exfoliators aren't half bad

Skincare has been slowly making it's way up my list of priorities and it's got to the point where I *almost* like it more than makeup, I'd much rather treat myself to a new eye cream than mascara. Of course, the problem is that I can't switch up my skincare regime too often or my skin will decide that nope, it's not having any of that and break out. 
So my plan of action is to keep everything bar one type of product the same for a few months and test out as many of my chosen type as I can get my hands on, then incorporate the best of the lot into my regime - and this month it's exfoliators!

The St Ives Apricot Scrub is pretty basic, it's good if you're starting out with exfoliators and want something cheap and cheerful that gets rid of dead skin cells, but on the other hand it is quite harsh so I'd avoid it if you have sensitive skin. It efficiently gets rid of any dry skin but I don't feel as if it cleans out my pores or helps with any breakouts.

Neutrogena's Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Scrub is less harsh and also comes with a cheap price tag however it's my least favourite out of the bunch. The grapefruit scent might appeal to some, but for me it just makes me aware that I'm putting chemicals on my face. It lathers up slightly but feels more like a cleanser than an exfoliator as the "micro-beads" that the bottle promises are virtually non-existent and don't exfoliate at all, and it doesn't leave my face feeling clean after I've rinsed it off. Avoid.

I've had two samples of the Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Gel in beauty boxes and after a lot of um-ing and ah-ing over whether I should buy the full size just before I gave in and bought it, I was lucky enough to find it in my christmas stocking. This stuff is amazing, it comes out as a gel and as you massage it into dry skin it forms into clumps that are actually your dead skin cells! Slightly disgusting but you can really see it working and it's great at helping with spots too, if I use this in the evening the next morning any blemishes will have decreased significantly - 100% worth the money.

The Elemental Herbology Facial Glow Radiance Peel is an enzyme peel that you apply like a mask, then rinse off after five minutes. There's no scrubbing involved and is great for when I have any dry patches that won't go away as well as leaving my face feeling smoother and looking healthier and less dull - it definitely delivers in the radiance department. As the brand's name would suggest, their products aren't overly laden with chemicals which I'm a fan of.

Last but not least is the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. This is actually a powder that you mix with water into a paste before using it like a normal scrub, which can get a bit messy but as you only need a small amount of the powder it will last you a long time. I personally wouldn't use it daily but as the product is so gentle to the skin you certainly can if you wish to. From the first time I used it I noticed that it left my skin feeling extremely smooth, and after a few uses it has a brightening effect too. I also found that my serum and moisturiser absorbed a lot quicker after I used this, and my pores were less visible.

My favourite of the lot is the Ginvera Green Tea Marvel Gel, followed closely by the Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant.
What's the best exfoliator you've ever tried?