After the St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub, I wanted to try something different from their range and ended up picking this interesting sounding St. Ives Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub. Heads up, I am a reptile for the most part of the year so I love me a good scrub and in fact, I am kind of a scrub hoarder. So I got this scrub because how often do you even hear Pink Lemon? At least, I never had before and the citrusy combo seemed quite appealing to me. But how did it fare for its ‘Even and Bright’ claims? You will soon (and by soon, I mean soon, since we won’t linger) find out.
The first time I tried this scrub, I noticed how much gentler it felt than the apricot one, but soon learned that if I take more amount of the product, it gets scrubbier. Formulation-wise too this is runnier in comparison with any of the scrubs I have ever used and surprisingly soapy when applied over the damp skin. To top that off, it smells nice but extremely detergent-y! I don’t mind any of that, though since I really love the scrub for the job it does. However, since it is soapy I prefer creamier scrubs during winter time because my skin dries out readily. The scrub itself is made up of teenie-tiny white particles and pink beads, as you can see in the circle within the photo.
Basically, this St. Ives scrub, as mentioned earlier, claims to even and brighten out the skin, both of which I do find to be true. Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub is what I rely on when I get extra tanned on a sunny day for de-tanning afterwards. That doesn’t mean it instantly flips through the skin tones by 5 shades or unnaturally, but the results are visibly amusing. It always leaves my skin looking brighter and softer. The citrus extracts perhaps do work their charm and this alone gives a salon facial look.
The good thing about the brand is that it makes paraben-free products out of natural ingredients and that makes me want to buy more of it. Also, St. Ives packaging is so tidy, the tube is easy to dispense product from and the lid snugly clicks. I would definitely recommend this scrub to you guys because I have been using it for around past 9-10 months, switching up with other scrubs I own, and Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange has made its way in my all-time favourites.
Price: Around 400 PKR
Amount: 170 g
Availability: I picked mine at Imtiaz Supermarket.
Is the brightening effect similar to the St Ives fresh skin scrub?
Nope, it is different and actually better.
Nice review! 🙂 product should be viewed :p
I added a shot of the product on the left side of the photo, in case you didn't notice. 🙂 x
I'm also a fan of St. Ives' products but haven't try this one, Thanks for the review! x
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I want to try more from their range myself.
Yes It is in my wishlist because I had read good reviews regarding this scrub on some of my favorite blogs. I so want to buy it but right now I'm planning to finish my Petal fresh scrub. Great review and pictures Jadirah! Eid Mubarak to you and your family:)
Chaste & Beautiful
I will forever be trying out new scrubs too! Hope you had a great Eid. xx
I love trying new scrubs as well and have been a fan of St.ives products lately. In winters dry skin needs creamier scrubs like you said. I would definitely buying this one in my next purchase. Great review.
I hope you like it too!
as soon as I realized there are exfoliating masks out there, I've stopped using scrubs. I had a salt scrub but I rarely used it. Though it made my face soft, the abrasiveness wasn't good for my skin.. I literally just removed my exfoliating mask and now sitting with a hydrating mask, typing this comment 🙂 I reviewed them on my blog if you want to check them out. It's the "Pacifica" post 🙂
Ayre
I bought an exfoliating mask too but still testing it. I have dry skin so I do need a proper scrub. 🙂 I will check out your post!
This sounds interesting! Specially the citrus-y combo! I'm gonna give this one a try (:
I know, I found it intriguing too!
I love the St.Ives apricot face scrub, one of the best I have used and I have repurchased it so many times now.
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I used to be more of a Freeman gal until they changed the formulation of their scrubs. St. Ives it is now. 🙂
Seems like a decent product and me (Deepika) and my co-blogger Samra dig St. Ives products anyway! Will try for sure… Thanks for the review.
I need to pick up more of their scrubs soon now!