings: 2 | Special Features: 10,000 pulsations per minute

Leslie, tester: “It made my skin feel very soft, silky, and smooth and left me glowing. I feel so energized after washing my face with the brush—it feels like a good face massage.”

Why We Love It: While the Petal 2 from RoseSkinCo. looks like any other facial cleansing brush, its unique handle and curved head truly set it apart. The handle is designed to fit perfectly into the palm of your hand, giving you more control, and the shape of the head allows the bristles to effortlessly cup your face, allowing it to more easily cleanse, massage, and rejuvenate your complexion. Featuring circulating beads that pulsate over 10,000 times per minute, this brush will transform your skin.

Who It’s For: Anyone with mobility issues will appreciate the grippable design of this facial cleansing brush. Bonus–it also has a stand to go with it (though we do with it came with a case for travel).

Material: Silicone | Settings: 4 | Special Features: 10,000 pulses per minute

Alison, tester: “The small, light, aerodynamic shape of the handle makes this brush very easy and comfortable to use.”

Why We Love It: If electronic face brushes are a bit too high-tech for you, go back to the basics with the Alder New York Cleansing Facial Brush. This artfully crafted brush features a sleek design and high-quality bristles, and offers an amazing cleanse that gently removes makeup or any other residue. The ergonomic palm handle gives you the utmost control. Plus, the brush is made of nylon material, a vegan alternative to animal hair bristles (an eco-conscious effort made by the brand). InStyle tester Jackson shares,

Who It’s For: Those looking for a vegan-friendly facial cleansing brush option will appreciate this manual pick. Do note that because the bristles are long, it’s harder to clean the surface of the brush.

Material: Nylon | Settings: 1 | Special Features: N/A

Jackson, tester: ”The vegan vinyl is a very unique feeling on my skin, almost like a soft brush for a horse's mane (ironic, I know). The bristles are firm but form to my face as I move the brush, and don’t cause any irritation.”