tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post1683902724784537886..comments2024-03-23T14:08:24.794-07:00Comments on Nouveau Cheap: Review: St. Ives Exfoliate & Nourish Coconut Oil Scrub (For Face)G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-2767720928491899442017-04-08T12:16:52.941-07:002017-04-08T12:16:52.941-07:00That sucks that it can't oil cleanse and scrub...That sucks that it can't oil cleanse and scrub all in one. :( Good to know, thank you for the review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394879611649921654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-48902120581805827932017-04-04T20:35:10.645-07:002017-04-04T20:35:10.645-07:00I was actually taught to exfoliate and then cleans...I was actually taught to exfoliate and then cleanse so this should work for me. However, I have it, and putting it on my face was weird to me. Now I always use it in the shower without thinking that my hands and face are already wet. I'm not sure how much that affects it really. I'm planning on using this one up, and then going back to the Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange (?) St. Ives scrub. I go between that one and the Green Tea scrub.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175530219776840343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-16435471279764979852017-04-04T20:09:43.750-07:002017-04-04T20:09:43.750-07:00I'm SO glad that you not only found a workarou...I'm SO glad that you not only found a workaround for this product, but a useful way to incorporate it into your daily routine! That's fantastic!! So glad you shared. Thank you! :) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-85837001780522522482017-04-04T20:05:39.785-07:002017-04-04T20:05:39.785-07:00Lol Heidi! I can never resist those Big Lots/clear...Lol Heidi! I can never resist those Big Lots/clearance shelf impulse purchases. Get back to me in 6 mos and lemme know what you think? ;)G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-82494323934746814982017-04-04T20:03:44.314-07:002017-04-04T20:03:44.314-07:00Lol great minds, Robin! ;)
I'm so glad you fo...Lol great minds, Robin! ;)<br /><br />I'm so glad you found my review useful. And yeah, cleansing oil followed by a scrub is my preference right now. :)G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-89472815840090099212017-04-04T20:01:40.266-07:002017-04-04T20:01:40.266-07:00Yeah, they're nowhere near the size of the apr...Yeah, they're nowhere near the size of the apricot and walnut shell pieces in the orgin St Ives apricot scrub, but I personally prefer silica for exfoliation. That's what is in the St Ives Green Tea Scrub (about the same size as the silica in the Kiehls microdermabrasion scrub, for reference). If you're looking for a new economical scrub to try, I suggest the green tea formula. :)G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-62867035378438043242017-04-04T19:53:03.065-07:002017-04-04T19:53:03.065-07:00Hey girlie! I like your idea, but even the slighte...Hey girlie! I like your idea, but even the slightest trace of oil in my tub drives Mr G insane (he slipped once after I used a rather greasy body scrub and I felt SO badly about that!) so I'm scared to even bring this into the shower. Lol. BUT, you have me wanting to try this on my hands! I'll get back to you after I try that. Thanks for the inspiration. :)G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-65339701135134397332017-04-04T19:48:26.480-07:002017-04-04T19:48:26.480-07:00Happy early birthday!! 🎉💋
And since you said yo...Happy early birthday!! 🎉💋<br /><br />And since you said your skin is combo/dry, I'm not sure that this would be the best choice for you. It left my face feeling a bit tight and I have oily skin. :(G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-48407244774882180882017-04-04T19:46:12.877-07:002017-04-04T19:46:12.877-07:00Lol! Hey Carol, it happens to the best of us! ;)
...Lol! Hey Carol, it happens to the best of us! ;)<br /><br />And yeah, this product is confusing. Requiring a dry face and hands isn't logical for most of us who exfoliate after cleansing, but I guess if you really love this product, you'll be willing to dry off first. It was just too much of a hassle for me personally. :(G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-91759785237364784542017-04-04T19:41:02.491-07:002017-04-04T19:41:02.491-07:00Aaah, I'm sorry to hear that the apricot formu...Aaah, I'm sorry to hear that the apricot formula wasn't a good match for you. Thanks for the feedback!G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-21638265133757288412017-04-04T19:39:46.086-07:002017-04-04T19:39:46.086-07:00Thanks, Tamiko! I'm bummed that this doesn'...Thanks, Tamiko! I'm bummed that this doesn't seem like a good fit for you, either. :(G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16658662222451658254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-9255846532201437072017-04-04T19:13:55.850-07:002017-04-04T19:13:55.850-07:00Try using this as a shave gel. It's amazing! I...Try using this as a shave gel. It's amazing! It won't dry your skin out and it leaves everything silky smooth. MissMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853228114912360506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-35043907690393658442017-04-04T12:44:45.318-07:002017-04-04T12:44:45.318-07:00Thanks so much for the review, G! I was intereste...Thanks so much for the review, G! I was interested in this, and I'm glad I read this first so I don't waste the money. I got the same impression you did - that it was a cleanser. It's kinda funny in hindsight because of course you couldn't get any kind of exfoliating material in your EYES and would have to use a separate product for eye makeup. Ah, well. I also have very dry skin and sounds like that won't be a good idea for me.elizabethashleyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027697026200757557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-56052091651563807462017-04-04T11:11:58.959-07:002017-04-04T11:11:58.959-07:00I keep it in my shower, instructions be damned. I ...I keep it in my shower, instructions be damned. I use it after I use an balm-to-oil cleaner, as the exfoliation step of my skin care. Mainly I like that it doesn't seem to hurt using, make my skin feel raw or scratched, plus I like the coconut scent. It does leave an oily residue but I get rid of that with a light foam facial wash.