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Blossom79 on 5/31/2012 12:45:00 AM more reviews by Blossom79

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I LOVE this. I work outside so have to wear sunblock which just never seems to wash off, so I like to feel like I am really getting clean. This does that. I don't stir it first (not sure why people feel the need). It smells great although it is a bit messy sometimes. This is definatly staying my favourite facewash.

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Nicola92 on 5/27/2012 7:04:00 PM more reviews by Nicola92

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I only recieved a sample of this and was eager to try it out, my acne medication was making my skin flake and so my make up was hard to apply. I hoped this would exfoliate my face well, but it failed to remove any of the flakes and felt very harsh on my usually oily skin. I ended up using the rest of the sample on my legs, definately won't be purchasing!

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Loveaddict3 on 5/20/2012 10:34:00 PM more reviews by Loveaddict3

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this product because the lady that does my facials told me to get a really good exfoliater. I decided to go with ocean salt because of the previous reviews and the fact that its all natural. It smells wonderful and I'm typically not sensitive to products, but I will say that after I mixed the product in the container (this is a must before using the product for the first time) and after applying it, it did start to sting. I tolerated it as much as I could and then rinsed it off. It did make my skin really smooth, and I look forward to hopefully seeing results with it as I continue to use it. You don't need too much too so a little will go a long way.

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justwannabepretty on 5/19/2012 4:18:00 AM more reviews by justwannabepretty

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Tan   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I love the smell of this product so much I wanna eat it. It didn't have any harsh effects on my skin like many are complaining about maybe because I got use to it. But it didn't have much good effects either, just a simple face scrub, no big deal.

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sellery on 5/6/2012 1:37:00 AM more reviews by sellery

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Grey    

As a body scrub I love this and feel very well scrubbed and invigorated. However as a facial scrub it really irritates my skin. I would think that it would be irritating to anyone as it contains some sort of menthol and contains scrubbing particles which are not recommended by any derm or beauty expert for your face.

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*TOP REVIEWER* patty88 on 5/5/2012 2:16:00 AM more reviews by patty88

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Black    

Once again, yet another great product from Lush. At first I was wary of trying Ocean Salt, thinking that scrubbing with sea salt would be harsh, and what's more, scrubbing your face with it! I had once used a sea salt product (body) and it wasn't good. But I decided to give Lush's a try after so many raves from others. And it has lived up to its reputation. Lovely smell, and not at all harsh for my face. Now, on most days I will end up my shower with using this on both face and body. Because of its salt content, it's really great for insect bites on your body because salt helps to heal such bites. It can sometimes hurt the bites a bit, but no biggies. It's really great for the face- really brightens and makes for a great scrub for your nose areas. I also had a bad patch of very rough skin on the top of my foot and just one scrub with Ocean Salt (I did it dry), and not only was it completely gone, but my foot remained soft and no more dry skin. This one is for keeps, and a definitely repurchase forever!

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pammie0415 on 4/26/2012 7:54:00 PM more reviews by pammie0415

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I was always very sensitive to scents so I never went to the LUSH store at my mall but my friend finally convinced me to give it a go recently. On my first trip there, I picked up this and the lip scrub. I'm loving both products not just because they smell soo yummy but also because they really make my skin smooth. I definitely wouldn't use this every day though as it is quite rough on the skin. But I see this as a great once a week facial scrub. I'm usually very sensitive to facial products and a lot of stuff break me out. But I haven't had trouble with this yet. I use to make my own facial scrub from fine grain sea salt, lemon juice and honey. So for the budget conscience out there, it might be much much cheaper to make your own. I've never added vodka to mine but maybe that's something to try next time I decide to make my own batch.

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hannahka on 4/9/2012 2:34:00 PM more reviews by hannahka

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Brown    

I have tried lots of different exfoliators - from super cheap to super expensive .. BUT..

