Is it all about the price tag?

I'd like to share with you a quick little review on a couple of exfoliators I have been testing out recently.  I have very awkward skin, I find it really difficult to find skincare products that will suit me, I always have to test a few out before I find one I love! I decided to try out two different exfoliators from different company's at opposite ends of the price scale. 

I wanted to see if paying more for skincare products was really worth it or are you just paying for the name?

So the first one I tried was

Clearskin Professional Deep Pore Cleansing Scrub from AVON.

Now I'm not the biggest fan of Avon, I have had bad experiences with their makeup in the past. I have bought a few eyeshadows and lipstick off them years ago and found the colour pay off was pretty poor. So as a result I have avoided the brand ever since. Up until now.  I was recommended this product by a friend (who knows her stuff in the beauty world might I add) and I trusted her judgement.

Here are Avons key claims about this product which are advertised on their website:

"Cools and exfoliates to reveal fresher and brighter skin, dissolving and controlling pore-clogging dirt and oil for a shine-free look. With Salicylic Acid to remove dirt and oil and Glycolic Acid to exfoliate and reveal new skin."

Overall, I do actually really like this product, it is available for just £5.50 for 125ml bottle.

I like the texture of it, you can really feel it working it to your skin but it isn't too abrasive. There is nothing worse than your skin feeling sore after a sandblasting from a harsh exfoliator. It makes the skin feel fresh and clean and slightly tingly.

Although I do like this product, I haven't found that it has make a remarkable difference to my skin. I find quite often my skin texture is a little uneven and this product didn't help with this at all. I had read some reviews on this product before I bought it and it seems this product is fantastic for acne prone skin. If you suffer from acne this may be a great and affordable product for you to try! 

My second choice was

 The Refining Facial from Créme de la Mer

I have been hearing so many things about the brand 'Créme de la Mer'. I have tried the moisturizer in the past and didn't really see great enough effects for the £100 price tag!

Anyway I was told about this miracle facial scrub called 'The Refining Facial' by them so thought it may be worth a try.

Here is what the company claim about the product:

"This exfoliating treatment's fermented sea muds and pure diamond powder instantly polish skin and stimulate circulation to reveal a fresh, translucent complexion. With the nutrient-rich Miracle Broth™, the heart of Crème de la Mer's profound powers of transformation, skin looks rejuvenated, smoothed and radiant."

After reading this little paragraph I was instantly intrigued. What girl doesn't want a bit of diamond dust as part of their skincare routine?

This product really is amazing! After one use I could see a visible difference in my skins texture. My skin felt so much smoother and softer. Any dry patchy skin disappeared and I felt glowing and healthy. Plus it smells great! It is quite a thick 'mud' like consistency. I apply it straight on to skin and gently massage in. Then rinse off with water.

The only downside to this product is the affordability. It retails at £65 which is a hell of a lot of money for an exfoliator! Although if you have problems with your skin, it could be a great investment for a happier you! 

Here is how I rated these products: 

Clear skin Professional Deep Pore Cleansing Scrub from AVON.

Performance 4/5

Texture 4/5

Smell 2/5

Affordability 5/5

Overall 3.5/5

The Refining Facial from Créme de la Mer

Performance 5/5

Texture 5/5

Smell 4/5

Affordability 1/5

Overall 4/5

Thanks for reading, I would love to hear about your favorite exfoliating products or if you have tried these, how did you rate them?