Customer Reviews

Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub 5 oz (140 g)

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2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I started using Aveeno products about two months ago and have noticed a significant improvement in my skin texture: much smoother and less redness. This scrub is very gentle - no harsh grains to cause abrasions or redness; just smooth, small microbeads that softly exfoliate your skin. I use this in conjunction with the Positively Radiant Cleanser and have been extremely happy. I have very oily and sensitive skin - believe me, I've tried just about every product out there and this is the best I've found.

I like the Aveeno products I've tried, including this one. However, considering the reasons I purchased this product, I would have to say I'm disappointed with it. This product is generally not working for me.

First of all, some others here mention the smaller beads. That might seem like a small concern. However, I think the beads are the reason this product won't work for everyone--I believe that this product is mainly for those with sensitive skin, and that's what they should advertise so the rest of us can save our money. I can see how big/harsh beads can irritate some people's skin, and I've seen reviews of this product where many people have mentioned a scrub by St. Ives as an example of a harsh scrub. However, unless you have that problem of most scrubs irritating your skin, the seemingly non-existent beads in this product are just not going to get the job done on your skin...or maybe it will, but it will take a long time.

Second, this product claims to do some things I don't think it does, or maybe--again--it only does it for those with sensitive skin. For example, I have not seen my skin "brighten" so much as look shiny/oily in certain spots, particularly my forehead. Another thing is I do have uneven skin tone and texture, and it is not doing a thing for that. The product also doesn't really lather that well (unless maybe your face is soaked?), so I, personally, have to keep squeezing more out and wetting my face to get enough on as you need to rub this scrub in pretty good and for a while.

Third, I assumed that a product that would exfoliate the skin would also help with acne and have been led to believe by some reviews I've seen that it HAS helped some people with acne. In fact, the reason I bought this product in the first place is that my mother has it and suggested it for my skin. I used hers at her house a few times and liked the way it made my skin feel, so I decided to buy one of my own. At its price, now I'm kind of sorry I did. My acne is just the same as ever--pimples/scars did not fade one bit with this product--and, in fact, every time after using this product the same spot on my chin has become inflamed, i.e. itching/stinging sensation that just would not go away (this would go on for hours) and a raised spot, kind of like a small swelling. The last time I used this product, I applied it to my forehead and cheeks only and my chin did not become inflamed. Aside from that slight inflammation, it's as if the product does nothing but moisturizes my face, not exfoliate it.

I give the product two stars because I did like how it made my skin feel in general, especially right after using it. If I want to moisturize my skin, I will definitely use it. But I've already moved on to another product to try and treat my acne and help with skin tone/texture, Clean & Clear Oxygenating Scrub. I've been using this for a very short amount of time, but I can already note some key differences--bigger beads, a much nicer feel after using it (definitely feels amazing and like it's working), some of my pimples feel like they are shrinking within an hour of usage, skin feels INCREDIBLY soft (even my hands), don't have to use much to rub it on your face and feel it working, etc. I think this Clean & Clear scrub is going to be what I was looking for and might recommend this to people who need a stronger scrub than Aveeno's but a scrub that's not TOO strong (this C&C scrub says it's good for daily use just as Aveeno's does), but I will write a separate review under that product after I've used it more and can report more reliably. As for this Aveeno scrub, I have the foam cleanser and I'm not sure I can tell the difference between the foam cleanser and this scrub. If you have one, don't buy the other...

I've used this scrub for about 2 years. Each time it lasts me about 6 months, b/c it takes such a small amount to do the job. My skin feels smoother and does in fact look brighter after use. The beads are very small which I prefer. I have somewhat sensitive, combination skin and this is one of few products I've tried that really works with that. I even feel safe letting my toddler daughter use a little dab when she wants to be just like mommy.

I have used various cleansers for my sensitive face.
So far I have tried Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Cetaphil, Purpose, and etc products.
Because my skin had some problems with Salicylic Acid, I ended up using Cetaphil instead of other acne-treatment cleansers.
In my opinion, Cetaphil and Purpose were great because they did not cause any irritation on my face.
The only problem that I had with Cetaphil was that whenever I applied the soap on my face, I did not feel anything.
To some people, this was a good thing.
However, not to me; I wanted to feel something when I put some soaps on my face.
Since I had heard many great things about Aveeno, (my dertmatologist and pharmacist recommended their products along with Lubiderm's), I gave it a try.
I purchased Aveeno moisturing lotion, sun block, and this cleanser at the same time.
When I apply small amount of this scrub on my and rub it, I could sense that the cleaner has some rich ingredients in it.
After leaving the cleanser on my face for few minutes and washed it away, I could feel that my face was moisturized...
Yes, I like the soap very much.
From now on, I will only use the Aveeno products because they are cheap (compared to other products sold at the mall) and they work great.
Although I hope that the beads in the scrubs were a little bit more larger, this cleaner still does what it claims to do, without any flaws.
Try it and be happy. like myself ;)

PS: Does my face look more brightening after using this product? I don't know... Since I don't have that light-face, I cannot say whether this product has a lightening effect or not. But even without the effect, this cleanser is still a great product to use!

I have dark skin and tons of acne marks-mostly hyperpigmentation, and a little bit of acne that was on its way out of my life but kept holding on. I started using this product and finished the whole bottle. I don't really care too much for face washes and stuff, and my acne was gone and so were most of my scars so I never got around to buying a new one. My acne is BACK! and with that a whole new round of scars. I didnt really think at that time that this product was actually improving my skin and got rid of my acne, instead i just chalked it up to my hormone problems being fixed and the scars fading by themselves. The other day I was thinking why i started getting acne again, and then came to the conclusion that i stopped using this product so I am definitely adding this product to my daily regimen.
So, I can say that it did actually fade my scars overtime. It also helped my acne although I'm not sure if it is really meant for that. It was just a bonus for me. I would definitely recommend this product, especially if you have sensitive skin like me.

I love this face scrub! I have pale, sensitive, combination skin, and I found that this face scrub is not too harsh on my skin. I used to use St. Ives and I felt like I was rubbing sandpaper on my face and it would feel dry and stingy afterwards. But when I tried this product for the first time, I gently buffed away the dry spots on my face, leaving it extremely smooth even the next morning.

I love this stuff. It has been the most gentle scrub I have found. I have sensitive skin and it is has never irritated it. Pleasant light fragrance also. I recommend it to alll my friends.

Ive used this product before but couldnt find it in the stores near me since ive moved. I love it* I have scars from acne and it has always done the job to lighten it up. It takes awhile but keep with it, youll definitely see a difference. Also pair it with Ambi Fade cream as a moisturizer

I have been using this for about a month and I love it! It makes my skin feel so soft and it evens out my skin tone. A great product with an outstanding price!!!!

I've used the Olay Regenerist cleanser, St. Ives scrub, Neutrogena, Estee Lauder, Ahava - need I go on? But I really like this Aveeno scrub (though "scrub" is a bit of an overstatement considering how small the beads are). I like the citrusy smell and the way it cleans gently. I wish it were a little more scrubby but I can't seem to find something that's about half way between this and the super-rough St. Ives so I'll stick with this until I do.