(image from Elizabeth Arden)The product uses polyethylene as the exfoliating agent. When finely ground, this synthetic ingredient is often used in facial/body scrubs. The base of the scrub (which holds the exfoliating agent) is very emollient, as coconut oil and shea butter are second and third on the ingredient list. Not surprisingly, the scrub has a rich and creamy texture.
I feel that this is quite a heavy-duty facial scrub, as the base is densely filled with the polyethylene beads. The scrub doesn’t feel harsh on the skin, but the exfoliating beads are definitely working very hard. The scrub does leave the skin polished and conditioned, and it rinses well enough so that it doesn’t leave the skin filmy. However, personally, for my oily skin, I prefer facial scrubs with a less emollient base.
Overall, I would recommend this product to those with dry skin. It is able to create a smoother appearance for the skin while the occlusive emollients are able to condition the skin. For those with oily skin, gel-based scrubs should be more ideal.
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Sounds good for dry skin… Maybe my mother will like it. Thanks for the review!
I think this can work really well for me in winter, when my skin is drier. It's difficult for me to find a mild yet efficient scrub for those months!
Thanks for the recommendation, PJ! :D
Hi Tracy,
You are very welcome! I think it definitely suits dry skin more than oily skin. Hope your mother will like it. :)
Thank you very much for your comment! :)
Hi Eru,
I do think it should suit those with dry skin, but I probably wouldn't describe it as a mild scrub (even with all the emollients). If you would like to try this, do test it at the counter or request a trial sample. Hope it will work well for you. :)
Thank you very much for your comment again! :)