Where to start? The packaging is simple and definitely modified since last I used their products.No longer transparent it's a tube with a flip top lid white with writing & has a sleek matte feel to it not the shiny feel.There's a radar scale printed on the rear,which indicates what type of exfoliating it is,the indicator sits at the middle stating moderate exfoliating. The scent, this product has a strong scent, nothing that I can pinpoint(as in a specefic perfume or food type)on but definitely a fragranced scent. Which had me a bit weary as it smells more perfumed then natural,(this could mean my skin may react to the fragrance).I'll try to describe it as a mint but not a true mint scent mixed with something green but not green tea scent.(sorry for my description) Texture, this product has a gritty texture no beads in sight, I'd compare it to sand, it literally has the texture of wet sand. As it touches the wet skin it spreads out quite easily & all be it having this texture, it's not abrasive or harsh. Green in colour. Consistency is that of a cream/gel that squirter slowly out of the tube(similar to toothpaste) Now for Results what did/does it do for my skin. Pros it removed old surface dirt on my forehead I could see build up of my makeup had been residing right on my temple.Also at either side of lower check/ jawline,new residents had been residing for a few weeks,of dirt build up that hadn't been coming away with my normal cleanses/exfoliation & masks. It gave my skin the feeling of smooth texture.There was a slight change around my nose and mouth area with slight reduction of redness. White heads were removed. I used this product during the trial as the per the product instructions suggested 3-4x per week.
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St. Ives Green Tea Blackhead Clearing Scrub Review
Green tea packs a punch in this derma-tested, blackhead-tackling scrub. It’s got those good guys – antioxidants and it’s moderately exfoliating too, helping to target blackheads, unclog pores and calms redness, for a more even skin tone. It also contains olive leaf extract which the Egyptians saw as a symbol of heavenly power. And who’d argue with that?
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Tips: Cons though I said this product wasn't abrasive I feel it may have the wrong ingredients for my skin, as my skin would feel dehydrated although it had good results of removing dirt & evening texture it'd also removed my natural oils.The deep black heads didn't budge either, most probably due to the moderate exfoliating factor. I had a few minor break outs it could've been due to two things 1) the fragrance 2) the fact it'd disturbed my skins mantle.(that dehydration I mentioned prior) Conclusion overall this product has given me a mixture of feelings on one hand it's pros are as stated good but then the cons in my case would be the game changer of whether I'd purchase this or not.I'll continue to use this product till it's gone but would knock it back to once per week, because the 3-4 times per week as suggested is too much for my mature combo/oily skin type. I just feel like having read the ingredients list & then comparing it to my products I currently use (which isn't a exfoliating product the same as this) I can't repurchase,1,the ingredient salicylic acid isn't in my genre at this stage of my life.I'm more of a gycolic acid user.Choosing to use this outside of my work days in case I did react,I had those days off to recover.I did react all be it little patches.2, it had a fragrance that didn't agree with me.Don't get me wrong people may actually enjoy the scent for me though it smells too perfumed,instead of natural.3, dehydration factor for my combo/oily skin type.This would suit other people, that are able to withstand the salycic acid combined with the alcohol however this isn't perfect for my skincare rotuine.It's plenty of pros with it creating a smooth texture & clear skin but it dries my skin up so much that I have to rehydrate my normally oily combo skin.I think if you're you're oily & more of the youthful age then this would be the category suited to the product. Mature skin that's dry or oily combo it could parch you. It could also be the fact that I use hyaluronic acid & glycolic acids in my daily routine that combined with salicylic acid it's way too much acid in my routine. As much as I'm grateful for the trial I've rated it accordingly,for those out there that are looking for their scrub, but perhaps have similar skincare routine or skin type as mine then keep looking.Those with a oily skintype & younger this could be your weekly exfoliant. Removing buildup reducing the oily & the like.Thanks BR
I lofvvved the smell of this product. It smelt so yummy and I loved putting it on my face. The texture was great, little granules that helped my skin to feel cleaner and look healthier. I didn't find that this product particularly removed my blackheads but it made my skin look fresh and it felt clean and plumped. Tried products similar that give a similar result however I would 100% use this one over any of those others that I've tried purely because this one smells the best and makes my face fresh rather than dry. I wish it got rid of my blackheads however... :)
Tips: Gentle massaging motions worked for me, then use a wet face cloth to remove excess as its thick.
I fell in love with the scent as soon as I used it... however within a day my skin broke out and looked awful. I felt like I had a zillion 'blind pimples' and swore I'd never use it again. I persisted, and incredibly the spots never eventuated. My skin is clear and with minimal redness and I can see a noticeable difference in the pore size on my nose.
Tips: I use in the shower each morning! Use on your decolletage for a nice self tan base
I had a really good experience with this cleansing scrub! It looks like a very deep green paste, but it's so satisfying to rub it into your skin and feel the grittiness as if it was scrubbing everything away.
