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I have oily skin with large pores and am on tretinoin for acne/anti-aging. I also live in coastal New England, so my skin is super dehydrated and flakey during the winter - it’s not pleasant! I was looking for a physical exfoliant to have on rotation when a flannel doesn’t cut it. I purchased a travel size of this after reading the rave reviews and oh my gosh, it did not disappoint! In fact, I purchased the full size after using this only once!! The consistency is thick and luxurious and it is gentle, yet surprisingly effective. I use this whenever my skin is particularly flakey or looking dull and it really makes a difference in brightness and texture. Since I don’t use this daily, I find shaking the bottle a few times before use helps the formulation and mixes in any exfoliating beads that may sink to the bottom. Don’t let the price scare you off - a little goes a very long way! Overall, I highly recommend this if you are looking for a hearty, effective physical exfoliant.

Too expensive..Not a good smell .Reminds me of Cerave cream face wash.Cheaper than this and works better.Cereve is better.

This is a nice rose scent, but it gives me a horrible headache. Perfumes usually don’t bother me but there’s something in this that gives me a migraine. I opted for 7 Virtues’s Rose Amber from Sephora, which is derived from natural ingredients (and is cruelty free). No headache and I can still enjoy a nice rose scent.