<br />I'll use this bottle but I won't be repurchasing.sorority_girl86https://www.blogger.com/profile/17477301497562727314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-51929465780785020812017-04-04T07:20:53.268-07:002017-04-04T07:20:53.268-07:00So...I've found that it works well for me as a...So...I've found that it works well for me as a body scrub, and I use it on wet skin instead of dry. It might start emulsifying quicker but I don't care, and I found that I prefer the Apricot one. I think it exfoliates better. <br /><br />I do sometimes use it on my face BUT I've basically started doing it before I use regular face wash or body wash. So on the days I use it--DHC Cleansing Oil for makeup removal, wash hair, while conditioner is going, I use this stuff to do face and body, mostly arms. Then I rinse this, and then rinse hair. Then I wash my body with body wash, and wash my face with my regular face wash. The oil still lingers enough to be moisturizing on my body, and since I flat refuse to use lotion, it is basically my lotion. I blot my face dry with a fresh paper towel and proceed with my skincare like normal. <br /><br />It's not my favorite, but the oil base helps seal in the moisture and like I said, I WILL NOT apply body lotion (I will immediately shower it back off. I hate it, it makes me feel like I have a straight jacket on and I literally will have a panic attack the moment it touches me.) so this works really well for me to work that situation out. I still prefer a normal face scrub like Exfolikate though because it's more effective.amehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378638512151511919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-85024589537492115952017-04-04T06:21:24.104-07:002017-04-04T06:21:24.104-07:00This has had me curious because it's different...This has had me curious because it's different, but like you write, you can't figure a place for it in your skincare regimen. That's my take. Where would I get use out of t his? I already have cleansers that I like, and exfoliators that I like, so this seems unnecessary. Plus, fragrance. Some don't bother me, but many make my skin feel itchy, so a pass. But watch, in six months it may be on clearance at Big Lots or the back row at Rite Aid, and if it's a buck I won't be able to pass it up.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18033363994944900685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-72881243739557402272017-04-04T03:30:22.683-07:002017-04-04T03:30:22.683-07:00My mind went to where yours did G. I figured it wo...My mind went to where yours did G. I figured it would be a cleansing oil. Your review makes me think it's not for me. I would rather use a foaming scrub or my oil cleanser. Thanks for the review, it saved me money! Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443922206594400743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-71653892667359887532017-04-04T02:27:36.122-07:002017-04-04T02:27:36.122-07:00Thank you for always providing such thorough revie...Thank you for always providing such thorough reviews! I still think the exfoliating pieces look way too jagged and sharp to be good for facial skin (especially after people have suggested that the apricot scrub can cause micro-tears in skin) - I'd have thought St. Ives would have rounded out the pieces more.Lmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992803612720716066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-53421180890253895582017-04-03T23:55:25.642-07:002017-04-03T23:55:25.642-07:00I wonder how this would work as a foot scrub? I h...I wonder how this would work as a foot scrub? I have a facial exfoliator from Simple that I'm not crazy about for my face (it's okay, just not as good as I wanted it to be) so I use it on my feet, body, and hands. <br /><br />It could be put on while sitting on the side of the tub so the oil doesn't ruin everything, then rinse under the faucet (I'm guessing it might be too slick to rinse in the shower. Slippery feet and showers do not mix!). Even easier to use as a hand exfoliator. <br /><br />I'm all about workarounds for products. I like finding different uses for so-so products. MoonlightElegiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921318727378675854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-82054779594858523862017-04-03T21:45:54.394-07:002017-04-03T21:45:54.394-07:00I've seen the three bottles at Target but didn...I've seen the three bottles at Target but didn't purchase wondering if they'll be ok. combination/dry skin probably getting drier since I'm getting old will turn 54 this month. Yikes! ;)Pretty flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820225606085411968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-59405670529341281222017-04-03T18:48:52.008-07:002017-04-03T18:48:52.008-07:00Hey G. So I finally found this yesterday at CVS af...Hey G. So I finally found this yesterday at CVS after looking for it at Walmart forever. At any rate, I also mistakenly used this product: I thought it was for your body for some reason, not your face. I have no clue why I thought that so as you can imagine I was quite perplexed when I read the directions and it said to use it on dry skin. Then I thought, How the heck am I going to do that in the shower/bath? Total senior moment for me. But after reading this review and reading the bottle after I got out of the shower, I completely agree with you: of course your face is going to be wet because you have to clean it first before you exfoliate it. So yeah, this will not be a repurchase for me because I am not going to dry my face and hands before using this after cleansing like you said. This is indeed a strange product to say the least!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172566343106039805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-54118035960795142402017-04-03T18:43:44.500-07:002017-04-03T18:43:44.500-07:00I got the apricots one and I'm not a fan of it...I got the apricots one and I'm not a fan of it either. The biggest turn off is that it leaves an oily film that you can't seem to wash off completely. Since I have oily skin I need to wash it off with another cleanser. <br /><br />I was was thinking that this product is similar to the asian oil cleanser with added exfoliants which fully emusilives. Laihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569096445064064990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923437194678664102.post-25900296445422796582017-04-03T18:40:51.874-07:002017-04-03T18:40:51.874-07:00Thorough review. Now I know I can pass on this one...Thorough review. Now I know I can pass on this one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268384160102139303noreply@blogger.com