I had a huge pimple during the time I was trying it, and just one scrub made it instantly look less red that day, and then go the next day. I've never had anything work so well, so I'm really impressed. I only used a small bit about the size of a pea, and it was more than enough, so such a large tube is bound to last plenty of uses too.
My only bone to pick is that it has a very strong fragrance and it is very overpowering. Just placing it in a room makes the whole room smell of it. As a result, when scrubbing on your face, the smell does get overwhelming like a very strong perfume.
However, for such a good scrub for clearing and reducing red of blackheads and pimples, it is so worth it! If they made the fragrance more subtle, and maybe the cleanser more translucent so it's pretty, this would easily be 5 stars.
Tips: Just be careful to use it only 2-3 times a week as it suggests, as it can be really drying on the skin otherwise. Also use a cloth to help rinse as the granules are very fine and can get in your eyes.
St ives have done it again. If you like the apricot scrub you will love this. The scrub smells devine, and spreads over your skin easily. I love the way my skin felt so much smoother after the first use - the results are pretty much instant. After use, I found that foundation went on a lot cleaner. There was no need to moisturize as the scrub left my skin feeling dewy.
Tips: Use the scrub in the shower because you will actually want to use it all over your body!
I usually use St Ives blemish control scrub and thought I would switch it up a bit and try this out. I like the packaging, simple but looks nice and modern. It comes in a 150 ml tube and is easy to squeeze the scrub out.
The scrub itself is green and sort of like a paste. An odd texture to me. It has a strong scent but is quite nice. I apply to my face and give it a good rub around but it definately is far too delicate and not scrubby enough for me. If I am going to use a scrub I want it to feel like one.
It did leave my skin feeling clean but I can get that from my regular cleanser. I need more from this. I have a few blackheads around my nose area and it didn't help them in any way.
I would not use this again and will stick to my blemish control scrub.
I do not get too many black heads now but thought I would give this product a try as I like green tea scent and their apricot scrub. I got it from the rewards Vault. The product is green and says it is all natural green tea and olive extracts. I heard good things about olive oil. It is supposed to calm and soothe. I like that this product is not over harsh on the skin in terms of the exfoliating granules but felt like I was still giving my skin a nice clean. The green thick product smelt nice but not of green tea. I did not notice a huge difference in terms of less redness but that is not to say it does not help because my skin can go red anyway due to heat in the shower and pink undertones. I cannot really comment on if it gets rid of black heads but it is a nice product to use to clean the skin that does not feel like you are potentially hurting your skin by scrubbing to hard and making little abrasions with sharp granules. It was a nice change to the apricot scrub and after use my skin felt soft and clean. the packaging of this product is fairly good because on the back it states how it is in terms of the exfoliation roughness/feeling. You can still get a nice deep clean with this scrub and I think it is goof for sensitive skins too. I would re use the price is okay and if you like natural product you may enjoy these however the entire product it self may not be totally natural.
Now this might be gross but I actually suffer from blackheads not only on my face but in my armpits (sees the town folk with their pitchforks charging towards me)
I had a few scrubs on the go when I got this green tea blackhead clearing scrub so decided to really put it to the test by using in the shower, as a skin scrub for all areas of my body and wow did it impress me.
The fragance is fresh but not overpowering and the squeeze tube is a soft plastic so you are able to squeeze the very last drop out which is a big bonus for me. Brightly coloured green with a slight grit to the texture this scrub smooths onto the skin in a more gentle fashion to some other scrubs, but it has power and after only a few days of use I noticed that almost all those problems areas were free from those pesky blighters.
It has landed in my shopping trolley this week as I ran out just the other day and I already miss using it in the shower.
I've used the St Ives apricot scrub alot in the past so I was really keen to try this one when I saw it in the beauty vault. The packaging is a white squeezy tube with green writing, a picture of green tea leaves and the St Ives brand name at the top. The scrub is a green paste that smells really refreshing. The texture is quite smooth with just a little bit of grit so it's quite gentle on my face. I've been using it 2-3 times a week and I'm really liking it, it leaves my skin soft and refreshed everytime. I didn't notice it clearing my blackheads, although I don't really get alot of them anyway and it didn't calm any redness but I would definitely keep buying this one because of the smell and how it leaves my face feeling, it does really clean it well.
i really enjoyed this product, i've heard mixed reviews regarding the St. Ives range so wasn't sure what to expect honestly. I liked the packaging of it, it was sleek and easy to use, the product itself worked really well! it wasn't to rough on the skin, which is great personally as a lot of exfoliant products rub my skin red and raw, this one didn't, yet still managed to remove dirt and make my face feel clean and new - so am very impressed! washes off well, no strong scent, am very impressed and will continue to use and most likely repurchase!
Tips: A little goes a long way