St Ives - Blemish Fighting

st ives blemish scrub - £4.29

this product has been part of my cleansing routine for many years, and has never failed to impress when i need a deep scrub that will get rid of the dry skin on my face, especially in the winter months. i love the new packaging that st ives have recently introduced, i think it brings a new look to the brand and it definitely is easier on the eye.

the scrub itself has a gorgeous smell to it, and although its specifically aimed at blemish prone skin i think the product is ideal for the majority of people looking for a cleanser that not only gets rid of dry skin, but also purifies your pores which will lead to less oil/dirt getting under the skin. i would recommend only using this product roughly twice a week, three times if you believe your skin definitely needs it. i think if you overuse the product it could irritate your skin and you wont notice the benefits of using it occasionally.

one thing i would recommend is use this of an evening before going to bed, because as it is a scrub if your skin is sensitive like mine it can leave your face looking slightly red... which is never a good look when your about to apply your make up, or leave the house. 

for a drug store product, i definitely think for the price and the quality it is definitely worth trying. some may love it, some may hate it but for £4.29 its definitely a risk id be willing to take. ive tried several high end facial scrubs that have not had nearly as good as an effect on my skin, which just goes to show how good st ives actually is.

lots of love, elle xo