St. Ives Naturally Clear Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub

cheap? yes. effective on my dry skin? no

PROS: • It's budget friendly, you pay less than $4, and it's worth every cent. • It removes the dead skin cells, which makes your skin feel/look smoother. • It minimizes my large pores. I've noticed that my large pores are now a tad bit less noticeable. • It being 100% natural is a really big thing for me. I have sensitive skin, so I'm very cautious of what I put on my face. • There is a good amount of product in the tube. There is 170 g of products in the tube, I've been using this for the past month and it's barely put a dent in the tube. CONS: • The first time I used this I got a minor breakout. Out of nowhere, a pimple appeared on my cheek, the very next day. Instead of throwing it away, I gave it another chance. Oh how glad I am that I did! • The beads are huge, and I prefer rounded beads. The beads can be way too rough on the skin. the beads are larger and have noticeably sharper edges than most. • It can be extremely drying. Exfoliation can be drying, everyone knows that. After I use this, dry patches randomly appear all over my face. No Bueno. I have to apply layers and layers of moisturizer, and my skin appears dry and flaky.

January 17, 2014