These Cleansing Brushes Will Make Your Skin Feel So. Freakin’. Smooth.

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.If you’ve always felt too intimidated and confused to add a facial cleansing brush to your skincare routine (like, how—and why—do you even use one?!), you’ve officially come to the right place. Surprisingly, facial cleansing brushes are actually pretty simple to use: All you need to do is grab your favorite face wash, dampen your brush, and move it over your face in small, circular motions. The result? Skin that’s cleaner, softer, and ready for the rest of your product lineup. But since they aren’t great for every skin type (more on that in a bit), it’s important to figure out if you’re the right candidate before you try a cleansing device. Ahead, three experts—dermatologists Karan Lal, MD; Mona Gohara, MD; and Gary Goldenberg, MD—weigh in on everything you should know, including who facial cleansing brushes are best for, how often to use them, and more. And bc ILY, I did some testing of my...