ESPA Refining Skin Polish
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Written by bougheyrm
February 02, 2014
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Summary
Brand
Skin Type
Size
55ml
Indicative Price
£25.50
Price per 100 ml/g
£46.36
Discontinued
Description
A naturally brightening skin exfoliator to deeply cleanse, smooth and renew .
A gentle exfoliating facial cream to sweep away dull and dry skin while it helps brighten and revitalise. Spherical Diatomaceous Earth exfoliate skin to help clear pores, lift impurities, balance uneven tone and stimulate cell renewal, while nourishing Rose Damascena and Shea Butter soften to refine, smooth and revitalise.
• Sweeps away dead skin cells to reveal softer, clearer skin
• Stimulates cell renewal to revitalise, help even skin tone and add radiance
• Aids deeper, more effective absorption of serums, treatment oils and moisturisers
• Helps restore vitality to skin that's feeling dull, sluggish and congested
A gentle exfoliating facial cream to sweep away dull and dry skin while it helps brighten and revitalise. Spherical Diatomaceous Earth exfoliate skin to help clear pores, lift impurities, balance uneven tone and stimulate cell renewal, while nourishing Rose Damascena and Shea Butter soften to refine, smooth and revitalise.
• Sweeps away dead skin cells to reveal softer, clearer skin
• Stimulates cell renewal to revitalise, help even skin tone and add radiance
• Aids deeper, more effective absorption of serums, treatment oils and moisturisers
• Helps restore vitality to skin that's feeling dull, sluggish and congested
Directions
Smooth over damp skin avoiding the eye area and any delicate patches
Massage lightly in circular movements then rinse thoroughly
If your skin is prone to dryness, use 2-3 times a week, if you have oilier skin use once every 7-10 days
Follow with prescribed Spafresh then appropriate ESPA Serum or Face Treatment Oil and Moisturiser
Massage lightly in circular movements then rinse thoroughly
If your skin is prone to dryness, use 2-3 times a week, if you have oilier skin use once every 7-10 days
Follow with prescribed Spafresh then appropriate ESPA Serum or Face Treatment Oil and Moisturiser
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Solum Diatomeae (Diatomaceous Earth), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Sodium PCA, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Sucrose Cocoate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Lactate, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Oil, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.
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User reviews
2 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Overall rating
3.2
Packaging
3.5(2)
Texture
3.0(2)
Mildness
2.5(2)
Effectiveness
3.0(2)
Ease of use
4.5(2)
Scent
3.5(2)
Value for Money
2.0(2)
Feels very harsh
Overall rating
2.9
Packaging
3.0
Texture
2.0
Mildness
1.0
Effectiveness
3.0
Ease of use
5.0
Scent
4.0
Value for Money
2.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
Very scrubby
Weakest points
Feels too harsh on my skin
Summary
I have dry skin and Espa recommend people with dry skin use this two to three times a week but it feels too harsh to do this. It feels like rubbing sandpaper on your face. It is not a spa-like experience more like torture. The beads are so small they feel like the finest sand and the surrounding product is supposed to nourish. I suppose my skin doesn't feel tight after use. Equally though, usually after using a scrub I can feel the results, my skin feels smooth and product applies easier. This isn't the case. Even though it really feels like it's working well, I can't get good results.
Would you recommend this product?
No
Quality but not cheap
Overall rating
3.4
Packaging
4.0
Texture
4.0
Mildness
4.0
Effectiveness
3.0
Ease of use
4.0
Scent
3.0
Value for Money
2.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
A quality products that works well.
Weakest points
A quality product that costs.
Summary
ESPA isn't my natural first choice, not because I dislike the products but until recently I really didn't come across them. I've been using some of their products for about four months and I'm very impressed with the packaging and the quality of their products (but less so the price). This one has a medicinal scent which really does smell like an exfoliator (I'm not exactly sure why: it's probably the familiarity to other exfoliators). The texture is creamy but with a definite particle feel and on your skin it's gentle but definitely there. Easy to use and easy to remove. Not harsh and just marginal for my skin but nice and works well. Too pricy for me in everyday use but nice enough.
Would you recommend this product?
Yes