I LOVE this product! It smells devine and works a charm.
The only problem I have is that it can over-stimulate my skin a little too much if I use it more then once a week, causing it to dry out and break out. But if I use it once a week, It leaves me with beautiful glowing healthy smooth skin!

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littlelambmary on 4/2/2012 11:45:00 AM more reviews by littlelambmary

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

OMG i love this! It removed a wart near my armpit. I had one and suddenly after using this a couple of times it's gone! and i'm sure this is the one that made it go away because this is the only new product that i'm using at the moment. Plus it makes my skin glow and smooth!

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prinxxshelly on 3/31/2012 11:04:00 PM more reviews by prinxxshelly

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

I LOVE this product! I use it a couple times a week and it makes my skin feel as soft as a baby's bottom!!! I can definitely see the difference in my skin on days i dont use it. The product really helps with redness. After i use the product i really notice that any redness i had before lessens or completely disappears! I would definitely recommend this product to everyone I know!

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flyingcolours on 3/19/2012 11:03:00 PM more reviews by flyingcolours

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Love this! I use it a few times a week, probably more than recommended, but my skin seems to be able to handle that. I like to exfoliate regularly because my skin starts feeling rough and looking dull quickly if I don't. It's a great exfoliant and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. It smells great too. The first couple of times I used it it stung, but then my skin seemed to adjust and it has been fine since. It smells good too! Some of the salt pieces are pretty big, however, which can make it feel pretty harsh sometimes so you do have to be careful. I live in the UK and was in Lush recently where they told me that they've just reformulated this so the salt pieces are smaller - have yet to try that out but I think it will be an improvement. Anyway, I see myself regularly buying this, as it does such a great job of keeping my skin smooth and clear.

One thing, avoid this if you have a cut on your hand or anywhere else that the product might get to - it's full of salt so it'll sting!

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*TOP REVIEWER* bloodymerry52 on 3/15/2012 12:21:00 PM more reviews by bloodymerry52

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I have used this product off and on for about 3 years. Yes it is expensive as hell, but I think you get what you pay for. I adore the scent...margaritas and the beach. It is a little cheaper if you order it from the UK website. The UK version has bigger salt pieces and the NA version has smaller salt pieces, if that matters to you. I've read other reviews where people actually scoop out the product, stick it in the blender to chop up the huge salt pieces, and scoop everything back into the pot. Sounds like a lot of work, but if the huge pieces of salt bother you that much, give it a shot. Personally I think you need to have oily skin in order to tolerate daily use, otherwise it might be too harsh. You can use it as a cleanser or exfoliator. It will sting a little, but not unbearable. It makes my skin really soft and smooth when I rinse it off. It's also wonderful to use on the hands. Coat your hands and nails with Lemony Flutter, then a small amount of Ocean Salt and gently scrub over hands and nails. When you rinse, your hands will be super smooth and soft! It's also great to exfoliate the body prior to applying self tanners.

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ElleDay on 3/15/2012 6:56:00 AM more reviews by ElleDay

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

First off, I LOVE THIS!!!
I'm just finishing off my first tub, but I am defnitely repurchasing as it's become a staple part of my skincare routine.

If you've got blackheads, this is the one for you. It doesn't get rid of all of your blackheads, but it's got rid of quite a few of mine! I know this is a weekly sort of scrub thing but I use it once daily and my skin doesn't tear or anything.

This does sting a little bit, but definitly bearable. But if you''ve got an open cut or big zit that you've been picking at, it will sting far more in those areas. But it can be expected with it's ingredients.

Defnitely try it, so worth the price. LUSH packaging is known for being very bland, I don't care though, the products are good enough for me! xx

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laninaimantada on 3/10/2012 2:45:00 AM more reviews by laninaimantada

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This is a good exfoliator, but nothing amazing. you canget better results from others that are way cheaper.

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*TOP REVIEWER* muse97 on 3/6/2012 6:37:00 PM more reviews by muse97

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This is okay, but due to it's harshness I wouldn't buy it again. The grains of salt in it are too large. I feel like I'm damaging my face when I use it there, but it's not so harsh on the rest of my skin. There are other scrubs out there that are better.

