This scrub smells exactly like a boozy lemonade you’d sip on a patio. Don’t let the sweet scent fool you — this thing has *grit*.
The granules don’t dissolve. They hang around, scraping your face until you rinse. That’s either a win or a warning sign.
It’s a physical + chemical exfoliant in one tube. $30. Ole Henriksen claims it resurfaces skin in 60 seconds. I called BS — then tried it.
Sugar & Pumice
Gritty enough to feel like a real scrub, but pumice gives it that industrial edge.
AHAs (Glycolic + Lactic)
They’re in there, but low enough on the list that the physical exfoliation does the heavy lifting.
Vitamin C
More of a glow promise than a delivery system. Don’t rely on it for brightening.
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The hero is actually the pumice — fine volcanic rock. It’s what gives that satisfying scrubby feel. The AHAs are just backup dancers. They help loosen dead skin so the grit can sweep it off.
- Pumice: Physically buffs away dead skin cells in real time
- Glycolic Acid: Chemical exfoliant that works between scrubs
- Lactic Acid: Gentler AHA, adds a little hydration
- Lemon Extract: Mostly scent. Barely active at this concentration
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Texture is thick — almost like wet sand. You need to massage *lightly*. Press too hard and your face will feel raw by rinse time. I learned this the hard way.
Week 2 update: My skin looked smoother but felt tighter. Had to cut back to once a week instead of the suggested 2-3 times. That’s the unsexy truth.
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Texture improved — no question. Those tiny bumps on my forehead? Gone. But my cheeks got angry if I used it near my nose. Patch test your cheekbones. Trust me.
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Good scrub. Not for sensitive skin. Not for daily use. But if you miss the satisfaction of a real polish and can handle the grit, it delivers.