St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub Review

I get a lot of dry/dead skin so for me a scrub is a necessity. A quick search of BR while standing in the supermarket led me to try this one.

I like that the exfoliating "beads" are natural, and not microbeads. They seem to be mostly crushed walnut shells according to the ingredients list.

The cream portion of the product is very thick but does spread well. The crushed shells are quite large though so does feel a bit strange to be massaging into your skin. It didn't seem to cause any damage or breakouts though.

The first time I used it, my pores shrunk a lot and my skin was very smooth and clear. Some of my skin pigmentation lightened and almost disappeared. The pigmentation did return though and the exfoliator has stopped shrinking my pores. They're now the same size as they were before using this product the first time.

Overall, it's not a bad product but my skin does seem to have become a bit resistant to its effects.

I love this face scrub. I have very sensitive skin but this is gentle enough to use every day. It definitely helps keep me blackhead free and helps keep my face oil free. It smells delicious, lasts a long time and is very affordable. Love it.

This product is great and I have been using it for a few years now. It comes in a large tube that lasts for ages. The tube sits upside so all the product sits at the bottom and makes it easy to squeeze out. It has a lot of exfoliating beads (not really beads but not sure what they are) which gives a deep and thorough clean. It is quite rough however, I have sensitive skin and I have never had a breakout, irritation or burning sensation when using this product. It leaves my skin feeling so smooth, fresh and feels great afterwards. There is no horrible smell and I like that it is natural with no nasty ingredients.

I have bought this a few times over the years, when I'm away and feel like I need a scrub, but don't have one on hand. St Ives is always available almost everywhere, and is really affordable considering what you get. It is not at all my favourite scrub - I find it can be a bit too scratchy/harsh, though the other ingredients don't seem to irritate. It works well if you are super gentle in the massaging action, and leaves skin really clean and glowing. But you need to moisturise immediately afterwards, as skin does tend to feel quite tight and dry afterwards.

Would I use again 4 kisses Did it do as it said 3 kisses Would I recommend 4 kisses

This has a lovely fragrance. It is quite abrasive. I was using it on my face 3 times a week in the shower. I stopped using it on my face and use it on my body. It is perfect for removing dead skin. Perfect for getting skin ready before you use a fake tan. I like to use it on my feet in the shower as well.

I have stopped using it on my face as for me it caused more grief than good. Perfection for the body. I find my skin feels smoother and feels like it absorbs moisturiser better after using this.