Buddy Scrub Charcoal review

I absolutely love the smell of this scrub! It reminds me of candy canes :) peppermint deliciousness. The packaging is also simple, cute and worth a giggle. I have only ever used coffee scrubs - so this was my first charcoal scrub. Exciting! I would call this more of a sugar/charcoal scrub. It is quite coarse which I didn't realise so when I first used this I rubbed it with a bit of force into my skin. Bad idea haha. It's a lot more coarse then a coffee scrub so I quickly learnt to apply with a gentle hand. This scrub makes my skin feel very smooth and moisturised and the sugar is amazing for exfoliating your legs - perfect my summer when you're legs are out :) so far I haven't noticed any difference to my stretch marks and scarring, but I will continue using and update you. I'm also very interested to see how this works for psoriasis which I can get over the winter months. I found thid works best on wet skin rather than dry. It is messy - so give your shower a once over before you get out. I would give this a 7/10. I do like it - but I think I prefer coffee scrubs since they are softer on the skin and easier to rinse off before jumping out the shower. This charcoal scrub is awesome for those nights when you want your skin to feel that extra but special. Also amazing for your feet!

This was a product I received to review so thankyou BR. I love body scrubs so was super excited to try out one that was all natural and made close to home (yes australia counts as close to home).

This shower scrub comes in the typical bag packaging which seems to be the preferred choice for shower scrubs. The bag is waterproof which is great for the shower and has a zip lock styled seal as well as a metallic looking lining on the inside.

The shower scrub could be described as a loose, damp sugar. Its a grey coloured sugar (because of the charcoal) and smells like peppermint. From first impressions, I did like how the product looked, but did think it could be a bit wetter (if that makes sense).

I use this scrub by getting a handful and rubbing it over my skin. If i use this on damp skin, the scrub is slightly rough at first, and then becomes gentle because the sugar starts to dissolve. If i wanted a rougher scrub the whole way through i would use it on drier skin (which isn't something I would really do)

I find this scrub gives my skin a gentle scrub and leaves behind a trace of moisture, but no greasiness which is nice . I do find i have a bit of fallout with this product because it is a loose sugar mix, but its not a big deal and if I am careful its not much at all. I also find the charcoal aspect of this scrub almost.. sticks to my skin so i have to make sure i wash my skin thoroughly with water afterwards. The last negative I have is that this product is a bit on an inconvenience because it says to use dry hands to get the product out of the bag. I understand why because the sugar will dissolve when it gets wet, but c'mon! If i am in a shower using a scrub, the chances that my hands will be wet are pretty high, and I'm too lazy to dry my hands before using this scrub (sad but true).

Overall, this scrub is nice but it didn't do anything amazing to my skin, and its not something I would rush out to repurchase. Great if you are looking for a natural product though

I have used many different body scrubs in the past including coffee scrubs and sugar scrubs. However I had never come across an activated charcoal scrub before so I was very interested in seeing how this scrub compared to others.

This scrub comes in a plastic resealable bag and it is 200g which is the same amount as the Frank coffee scrub products. It is also marketed in the same way as the Frank coffee scrubs. I was expecting this product to smell like dirt because of the charcoal in it. But it actually smells EXACTLY like peppermint candy canes, which I absolutely loved and it made me feel christmassy all over again.

I tried using this product on wet skin and dry skin, however I had more success using it on wet skin. If you use it on dry skin, 90% of the product will end up on the floor. I preferred to use it in the shower (without the water running) as the application of this product can get super messy. Your skin should be damp (not completely soaking wet) otherwise the sea salt and sugar will dissolve straight away and it won’t be a scrub anymore.

After using this product my skin felt very soft, well-cleansed and moisturised. I was worried that I would be left with grey patches on my pale skin from the charcoal, but it washed off easily. One problem I found with this product was that my chest and face broke out in tiny pimples a few days after using this scrub. I can’t say with 100% certainty that the pimples were directly caused by the scrub, but I never changed my skincare routine or diet in any other way over this time. When I used this product again I made sure to only use it on areas such as my arms, legs and hips. I never experienced any other problems after I used it in this way.

I’m not sure if this product helped with my stretch marks or cellulite. I think I would need to use it over a longer period of time to notice any difference.

I really enjoyed the peppermint smell of this product and how it left my skin feeling super soft. I would say that I still prefer coffee scrubs to this charcoal scrub. However I would purchase this product again if I felt like switching up my body scrub routine.

I really wanted to like this Buddy Charcoal Scrub, as I've had awesome experiences with similar scrubs in the past, but unfortunately this one just did not make the cut for me!

The idea is great - charcoal, sea salt and sugar to exfoliate and nourish skin. The packaging is practical, and the labelling is quirky with its sexy-conversational style. But the product itself simply wasn't that nice.

The scrub is black, as it's charcoal-based, and does feel good on the skin, leaving it soft. However, it makes a total mess of your shower, and also I found it leaves big grey blotches on the skin! Not great. I had to remove these blotches using a loofah and body wash after washing off the scrub. Also, the smell of this product wasn't very pleasant - quite strong, and I just couldn't get past the fireplace-esque scent. Some people would probably love this product, but sadly I'm just not one of them.

Buddy Scrub's packaging says it is "your friend with benefits" but I'm not feeling the love. Not hating exactly either, just...neutral and lukewarm. I was sent the Buddy Scrub with activated charcoal to trial. First it was going to exfoliate my skin with sea salt and sugar. I was expecting my skin to feel smoother afterwards but didn't notice much difference. Likewise with the supposed wonders to my skin after nourishing with activated charcoal and coconut oil. While the product was a bit moist, there didn't seem to be any obvious oil so I'm not sure where that and the jojoba and grape seed oil were. In the pack there's a slight peppermint musty smell but I couldn't smell anything once it was on in the shower. I had thought perhaps the charcoal would leave a mess in the shower but the consistency is like sugar and washes away easily. I think it could work as a hand scrub after gardening but really didn't see that the claims made on the packaging were true or noticed any difference on my body. Having said that, it isn't unpleasant but I'd rather use a product that did make a difference.