I really happy to participate in this trial, this micro exfoliant is amazing. Thanks to Beauty Review.
I have followed the instructions for my acneic skin (using twice a week) and I have noticed my skin more radiant and clear. After wash off the product I feel my skin smoother like an apricot. Well I have to say my pores are still the same size, but I think I need to use the product for a long time to see the best results. They recommend use it 2- 3 times per week for oily or congested skin, and 1 - 2 times per week for acneic, dry or mature skin.
The texture has soft micro particles. It’s a cream and its smell is like a shampoo that I used before, it doesn’t smell like papaya or Shea butter, it’s more like a chemical smell, but it’s not bad. The product it can be use for 9 months after open it.
I recommend make a gently massage with a small amount and avoid the eyes area because it's itchy. I did not get irritation or any allergy like others products that I have tested.
The smell was what caught my attention first, even before I had opened the lid. I couldn't quite place it- citrusy maybe?
I received this last Friday and used it that very night. The consistency is nice and light, more like a cream. It's not pasty or runny, it's somewhere in the middle. One pea sized dollop is enough for my entire face and the granules are very small and fine, but there is enough for me to feel that it's actually 'doing something'. It didn't feel harsh against my skin at all. When I rinsed it off, my skin didn't feel squeaky-clean like it normally does with other products. It felt like there was a film on my face and when I looked in the mirror, I didn't have any dry patches. My skin felt smooth and my skincare glided on easily, however, the 'smooth skin' effect had disappeared by the next morning.
I used it again yesterday and another thing I noticed was I didn't get any angry, red splotches on my face like I normally do after exfoliating (that takes about half an hour to fade). So this product must be quite gentle on the skin and could probably be used more than once a week which is the norm for me for exfoliating/peeling products.
Can this product replace actual microdermabrasion done at a spa? No. The effects of microdermabrasion generally last at least a few days (and you normally get a neck/shoulder massage to go with it too!).
Is this a good exfoliator that I would purchase at its full retail price? Yes, it's worth it as it is quite a decent size and you only need a tiny bit each time.
Tips: Though it is runny enough to spread over your face, you will find it will tend to dry out. It will be much easier if you used this product in the shower and worked it into your routine.