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Exfoliation which respects your skin
Powerful exfoliation. Zero Abrasion.
75ml
“Despite being very gentle, it does a brilliant job at removing dead skin, leaving a soft, smooth feeling and a healthy glow.” - Helen
No Scrubbing. No irritation.
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TRANSFORMING TEXTURE
Gel → oil texture, spread evenly across your skin
WAIT 30-SECONDS
The gel turns to a silky oil, massage across your skin
REMOVE AND REVEAL
Smooth, glowing, comfortable skin
A gentle, non-abrasive exfoliator designed to remove dull surface cells without discomfort.
This transforming gel melts into a silky oil, it helps lift away dead skin and refine the look of your complexion.
Your skin feels smoother, looks brighter and is better prepared for the products that follow.
their skin felt soft, smooth and freshly refined after use
visibly brighter, clearer and more radiant-looking skin
Based on consumer perception from customer reviews.
Exfoliation that works, without compromising your skin.
Gently removes dull surface cells without scratching or disrupting your skin barrier.
Helps refine texture and boost the appearance of radiance.
Ensures even application so no area is missed.
Leaves your skin ready to absorb the products that follow.
For Sensitive Feeling Skin
No. This is a non-abrasive formula designed to exfoliate without scrubbing, helping maintain your skin comfort and balance.
Once or twice a week is ideal. If your skin feels more sensitive, once a week is enough.
Yes. This formula exfoliates without grains, helping remove dull surface cells without the need for scrubbing.
We recommend avoiding exfoliation while using retinol to help maintain your skin comfort.
Yes. The non-abrasive formula is designed to be gentle and suitable for sensitive-feeling skin.
Effective exfoliation, supported by skin comfort.
AHA’s from Red Algae
Help lift away dull surface cells to smooth and refine the look of your skin.
Laminaria Digitata
Helps calm and support your skin comfort during exfoliation.
KD2104-02
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Aqua (Water), Octyldodeceth-25, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Mica, Lactic Acid, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Chlorhexidine Digluconate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Malic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Potassium Sorbate
For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
1-2 times a week
Smooth over your face, neck and décolleté, avoiding your eye area. After 5-minutes the gel melts into a silky oil. Gently massage with your fingertips in circular movements. Remove with a damp Katherine Daniels Micro Cloth. Tone with your Essential Toning Lotion.
For Sensitive Feeling Skin:
Smooth over your face, neck and décolleté , avoiding your eye area. Leave for 3-5 minutes. The gel melts into a silky oil. Remove with a damp Katherine Daniels Micro Cloth. Tone with your Essential Toning Lotion.
We're constantly striving to find the best sustainable way to package our products while giving you the highest quality, most effective skincare.
Clear film: Made of Natureflex. Compostable and recyclable at large supermarkets.
Product carton: Made of FSC certified board. Paper recycling bin.
Product tube and cap – Recyclable – Recycling Bin
Yes. All Katherine Daniels products are cruelty free. This product is vegan friendly.
“I was sceptical because there were no 'bits ' in the product. But this is the best exfoliator I've used. It does the best job without scratching and irritating my skin.”
- Kitty
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 37 reviews.
Love KD’s Essential Exfoliating Gel. Such a beautiful product, calm and gentle on my sensitive skin, but effective in removing dead skin cells leaving my skin silky smooth! Such an easy part of my weekly routine, gently working the gel in until it becomes a liquid. Thank you KD
Amanda 5/5 Verified
The best exfoliator I have ever used! Leaves my sensitive skin feeling clear, soft and smooth with a glow like no other. This is my once a week treat which I will never give up.. the transformation is incredible..
Avril 5/5 Verified
This exfoliator is perfect for my sensitive skin and leaves my skin bright and glowing. No scrubbing required so it’s lovely and gentle.
Daniela 5/5 Verified
Perfect for my sensitive skin. It gently exfoliates without irritation.
Hattie 4/5
A very lovely, gentle exfoliator, no harsh scrub beads which leave your face red and sore, this just does the job and leaves your skin smooth and soft
Lucy 5/5 Verified
Very light texture and works perfectly. I take it to the gym and use it after showering.
Anna 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thank you Anna!
Only used it twice but it made my skin soft and hydrated
Lynn 5/5 Verified
I have bought this many times In fact I have been using Katherine Daniel’s products for many years and would not be without them. Great Products
Elaine 5/5 Verified
It's lightweight beautiful
Helen 5/5 Verified
I always use the exfoliating gel before applying my face mask. It is perfect for sensitive skin as it is non abrasive and very gentle on the skin. It definitely helps to make the masks work to their full effect.
Helen 5/5 Verified
Best exfoliate i have ever used☺️
Paula 5/5 Verified
I've used this for years. The best exfoliator ever. It goes on like a jelly and turns into this beautiful soft silkly oil. No need to scrub, nothing harsh. Simply wash off, always leaves my skin feeling super clean, the dry flaky dullness gone. Just love it
Nina 5/5 Verified
Beautiful products will be back for more
Helen 5/5 Verified
I used to think that exfoliation was all about abrasive granules scrubbing away dead cells. That was before I used the Essential Exfoliating Gel. I just love the action of this Gel, transforming my skin into a glow that gets noticed by my daughter, on my first try. My skin feels soft and clean, and glowing!
