L'Oréal Paris Sugar Scrubs Purifying Face Scrub Review

I was so excited to get onto this trial team as I love facial scrubs and masks as a treat for my skin and use them regularly.

I received the Purifying scrub version with Kiwi seeds, peppermint oil and lemongrass oil. The packaging is Clear and easy to read and you can see directly into the product through the clear window at the front, I love to see what Im actually getting! The pottle its self is a simple sleek design and is small and stackable in a small space. The labels are minimal and very easy to read.

The pottle is glass and has a screw top lid which was easy to open and close.

The texture of the product was VERY thick, i needed to scoop out about 3 fingertips worth to dot around my cheeks and forehead before spreading it around. I spread it around as instructed with dry face and fingers, then massaged my face with wet warm hands allowing the sugars to melt, then rinsed the left over product off. OH MY GOSH THE SOFTNESS!! My skin felt so smooth and clean and soft as a teddybear! The heat naturally generated is a nice feeling on the skin also while you are applying the product.

This product was quite scenty and reminded me more of a highly fragrance shampoo and conditioner so I wasn't as thrilled about that but it wasnt too bad either.

I have yet to try it on my lips but thats on the agenda for tonight as i have very dry and flaking lips at the moment but I have no worries that this product will help them out of that!

Overall a great product that i will happily recommend to others and well worth its $20 price point!

A kiwifruit face scrub with actual kiwifruit seeds, isn't that neat! This looks just like a kiwifruit puree and smells equally delicious. The product has a thick gel consistency and contains lots sugar grains for optimum scrubbing action. I've recently been using the essano face scrub which is on the gentler side so this seemed a lot rougher in comparison. I don't think it was too harsh though since the sugar somewhat 'dissolved' as I rubbed it into my face. It was easy to rinse off (both in the shower and using a flannel at my sink) and didn't leave any residue on my skin.

Afterwards I felt as if a layer of dead skin cells have been lifted, and that my face was fresh and rejuvenated. I also noticed that it removed makeup quite well, so if I only had light makeup on I could even skip the makeup wipes and go straight in with this. I've limited myself to using this at the most twice a week, as it is quite a powerful exfoliant and I have sensitive skin. Haven't seen any longterm results like reduced blackheads or minimised pores but I have only been using it for two weeks.

I really wished this came in a squeeze tube or something like that. I like to use face scrubs in the shower but for someone who drops their soap/shampoo on almost a daily basis, glass jars meant disaster. Also this is only 50g for $20 which is a little less than what I'd have expected. Each time I use about half a teaspoon, so I'd expect this to only last a month, maybe 2 tops.

First of all - I love the box, the window to show the product is always something I like, but the top has this folding bit that keeps the product really secure. It's the small things I like.

The product itself is smooth, I'm not sure if I like the bright colour, I know it's meant to be like kiwi fruit but it seems a little artificial. As does the smell. I was expecting something light and fruity - but instead like a lot of loreal products it has a strong perfume in it. This actually have me a burning feeling in my nose too strong. Thankfully it doesn't linher! The scrub has a good texture, I can feel it is doing something without being too abrasive. I have been using it in the shower every third or fourth day. I started only on my chin just to gauge if I would have a reaction. It made my skin feel smooth without feeling stripped. My assumption was a sugar scrub wouldn't be good for acne - but I haven't had a decent breakout since I started using this- a couple of stray spots but nothing like normal. I've started using it on my forehead now which is quite congested and I'm looking forward to results there.

Will i buy it again? Probably. It feels good, just a shame about the scent.

I had to try this scrub after seeing all your amazing reviews and I am so glad I did. This scrub was aimed at those wanting to purify the skin and help remove blackheads. I have combination/normal skin but do have large pores which makes my delightful blackheads look enormous. I have tried many scrubs and some have helped but they often leave my skin dry and slightly irritated. This kiwifruit scrub not only smelt amazing but made scrubbing fun as it literally melts on the skin. I couldn’t believe how clear and soft my skin felt afterwards. I had a few less blackheads and the others had risen to the surface making squeezing (dont judge) easier. I cant believe that after spending upwards of $50 on exfoliants at a time I’ve managed to find my holy grail scrub for $20. I normally use a scrub 2-3 times a week but after the amazing results from this delicious smelling scrub I’m considering mixing it up with the Cocoa one too

I have been using this once a week for about the last month and a half. This is such a nice scrub and I've been loving using it.

