St. Ives

Facial Scrub Apricot Blemish Control

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A deep-cleansing facial scrub that uses walnut shell powder and salicylic acid to clear breakouts and smooth uneven texture. This is a heavy-duty physical exfoliant that doesn't mess around, making it a go-to for those who prefer a very tactile, scrubby sensation. It's quite intensive, so it's best reserved for a once-weekly reset when skin feels particularly congested.

Good to know

Methylisothiazolinone (MI)

Known sensitizer. Banned in EU leave-on products since 2016, still allowed in rinse-off at low concentrations.

EU regulated

3 verdicts

Good

rough but effective

It definitely cleared up my blackheads, but the scrub is way too abrasive for daily use. I use it once a week.

CleverDove9062 months ago
Good

uneven exfoliation

The salicylic acid helps with breakouts, but the scrub particles are too large and rough. It's not a gentle exfoliation.

GrandFalcon4821 months ago

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