Paula 5/5 Verified
I had to revisit this review as every time I use this I can’t believe how absolutely amazing it is.. definitely my favourite KD product.. and I have used most of them over the years. It really does do everything it says and more, in a completely gentle and non abrasive way and leaves you with a total ‘new skin’ effect which lasts into the next day. I love it!
Avril 5/5 Verified
A great product, leaves my skin feeling super soft.
Elaine 5/5 Verified
I love this exfoliating cream. It is so silky and feels lovely when you massage into your face. It is not harsh but leaves your face feeling so clean and refreshed!!
Siouxsie 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thank you Siouxsie! We really appreciate your review! xx
I bought this some weeks ago from my beautician. It is really effective and easy to use. However, I have to keep it in the airing cupboard as I find it difficult to squeeze from the tube. Always a solution!
Trina 4/5 Verified
The best exfoliator i have ever used! My skin feels so soft afterwards.
Gemma 5/5 Verified
Amazing. I use this once a week. Keeps my skin so hydrated and make sure I’m getting the best out of other products. Skin feels so soft after using! Only need a pea size amount so lasts forever too
Kelsey 5/5 Verified
I've used this for years and it's the best exfoliator I've ever used. It's a thick gel, stays on and only 5 minutes later, it's turned into a more solid oil, wash off and it leaves my skin feeling soft, looking brighter. Love it
Nina 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love this product. I have tried other exfoliators but this is by far my favourite. Despite being very gentle on the skin it does a brilliant job at removing dead skin, leaving my skin feeling soft and smooth with a healthy glow.
Helen 5/5 Verified
This is my absolute favourite KD product and I can’t praise it highly enough. I’m on my third tube (fourth if you count the mini tube I bought for travel) and it’s rare for me to be so impressed with skincare products that I continually purchase. This makes my skin glow after use. It’s not harsh or abrasive and doesn’t burn or sting like some other similar exfoliation products I’ve used in the past. Plus it smells divine. Please never discontinue this.
Karen 5/5 Verified
So easy to use , gentle on the skin but totally effective. Keeps my skin clear, glowing and ready for nourishment.
Elisabeth 5/5 Verified
A lovely gentle product that can be used daily, if desired. Leaves your skin clean and fresh.
Charlotte 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thanks for your review Charlotte. We don't recommend exfoliating your skin every day, twice a week is plenty. As gentle as this product is, your skin will not produce enough dead cells to need a daily treatment. You'll save a ton of product too! :-) KD XX
My skin looks younger, more glowy and fresher. The texture of the product is lovely and silky; glides over skin evenly.
Beauty Bible Awards Judge 5/5 Verified
You only need a small amount; I found a little goes a long way - the product comes out as a gel and as you massage gently into the skin it melts into a silky oil. I felt that my skin was really smooth. I can have a dry and spot-prone chin but this cleaned it really well, helping with both dryness and oiliness. My skin tone looked more even after using this (I normally tend to have a slightly redder chin).
Beauty Bible Awards Judge 5/5 Verified
Really liked this. Exfoliators often leave my face red and sore, but this one didn’t – gentle yet effective. Made a visible difference to texture, and therefore make-up application was smoother!
Beauty Bible Awards Judge 5/5 Verified
Love this exfoliant, no harsh beads scrubbing at your skin, a lovely oily consistency that leaves your skin feeling Radiant and smooth
Lauren 5/5 Verified
Will never use a granule exfoliator again, this less my skin feeling smooth and fresh, a must have
Kayla 5/5 Verified
Love it! I use it with the Exfoliating discs and it works brilliantly!
Gemma 5/5 Verified
Nice and gentle! Doesn't hurt my skin
Heather 5/5
THE BEST! I was sceptical because there were no 'bits ' in the product. But I have to say this is the best exfoliator I've used. It does the best job without scratching and irritating my skin.
Kitty 5/5 Verified
THE BEST Gentle on the skin, the best I've tried
Karen 4/5 Verified
GREAT PRODUCT Have been using the Exfoliating Gel everyday for a week, it makes my skin feel so fresh! Love how it turns into an oil once applied. I use with the rejuvenating system/micro cloths and I can't fault the results! Will continue to buy this product.
Jane 5/5 Verified
AMAZING One of the best exfoliaters i have used.. it is non abrasive which is perfect for my sensitive skin and it leaves my skin so soft
Georgina 5/5 Verified
Beautiful I love this clever exfoliator! It is so kind to my sensitive skin and leaves it looking really bright and radiant. My skin is so soft afterwards and ready to absorb the beautiful benefits of the Katherine Daniels moisturiser. Easy to use, smells lovely and kind to the environment with no micro beads! A must-have product for everyone.
Victoria 5/5 Verified
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