No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator

'''No.7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator'''


My exfoliator is one of those things that I am quite fussy about. I want it to be "gritty" enough that I feel that it is actually sloughing off those dead skin cells, but not so rough as to leave me bright red and feeling like I've used a cheese grater on my face.

I first tried this product when I had a £5 off voucher for No.7 products, and I've used it consistently ...
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'''Why Exfoliate?'''

Exfoliation provides a deep cleanse to your skin, scrubbing away the dead surface skin and helping to encourage cell renewal. I also find my moisturiser is absorbed more easily after exfoliating.




'''This Product'''


It is a pale blue/green colour and claims to be fragrance free - I presume this means that there is no fragrance added to ... more

No.7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator

My exfoliator is one of those things that I am quite fussy about. I want it to be "gritty" enough that I feel that it is actually sloughing off those dead skin cells, but not so rough as to leave me bright red and feeling like I've used a cheese grater on my face.

I first tried this product when I had a £5 off voucher for No.7 products, and I've used it consistently since, for about five years.

Why Exfoliate?

Exfoliation provides a deep cleanse to your skin, scrubbing away the dead surface skin and helping to encourage cell renewal. I also find my moisturiser is absorbed more easily after exfoliating.

This Product

It is a pale blue/green colour and claims to be fragrance free - I presume this means that there is no fragrance added to the product because it definitely has its own scent. It contains grapefruit and I can detect this when I have a good sniff. I also think it smells a bit like cucumber; fresh and clean, anyway.

How to Use

You need only a small blob, about the size of a large pea. When you rub this between your fingers it does feel slightly rough, but not really gritty the way some body scrubs do. Massage it over your damp, cleansed face, avoiding the eye area, then rinse away with warm water. You can feel the exfoliating material gently rubbing your skin, but it is in no means harsh on your face. I tend use this in the shower and, unless I have been wearing make-up (which I don't do on a daily basis), I don't tend to cleanse as such, prior to using. It is suggested that you should use this once or twice a week…..which I do…..when I remember.

Does It Work?

The claims on the packaging are that using this will "promote cell renewal and refine pores, leaving skin soft, smooth, energised and glowing with health"

Well, my skin feels soft and smooth and I have never been over-concerned about unrefined pores, but as for energised and glowing with health - I think this is more of a state of mind than something you can get from an exfoliator!! Certainly my skin feels super-clean after using this and there is no tightness, blotches or dry patches. As mentioned previously, this does seem to improve the efficiency with which my moisturiser is absorbed. And who's to know how ghastly and haggard I would look without it….

Value for Money

It's currently £7.75 for the 75ml tube (www.boots.co.uk) but as it is a No.7 product, there are always lots of 3 for 2 deals that can be taken advantage of. It's certainly cheaper than the premium brand products but it's not cheap. A 75ml tube, used twice a week will last you a good six months to a year though, and the product is good for two years after opening.

Ingredients

(Feel free to skip this bit, but I know some people like to know what is in these things)

The blurb on the tube says that this contains "purifying grapefruit and watercress plus hydrating pro vitamin B5"

The actual ingredients are listed as : Aqua, Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Polyethylene, Steareth-2, Phonoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Methylparaben, Potassium hydroxide, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium, EDTA, Nasturtium officinale, Citrus paradise, CI 42090.

Summary

I like this product. It doesn't work miracles, but I don't expect it to. It is not overly expensive and it lasts a good long time. It is convenient to use in the shower - ideal for someone who is as lazy as I am with their "beauty" regime!

Four stars, recommended.

(This review has also been posted on Dooyoo by me under the same username carcraig) 

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