It's a thick paste that's easy to apply and rub into the skin. It feels very gentle on my skin, but I still feel like it exfoliates well. After using this my skin and lips feel so smooth and my pores look a lot smaller. It doesn't dry out my skin and leaves it feeling fresh and clean and soft. I love the smell of this product, it smells sugary but fresh and feels really nice when applying and washes off easily.

I think $20 is a fair price and am going to try the other scrubs from L'Oreal when mines almost gone!

This scrub contains many types of sugar and kiwi seeds which I feel like works very well on the skin. The texture is slightly thinner than jelly and rubs onto the skin easily.

After use, my skin felt very nice and smooth which I loved. My pores also felt clean and fresh!

Would definitely recommend to anyone who is in need of a scrub!!

I have very oily skin that is prone to blackheads, so I put my hand up for the trial team for the Purifying Scrub, which promises to instantly refresh, clean and purify skin, and after one week, pores and blackheads are visibly reduced and skin is mattified, with a baby-soft touch.

The 50ml square glass tub has a tan-coloured screw top lid, with a little white plastic protector underneath. The green coloured scrub inside looks and smells exactly like mashed, sugared kiwi fruit, and even contains real kiwi fruit seeds! Now, I was a little worried that these kiwi fruit seeds would end up being really scratchy, but the scrub is actually really gentle.

The instructions on the box say to apply a small amount (with dry fingers) onto clean, dry skin. I found that while applying the scrub dry, it heated up quite quickly, and I do love a self-heating face scrub. If you've ever used the Freeman's Charcoal and Black Sugar scrub, it heats up the same way.

Once the scrub was on my face, I applied a little warm water and massaged it in circular motions, avoiding my eyes, but I did go around my lips, as it can be used as a lip scrub as well. Unfortunately, I did get a little in my mouth, and let me tell you ... ugh! It does not taste as wonderful as it smells! Anyway, once the sugar had melted, I simply washed away the seeds and any residue, and it did leave my skin feeling nice and smooth.

This purifying sugar scrub contains three different types of fine sugar crystals; brown, blonde and white, as well as kiwi fruit seeds to exfoliate, peppermint oil to soothe and help reduce blemishes, and lemongrass oil to help purify the skin. I was worried about this product containing peppermint oil, as I hate the feel of mentholated products on my skin and do tend to avoid them. I am very happy to say that there is no burning, tingling feeling that I usually associate with products containing mint or menthol, and I'd happily purchase another tub of this.

After using this scrub three times per week (per the instructions), it really does seem to be helping to unblock the really stubborn blackheads that I've had on my nose for years. So, does it live up to its promises? Yes, I think it does! I'd definitely recommend this purifying sugar scrub to anyone who battles with stubborn blackheads.

This scrub is so good, I’ve been using this every second day since it arrived 2 weeks ago. The fragrance was lovely and the texture of the scrub was great and was a gentle yet effective exfoliant. This scrub didn’t irritate my semi sensitive skin and left it fresh, clean and glowing. The product seemed to heat up when coming into contact with my skin which I thought was a bit weird, but it didn’t put me off. You need to follow the instructions and use it on a dry face and apply with dry hands, otherwise it doesn’t work very well. This is a shame as I can’t use in the shower :(. My blackheads have disappeared however the other benefits outweigh this.

I really loved this product starting with the smell which was totally edible smelling! The scrub is quite thick and felt really good on my skin, it spread really easily and was good to work into my skin. My only concern was that it felt like it could probably do with a higher sugar quantity to exfoliate my skin. I did feel like I'd probably need to use it a second time when I used it. My skin felt lovely and soft post use, but there were still areas that were a bit rougher and dry. A second scrub did seem to deal to these patches, but I'd prefer to be able to just use the scrub once incase it lead to skin sensitivity or overdrying.

I purchased this scrub quite a few months ago when it was on special at the supermarket and alas, it ended up being an absolute special for my skin. It's a light scrub, very cooling and not overly scratchy (as some can be) and it leaves your skin feeling super soft - and it also smells delicious. As I have quite sensitive skin I find it quite hard to find scrubs that smell good, do what they need to do and are relatively cost-effective but more importantly, ones that don't ruin my skin. BUT, this one ticks all the boxes. The product itself is kind of like a paste and it moves around the skin gently and can feel a little oily! Another massive perk to this product is that it's in most supermarkets and is typically always on sale somewhere. And when you go and purchase this, I would recommend grabbing a nice moisturiser (if you don't already have one - I try and use oil-free ones as they are more inclined to help prevent blackheads) to use afterwards to retain all the goodness and to stop your skin from drying out x