St Ive's Elements Microdermabrasion

Whenever I think of St Ive's, I think of apricot scrubs. I have used a few of these over the years, but to be honest, I'm not that keen. The apricot smell, the grainy yet creamy feel, I don't know, but I just don't really like them. I do like a good scrub though, so am always on the look out for a more heavy duty type one, these 'daily use' ones just don't cut it! So, when I heard about St Ive's new elements range, I knew I had to try them! I got the microdermabrasion, and the warming scrub, but I'm just going to talk about the microdermabrasion for now.

 You get 125ml of product, for £4.99. Of course, I did not pay full price, I waited for a cheeky 2 for £6. I got it in Superdrug, the only place I have actually seen it.

I quite like the packaging, it looks fresh, and I guess elemental! I like scrubs in a tube, no scooping of product required.

What does it claim to do?

It claims to reveal 'younger looking, refined skin' on the front, and on the back-'micro-fine mineral crystals, smooth away dead skin cells to expose a younger looking, re-surfaced complexion that is radiant and glowing' . It goes on to say- 'Powerful yet gentle enough to use frequently, your skin is left feeling mosturised, fresh and renewed'. It contains 'Natural ingredients- Delicate micro-fine mineral crystals, Chamomile to soothe and vitamin E to nourish'

Wow, sounds amazing doesn't it? Well, the first time I used it I liked it. It has a nice smell, kind of clean, more than fragrant. It has a thick gel like texture, which is slightly grainy, but not so much that I didn't like it.

The instructions say to work it into a creamy lather, and then apply to damp skin in a circular motion. Now, I didn't find it lathered amazingly, and it took quite alot of effort to get some lather. It does feel nice while applying, its not too abrasive, and can be worked in well. As I said, the first time I used it, I liked it, and felt that it left my skin nice and smooth. However, I used it the other day,  and I was just lazing about the house, so didn't use any other products after it. A few hours later, my face was super greasy! I do have oily skin normally, but this was a bit extreme! Maybe if I had toned afterwards, it might have been better. I didn't really notice my skin looking miraculously younger or more refined, but do you ever after using a product?

Overall, I think its an ok product, but maybe not so suited to oily skin. I think in terms of value, it was ok for the price I paid, but maybe the full price is a bit steep.

I have tried the other elements product I got, the warming scrub, but will have a few more goes and report back.

Whats your favourite facial scrub?





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