Essentials Microdermabrasion Scrub

I had high hopes for this exfoliant but I will not be purchasing it again. The beads are made of aluminum oxide, and I am not convinced that this is a safe ingredient. There are conflicting reports about the safety of aluminum oxide and until these are resolved I will steer clear of using it on my skin.

Also, I think that mechanical exfoliants can cause damage to the skin, by breaking …Read more

One of the best scrubs I've tried. It has the perfect texture -- like fine sand in a cream -- and my skin looked more clear and radiant after one use. I have used this all over my body in addition to my face. It's great on hands! I use it on my T-zone a few times a week, and on my whole face once a week. I am having better results with this than with chemical peels. I already have a …Read more

This is a very, very nice scrub. Yes, it has that Lemon-Pledge-y scent to it, but by using it before I wash my face, I've eliminated that problem (I can tolerate it for the short time it's on my skin). When I saw that it had pumice in it I thought it might be harsh, but it's quite smooth and the scrub particles are miniscule, so it exfoliates thoroughly without injuring the skin. I …Read more

I found this at TJ Maxx for $6.99, and after using it once, I went back and bought the last 2 they had left. This is a pretty fabulous product. I' m 48 yo, combo skin, no acne or acne marks. I am starting to feel like my face looks great for my age as far as no wrinkles, but it just seems "dull", and not as vibrant as it was say 5 years ago. I have been using this twice a …Read more

Of all the microdermabrasion-esque scrubs I’ve tried (approximately 10, ranging from high end dermatologist branded to drugstore chic range) this had the quickest efficacy. Immediately after I used it in the shower, I was able to see visible brightening and renewal on an overall, but nothing specifically for discoloration or spots. That was just my first look when I stepped out of the shower. It …Read more

I absolutely LOVE this scrub. My face used to be marked with scars from cystic acne break outs and this product helps tons! It's so worth the price since you don't use a lot of product. I use it every other night because my skin has a tendency to build up oil and dirt. It keeps my face looking so soft and glowy! It doesn't smell the most best, but that doesn't matter since …Read more

I agree with other MUAers. This is a very effective exfoliating scrub with fine crystals, which in my opinion are much better than larger grains in other products. It leaves my skin feeling fresh and polished. But the smell is a real turn off. It smells like citrus household cleaner and is really strong. I got this product in my Birchbox, but won't be purchasing the full size because of …Read more

I got this for free from Ipsy after they made a small shipping mistake on my account.
I was so excited to try it because I have been curious about this brand. This is definitely the BEST manual exfoliator I have ever used. My skin was much smoother and brighter after using.
When I run out I will definitely by more!

I purchased this after my trusty Neutrogena Deep Clean face scrub was reformulated and no longer did the job, and I am so glad I did! As far as manual exfoliators go, this is the best one that I've ever tried. The granules of sea salt are super fine, and you can really feel it working as you are massaging your face. It is abrasive, but just enough to really get a deep clean - I have …Read more

It took me almost a year to find this product!!! It's been out of stock for so long that I thought it was phased out. After using it, and I was applying a serum, I was like, wow, my face is sooooooooooooo smooth but I thought, maybe it's just my hands because it's been scrubbing my face but on the 2nd day, my face still feels the same and I asked my mum to use it and when I touched …Read more