Buddy Scrub Charcoal review

Here we go, another exfoliator - I thought but wow, this stuff is gorgeous. I did it in the shower and it spread well, smelled refreshing (I love peppermint) and the most surprising thing of all was that it was really moisturizing! I have bumpy skin and child related stretch marks and my whole body felt smooth after the shower and for hours afterwards. I didn't moisturize after just to see what would happen and honestly when I find this product Im going to start buying it for bday and xmas gifts. Love it.

This scrub is amazing! It leaves your skin feeling super silky, smooth and really hydrated. This is the first (and only) charcoal scrub I have used and I am pleased with the results. When I came out of the shower and dried myself my skin felt really soft and hydrated, not dry at all. It was like I had already moisturised my body as well. This scrub was really gentle on your skin, but at the same time was still grainy enough to exfoliate your skin. I have sensitive skin as well and didn't have any reactions to this product. The scrub itself looks like black sand, tiny black and grey speckled grains. I also love that this scrub is made of all natural ingredients.

I thought this scrub would be a bit messy too, but it wasn't at all. I mean every scrub is a little bit messy as you're running grains all over your body that have to be rinsed off, but it wasn't messier than usual a normal body scrub. I thought being charcoal, the smell would be awful and strong but it had a minty smell. The black colour also doesn't rub off on your skin either. Once you've rinsed the scrub off your body, you are left all clean and fresh and there's no black residue left.

You really only need a tiny bit too, so about a teaspoon of the scrub was enough for my whole body. So this packet will last a while. I only use this once or twice a week too. It helps to use this when your body is still wet, so I apply this after I've soaped. I then put rub the scrub in circular motions with my hands all over my body then rinse off in the shower. You don't need a loofah or sponge to apply the scrub.

This scrub comes in a sealed bag/package. It is water proof but you have to make sure to seal the bag really well after each use to prevent any water getting in. I find the bag a bit awkward to use as it can be hard to get the product out. I either have to tip the bag and try and shake out the amount product I want, or put my whole hand in the bag to grab some out which usually causes a bit of water getting in the bag too. I therefore like to empty some of the scrub out into a separate container (I'm using an empty body shop body butter container) and leave that container in the shower.

Overall I really like this product and find it really effective. It not only removes all the dead skin and bacteria but leaves your skin feeling soft and silky and hydrated. I would definitely recommend this to others, especially those with dry skin.

I couldnt wait to get my hands on this product when I seen it on sale for so cheap online. I thought when seeing it being in charcoal it could get quite messy, but really it wasnt, remembering to only use a small amount when I reviewed the product prior to using, I think I used less than a spoon ful and that was enough to scrub my body. Had a nice minty scent to it which was a little different, it left my skin feeling clean and smooth, suprisingly hydrated aswell. Love the product I cant wait to try out the Oats scrub

I will start at the beginning- The packaging is playful and a little naughty which I found fun and found reading the instructions more entertaining then most beauty products. Now basically what i assume the instructions said is you wet your body in the shower and rub exfoliating scrub on your body before rinsing off. One problem-it says near the bottom not to let water into the bag. So I grab a small container before my shower, put about 1/3 of a cup in it (why didn't they think of individual packets I don't know). Jump in the shower. Now trying to get this stuff to actually stick to my skin was a bit of a balancing act with the right combination of water to scrub ratio and I lost quite a but down the drain without being used. After the second try I seem to be getting the hang of it. The smell is ok in the shower kind of minty. But there is no smell left on my body once it has been rinsed off. Once I jump out of the shower and dry myself that's when I notice the difference- my skin feels soft, supple and moisturised. I have very sensitive skin on my arms and legs (and face) and this didn't make me react whatsoever which was a very pleasant surprise! I feel like I need to use this more than twice a week to keep my skin feeling refreshed but am following directions (would love to use it every day) as the scrubs moisturising effects only last about 12-24hours. Overall I enjoyed using this product and am keen on trying other natural body scrubs to see how they compare.

First impression: I liked the simple colours used in the packaging and the personal way the text "talks" to you. Although, it does feel rather like a rip-off Frank scrub type of instructions. Most scrubs now have the sexy way of explaining how to use it and it isn't very original any more.

I really liked how it comes in a resealable pouch so you can ensure no water will get inside it. As it says not to get any water in it, it is very easy to just pour it into your hands.

It doesn't have a very strong smell which I enjoyed as it felt fresh and not laden with chemicals and perfumes.

I was worried about being left with black marks all over my skin which has happened before with a previous scrub but to my relief it washed away perfectly.

It is very grainy which feels amazing when I am rubbing it on my skin. I used it all over (except for my face as I have very sensitive skin) and gradually the big grains in it melted leaving my skin deliciously soft. It felt very refreshing and had a slight minty tingle. I felt very clean and soft.

I would definitely use this again. My skin felt hydrated and moisturized - especially after putting on my favorite moisturizer.

