Hi Guys,
Today I am reviewing the Aroma Magic Mineral Glow Scrub. I just picked this up randomly a few months back when I went shopping. Honestly speaking I wasn’t really keen on trying this but then the SA kind off brain washed me (:P) into getting this along with the bamboo charcoal face pack I had picked up. Here is my take on the product.
Product Description
Reduces fine lines, remineralizes & brightens.
I am 100% free of harsh chemicals, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, sulphates, artificial colouring & fragrance. My triple action scrub formula made of natural exfoliators of cornflower and grain almond meal gently buffs away dry skin and dead cells resulting in fresh, young, energised and healthy skin. Rice bran oil and aqua minerals remineralise and enrich your skin reducing fine lines effectively. My aromatherapy blend of tea tree, rose and lavender essential oils helps to balance the level of oil in your skin and protects it from daily pollution and dirt. The goodness of moisturising agents like beeswax and glycerin keeps your skin smooth, radiant and nourished.
Price 160 INR for 100 ml
Ingredients List
Aqua, Cera Alba, Aqua Mineral, Centaurea Cyanus Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran oil,Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Meal, Vegetable Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Essential Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Essential oil, Rosa Centifolia Essential Oil, Food Grade Color.
Directions For Use
Apply scrub on your face, neck and body. Massage gently with wet fingers and rinse off. For best results, leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel and continue with the rest of your skin care routine. Use once a week.
What I think
Packaging
Aroma Magic has undergone quite a few makeovers in their looks aspect and by far this is the most appealing of all. I absolutely love the colorful flower prints on a white backdrop. The mineral glow scrub comes in a sturdy squeeze tube packaging with a screw on cap. The cap closes tightly making it leak proof and perfect for travel.
Texture
It has a creamy base with huge amount of colorless micro granules. On my skin, the granules are neither too mild nor too abrasive but may prove little harsh for those with sensitive skin. It all depends on the abrasion threshold of your skin. Personally I like scrubs with granules that feel slightly rubbery. The granules here are kind of coarse and if not careful you can end up causing capillary tear offs. The product is pale green in color. Its sulphate free and does prove that fact as it doesn’t foam up at all. The scrub is creamy enough to add some softness to the skin.
Fragrance
Now this might sound crazy but I haven’t figured out what this scrub smells like – I sometimes relate the fragrance to be mild lavender like and sometimes it smells medicinal**. Go figure :X
Worth factor
The scrub adds a soft glow to the face and provides adequate exfoliation when used carefully. However once the scrub is washed off, it leaves an oily film behind which is a downer. So you would definitely need to follow up with a face wash to get rid of the oiliness. If we overlook the greasy residue which can be gotten rid of, I reckon this product suitable for all skin types except those with sensitive skin. It makes the skin clean by removing all the dead skin and dirt off. I can’t give an opinion on the fine lines reducing claim as I don’t have any visible fine lines on my face. When it comes to ingredients, I am not much of stickler. For those of you who are, you will find this scrub appealing for its 100% chemical free formulation.
To sum it up, the Aroma Magic Mineral Glow Scrub is an affordable buy that will suit majority of the skin types. With caution, the granules provide exfoliation and the cream base adds sufficient softness. Even though it leaves an oily film behind, using a mild face wash will work in its favour.
Swatches
Pros
- Fuss free packaging
- Moisturizing
- Adequately exfoliates
- Imparts soft glow
- Affordable
- Removes dirt and grime
- Chemical free formula
Cons
- Might be too abrasive
- Not suitable for those with sensitive skin
- Leaves an oily film behind post wash
- Medicinal fragrance might be off putting**
Recommendation
This is a passable affordable scrub that will suit most of the skin types. Personally I prefer scrubs with much softer granules and which foams enough giving that squeaky clean finish. If you are like me, then skip this! For those on the lookout for an inexpensive on par exfoliating scrub, do give this a try. You might just like it.
Rating
3.75/5
Let me know if you guys have used this scrub. Which one are you using right now?
I used it once and found to be decent. I had bought their coffee scrub but it was too heavy for me
Nisha@ThePinktrends recently posted…Sunday Fun: About ME Time: How I Enjoy Just Being By Myself and You Should Too
Its an okay-ish product..I’ve heard quite a few good things about the coffee scrub. Sad it didn’t work for you
oh i’m totally like you in this case 🙂 softer granules and foam is my thing…gonna skip it as you said not for sensitive skin 🙂
anubhuti recently posted…New Collection Launch by Bonhomie at Smokeys Delhi
Oh yes Anu!! definitely not for your skin 🙂
I loved the New Packaging of Aroma Magic and Products are paraben free too which is a great win!! But I may not like my face wash leaving behind an oily film!! so miss this one..lovely review
Radha@trystwithvanillagirl recently posted…Mother’s Day Special: Mom’s Beauty Favorites!!
I loved the packaging but oily film post washing is biggest con for this product!!Thanks for sharing Jinse
Ditto Radha 🙂 I hate oily feel
hahaha at SA brainwashed …happens with all of us know 😉
btw looks like decent product …….
krithi recently posted…Fresh Soy Face Cleanser Review
I know! they have such a knack to canvas us 😉
I am currently using the coffee face scrub from aroma magic and it is little heavy for my skin, it would suit dry skin well, not a fan of the oily film left post wash
Preethy@Prettykooll recently posted…Gia Bath & Body Works Strawberry Creme Silk Soap review
I hate oily feel some of these scrubs leave behind 🙁
i had been recommended this scrub long before when it used to come in old packaging… your review is bang on… some may love it, some may not 🙂
supriya kabra recently posted…Avon Simply Pretty Kajal : Review & Swatches
I know right! Thanks Supriya 🙂
I am always looking to try out products that reduce fine lines. This product seems pretty average.
Simera recently posted…Arbonne Liquid Sunshine Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face & Body – Review
I am not sure if this works on fine lines!
Its nice to have an all natural product but this seems really average as you have said. I’ll skip it.
Lana recently posted…Important facts about sun protection // Neutrogena Dry Touch Sunblock, Body Mist Sunscreen Review
Its pretty average! This is like a hit or miss product
i have heard about this brand but never tried anything from them….would love to give it a try…
swati recently posted…Gray Dress from Dresslink.com: OOTD
They have quite a big range of products you can try 🙂
Even I like my scrub with softer granules because of my sensitive skin 🙂 Nice review dear 🙂
Himanshi recently posted…Best Watches In India
Thanks Himanshi! Same pinch 😉
I have been reading about this brand and loving the review only ‘coz the product is free of Paraben. I would try it for sure.
Chaicy recently posted…Contemporary: Yellow, Ikat and Elespry
Sure Chaicy! This might just work for you if you are lucky 🙂