Effective and Gentle Exfoliation
"I love this exfoliating scrub: it is both effective and gentle. And it is hard to bet the price for a high-end, clean beauty cleanser, especially when you use auto-ship."
The Outset
Exfoliating Caffeine Micro Polish
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types including sensitive skin
Why we stand behind it
Energize. Revitalize. Renew.
Wake up a dull, tired complexion with a one-minute-deep cleansing facial. Like a morning cup of coffee for the skin, this gentle mineral scrub with energizing caffeine and super antioxidant white tea revitalizes, visibly smooths and brightens a lackluster complexion. This alternative to aggressive exfoliants–the secret is Fine Perlite, a naturally spherical non-abrasive mineral–can be used daily for glassy, glowing skin.
After 1 use:
92% agree this gently exfoliates without irritation*
97% agree skin feels softer*
95% agree skin feels smoother*
92% agree this improves the overall appearance of skin*
92% agree deeply cleanses skin*
After 10 days:
95% agree this doesn't leave skin feeling dry or tight*
92% agree this improves skin quality*
89% agree skin looks more radiant*
After 28 days:
95% agree this removes excess oil*
95% agree skin looks clearer and healthier*
*Independent consumer study, 37 people, 28 days
Key ingredients
ENERGIZE: Caffeine is an antioxidant that helps to boost circulation for a smoother and brighter appearance.
SMOOTH: Fine Perlite: a mineral that is naturally spherical in shape to provide gentle physical exfoliation without abrading the skin. Chamomile: helps to soothe and is ideal for sensitive skin.
REVITALIZE: White Tea: made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis and helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress. Unlike green and black tea, white tea is known for its higher antioxidant value.
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
learn moreThis product is
Cruelty Free
Vegan
Gluten Free
Fragrance Free
Paraben Free
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
Gently massage a small amount into slightly damp skin using circular motions for 1 minute. Avoid the eye and lip area. Rinse thoroughly.
Pro-tip
Mix and use with the Gentle Antioxidant Micellar Cleanser to adjust the amount of exfoliant!
Full ingredient list
Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water (Aqua, Eau), Sucrose Stearate, Perlite, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Caffeine, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Tocopherol
Help us end beauty packaging waste
We co-founded the nonprofit Pact to demystify how to recycle your beauty packaging empties and divert waste from landfills.
How to recycle your empties
1. Disassemble and clean all components
2. Pick the right disposal bin
3. Drop off your empties at your nearest Pact bin
1 Product Recycled = 10 Credo Rewards Points
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The Outset represents a radically gentle, “clean start” in results-driven skincare with better, botanical hydration in every step. Like that perfect white tee, our products will become staples in your skincare wardrobe or effortlessly pair with favorites already in your routine. We’re proof that clean, hydrating skin essentials are the beginning of your best skin. "For over a decade, my skin was stuck in a cycle of disruption. The harsh and trendy products that were meant to fix my problem skin only sensitized it more. But my best skin began when I shifted to a simple, gentle and hydrating routine. No fuss or hype, just results. The Outset represents the arc of my beauty journey - a radically gentle, clean start in results-driven skincare." - Scarlett Johansson
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