St Ives Invigorating Apricot Scrub Review

I was introduced to St Ives when I was a teenager. My cousin left me a sample and I found that it was awesome for my acne ridden skin. Made my skin really smooth and soft. However I couldnt find it back home so I had to leave it at that.

When in NZ, I managed to grab myself a tube of it. It did do all that it had said. My skin was back to its pre acne stage. Nice, smooth with clean pores. The scent itself was okay and not in your face types. The only problem it seems to have is that the apricot shell bits are not smooth and are too rough for sensitive skin. Thus I have stopped using it for the time being. Depending on skin types this is a good budget friendly scrub.

This was one of the very first scrubs I used as a teenager. This scrub unfortunately is is too harsh for my sensitive facial skin. I suffered bad redness after using this and my skin felt sore. I now use Oasis fruit smoothie as it is much move delicate but effective. I ended up using this on my body instead. My skin felt clean without feeling like it's been stripped of all its good oils. It is great for skin prep before a tan and helps my moisturiser absorb better into my skin as it's much smoother. I would recommend only using this once a week as it does a very good job exfoliating.

I have been using this scrub for years and I like it. It's a good price face scrub and I would buy it on special which was even better. I would only use it once or twice a week as the exfoliating bits are quite harsh so it really gives my skin a good scrub and leaves it nice and smooth. I have used it on my body aswell which I found great. It can make your skin a little dry afterwards so moisturising straight after is best. Was good to use at night if my face was a bit oily.

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.

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.

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 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.