Firstly I really liked the packaging of this product, it's an easy to read.. easy to open pouch. You simply open rip off the tab at the top to open, exposing the easy seal ziplock closure which keeps the product sealed from water (as per the instructions on the packaging, you do not want to get water inside) & spills. The contents is vacuum sealed inside so once opened, the contents becomes loose & pliable. The packaging was also very clean, easy to read and I found the font/colour options very attractive and the blurb on the back of the packaging was very witty & playful... Who doesn't want to be called "gorgeous" & be romanced? Buddy Scrub is definitely a friend with benefits. To be honest the first sniff of the product (after opening the packaging) wasn't to my liking, it smelt like a mix of paint & mint, however I proceeded with jumping in the shower and getting wet as per the instructions. I used a wooden teaspoon to remove some of the product and placed it on various body areas using gentle motions, I noticed that the mixture wasn't as gritty & course like other scrubs I had used and the sugar/sea salt/charcoal completely dissolved into a smooth creamy paste that was really pleasurable & my skin felt instantly refreshed like it just took a long cool drink of water. By now the smell had become more bearable, I waited 5 minutes as the scrub worked it's magic... thinking to myself how easy the application was and how it didn't rub my skin raw like other products. I did a bad thing baby, I stepped out of the shower to get something and as I stepped back in I nearly slipped over... I can only assume that it was from the scrub that I had used on the top of my feet which had come in contact with the water as I stepped back in... So perhaps be careful if you have a plastic floored shower like I do. Other than that little accident, washing off the scrub was very easy and there was no mess in the shower to clean up... Obvious that the scrub had completely exfoliated my skin leaving it feeling beautiful & soft, free of any dead skin. I've noticed that my skin has been nourished & softened since using Buddy Scrub, particularly my legs since they are prone to dryness... I haven't had to moisturize them daily and the visible dry lines I had prior have visually diminished. I also used the product to exfoliate my face and have since noticed that my skin has been clearer with little to no blemishes and less oily. I really love that this product is all natural, cruelty free & chemical free as well as having some really gorgeous ingredients like coconut oil, kaolin clay, vitamin E, jojoba oil, grape seed oil... bonus being that is it suitable for all skin types. I would love to give it a solid 5/5 for whether I would use it again, but I don't think I would use this particular "flavour" again mostly due to the fact I can't stand the smell but I can't wait to try Buddy Scrubs other scrubs.. Raw Cacao & Green Tea, they are definitely on my wishlist.

I first saw Buddy on the BR home page as a trial opportunity. Intrigued I had to know more. The description of Buddy made him come to life and his personality was something I could get on board with. He sounded fun and flirty! I was even more stoked to see Buddy in the vault, as I knew that was my best chance of getting a hold of him.

Buddy comes in a simple white baggie with a ziplock top, perfect for keeping out the moist and wetness from the environment. At first I thought it was a coffee scrub but I do think I am mistaken, and I think it is just a charcoal and sugar scrub. It's surprisingly gentle for a scrub but it's not so soft it doesn't scrub. It also smells like peppermint candy canes, and it's a really big plus for me.

Buddy claims to reach all parts of my body, and it's true to an extent - but Buddy can only reach everywhere I can reach, so sadly stupid bits like my back get missed completely. I need to invite someone else to the shower to help!

When I tried it on my hands it felt slightly drying, but on my body in the shower it was the most delicious feeling ever. I smelled like a giant candy cane! The sugar somewhat dissolved on my wet skin and left me covered in a grey sheen which made me feel like the lake monster. Rinsing was easy, Buddy just slid off my body, and true to his word he left my skin feeling clean and bright. It was also glowing and so unbelievably soft.

There was a few bits of grey left over that I missed from rinsing but that's nothing. Buddy is lovely and I do like to use him. And I think I would repurchase him too!

When I first read about Buddy, he sounded a little pervy. I was wary. Then I saw him in the Vault, and I was attracted.

This is a charcoal/sugar scrub. so good for your skin! Wet yourself, then cover yourself in this – but don’t let water get into the pack, and scrub away, then rinse off. Yes, this is as tricky as it sounds. I don’t know about your house, but even if I turn my shower off for a few seconds, when I turn it on again there is a short blast of cold which can feel like an arctic shower. On the other hand, I can’t stand the thought of the scrub all over the bathroom floor. I have to admit, I haven’t been treating my new buddy well, and am very haphazard when I use it. But it is wonderful, gentle exfoliation coupled with peppermint oil, makes me feel pampered.

I used this scrub last night as i wanted to apply my weekly fake tan and needed to exfoliate before i started. I hopped in the shower and took a few handfuls of the buddy scrub and got to work. It was quite crumbly and hard to get to stick on the skin. So to start with I wasted quite a bit down the shower drain. However the scrub that did stay on my skin worked wonders. I always struggle to remove all my old fake tan off no matter how hard i scrub, I've tried various other body scrubs and even lemon and baking soda. This buddy scrub was definitely the winner there. It removed it with a lot less effort too. When i had finished my skin felt smooth and nourished. You get that slight tingly refreshed feeling from the Pepperment which i quite like. I would definitely repurchase for a great tan removal product and general exfoliator. The only reason it didn't get 5 out of 5 is due to the crumbliness which can make it hard to apply. There was a generous amount in the packet so i think its a reasonable price for the amount you get. It comes in a sturdy resealable bag.