This is one of the best face scrubs available for men on the market today. The bottom line is it leaves your skin feeling renewed, supple and clean.

The scrub itself is a very thick paste which contains pleasingly small exfoliant grains (including crushed rice). You apply a one pence piece amount and rub it into wetted skin with gentle circular movements. The scrub is not overly abrasive, but is by no means a feeble exfoliant. It also contains salicylic acid which is an excellent chemical exfoliant - it tingles slightly, but has great antibacterial properties, which reduces the occurrence of blemishes.

It is unscented which is great not just for those with sensitive skin but also those who like to wear a cologne, as it avoids clashing fragrances.

The packaging is the signature Clinique for men grey - it is a tube with a hinged plastic cap. It's not the best dispenser (a more solid toothpaste-style button cylinder would have been nice), but it reflects the no-nonsense efficiency of the product.