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rainbowj63 on 3/3/2012 8:43:00 PM more reviews by rainbowj63

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

Mmm not sure on this one, I think my crystals are just too big, I dont find it harsh though I have educated my skin to be exfoliated within an inch of its life so I suspect my skin is quite hardy though thin lol. I think this is a good cleanser but you need microfine particles to do a really good scrub. This is great for a break out dab a bit on and leave it, but you would be better off with a handful of cane suger (for the glycolic acid) and some olive oil for a better natual exfoliation to be honest but it does smell great, so I will use it up and may but again. But it is expensive.

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*TOP REVIEWER* gconn on 3/3/2012 1:29:00 AM more reviews by gconn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black, Straight   Eyes: Black    

NO WAY am I using this on my face! It's WAY WAY WAY too harsh! Yes, I tried mixing it and letting it sit for a couple weeks. In fact, I tried this once a week for a month to see if it would agree with my skin. Same results every time - it feels like GRAVEL on my face. I love the avocado and lime base, and would absolutely love it if they took the giant grains of salt out and replaced them with smaller, finer ones. Maybe this would for someone else, but it's just not for me.

Good as a body exfoliator. Definitely leaves my skin feeling smooth, with a little help with hydration. Not worth the price, though.

The top of the container gets stuck and is hard to open sometimes.

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makemeup001 on 2/17/2012 4:02:00 PM more reviews by makemeup001

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I got this, hoping it would be a great exfoliator. It worked, as in I could feel it scrubbing, but I didn't notice anything beneficial afterwards. I'm so disappointed! After about a week of using it, I also discovered what parabens were and I saw that it contained a few parabens, so that put me off it further. Threw it away; what a damn waste!
It accidentally got into my mouth a few times and it tastes really salty and bitter. Eurgh! The smell was the only decent thing about this product, therefore being awarded 1 only.
Stay away from this horrible product :(

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sweetiepea161616 on 2/15/2012 3:55:00 AM more reviews by sweetiepea161616

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy   Eyes: Green    

This is one expensive salt scrub, but it makes your face feel like buttah! I absolutely love this. The salt is really fine so it doesn't scrape your face off, and the smell... omg! It smells like margaritas and the ocean. And sometimes I accidentally get a little in my mouth when I use it but it kinda tastes like a margarita so I don't really mind. lol

One thing I have to mention is that I always buy LUSH stuff from the UK because it's cheaper (although their prices have been steadily going up lately in the UK. Boo hoo) but this is one product that is NOT the same. The UK version absolutely sucks and the salt crystals are huge, like shards of glass (supposedly they are changing this soon though since people are unhappy with it). So I always shell out more money for the USA version.

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*TOP REVIEWER* blushie on 2/12/2012 11:56:00 PM more reviews by blushie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

St. Ives Apricot Scrub is my favourite scrub, because it is so gritty and I notice a difference in my skin texture and the number of spots I get if I don't use it. Ocean Salt is quite a bit more in price than St. Ives, but the chunky salt suspended in the bright blue and white cream with a yummy citrus cocktail scent sucked me right in. I've used it 2-4 times a week for about a fortnight now. Make to stir in the thick crust of blue salt on-top first, since that contributes to the "chunkiness" that you see in-store. The texture is quite nice, it's a cream with small salt crystals and the occasional rock salt crystal. It doesn't feel as "scrubby" as St Ives though, which is disappointing. It does soften and smooth my skin quite well, but not quite as well as the apricot scrub. Also, it doesn't seem to keep spots and blackheads away as effectively either. It does leave my skin glowing and rosey though, which is nice. I said "no" to repurchase, it's more of a maybe though. Considering a scrub 1/3 the price works well for me, I can't really justify buying it again...but it's such a fun product to use and it smells really lovely.

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