Showing posts with label facial cleansers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label facial cleansers. Show all posts

2/05/2012

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub 5 oz (140 g) Review

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub 5 oz
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I like the Aveeno products I've tried, including this one. However, considering the reasons I purchased this product, I would have to say I'm disappointed with it. This product is generally not working for me.

First of all, some others here mention the smaller beads. That might seem like a small concern. However, I think the beads are the reason this product won't work for everyone--I believe that this product is mainly for those with sensitive skin, and that's what they should advertise so the rest of us can save our money. I can see how big/harsh beads can irritate some people's skin, and I've seen reviews of this product where many people have mentioned a scrub by St. Ives as an example of a harsh scrub. However, unless you have that problem of most scrubs irritating your skin, the seemingly non-existent beads in this product are just not going to get the job done on your skin...or maybe it will, but it will take a long time.

Second, this product claims to do some things I don't think it does, or maybe--again--it only does it for those with sensitive skin. For example, I have not seen my skin "brighten" so much as look shiny/oily in certain spots, particularly my forehead. Another thing is I do have uneven skin tone and texture, and it is not doing a thing for that. The product also doesn't really lather that well (unless maybe your face is soaked?), so I, personally, have to keep squeezing more out and wetting my face to get enough on as you need to rub this scrub in pretty good and for a while.

Third, I assumed that a product that would exfoliate the skin would also help with acne and have been led to believe by some reviews I've seen that it HAS helped some people with acne. In fact, the reason I bought this product in the first place is that my mother has it and suggested it for my skin. I used hers at her house a few times and liked the way it made my skin feel, so I decided to buy one of my own. At its price, now I'm kind of sorry I did. My acne is just the same as ever--pimples/scars did not fade one bit with this product--and, in fact, every time after using this product the same spot on my chin has become inflamed, i.e. itching/stinging sensation that just would not go away (this would go on for hours) and a raised spot, kind of like a small swelling. The last time I used this product, I applied it to my forehead and cheeks only and my chin did not become inflamed. Aside from that slight inflammation, it's as if the product does nothing but moisturizes my face, not exfoliate it.

I give the product two stars because I did like how it made my skin feel in general, especially right after using it. If I want to moisturize my skin, I will definitely use it. But I've already moved on to another product to try and treat my acne and help with skin tone/texture, Clean & Clear Oxygenating Scrub. I've been using this for a very short amount of time, but I can already note some key differences--bigger beads, a much nicer feel after using it (definitely feels amazing and like it's working), some of my pimples feel like they are shrinking within an hour of usage, skin feels INCREDIBLY soft (even my hands), don't have to use much to rub it on your face and feel it working, etc. I think this Clean & Clear scrub is going to be what I was looking for and might recommend this to people who need a stronger scrub than Aveeno's but a scrub that's not TOO strong (this C&C scrub says it's good for daily use just as Aveeno's does), but I will write a separate review under that product after I've used it more and can report more reliably. As for this Aveeno scrub, I have the foam cleanser and I'm not sure I can tell the difference between the foam cleanser and this scrub. If you have one, don't buy the other...

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Product Description:
Gently exfoliates for even tone and texture. With moisture-rich soy extracts and gentle microbeads. Soap-free. Oil-free. Hypoallergenic. Noncomedogenic. Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub helps improve skin tone, texture, and clarity to reveal brighter, more radiant skin. This unique formula combines natural soy extracts with smooth, round microbeads to gently exfoliate while you cleanse, leaving skin soft, smooth and even-looking. Good for everyday use and gentle enough for sensitive skin, Aveeno Skin Brightener Daily Scrub leaves skin looking and feeling cleaner, smoother and radiantly healthy.

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8/11/2011

Gentle Beauty Liquid Soap by Olivella Review

Gentle Beauty Liquid Soap by Olivella
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another reviewer raved about the fragrance but i find it overbearing. also, the label on the front says it is hypoallergenic but as it contains perfume and several other chemical ingredients clearly listed on the back label, i don't see how this can be true. and the coup de grace, is that the front label also claims it is made from italian virgin olive oil but this is not listed on the ingredients; instead it says it has potassium olivate--this just might be the chemical name for olive oil, but it sounds odd to me. anyhow, the bottom line is that this is not a pleasant soap to use. i recommend savon de marseilles, which i also bought on amazon several months ago and which i am going back to.

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B00070QQ88

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3/09/2011

Olivella Liquid Soap Review

Olivella Liquid Soap
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Italian olive oil is a decadent pleasure. This lovely soap has all the wonderful emolient qualities of that wonderful olive oil. The description of the product neglected to mention if this soap was scented. I'm delighted to say that it is. I'm not sure what the scent is from but it is lovely. A great soap for showering. Worth the price!

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Olivella All Natural 100% Virgin Olive Oil Face and Body Pump Soap From Italy is made from real liquid vegetable soap derived from olive oil. The benefits of virgin olive oil for skin care are well documented through centuries of use.

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