Kate Somerville ExfoliKate

Whoa, please excuse the super crappy photo and dog hair covered blanket! I've been meaning to write this review forever because I am super excited about Kate Somerville's ExfoliKate!

I received this sample in a Sample Society box and I wish I knew how big it was, but I already threw it away. In any case, this little tube lasted me about four uses. At first, I wasn't sure what to make of this because I was expecting a scrub. Yeah, don't even ask. I don't know why I was expecting a scrub, but I guess I just equated "exfoliating" with a scrub. The actual treatment looks kind of like a green mud mask with tiny, fine, sand-like particles in it. You just apply it to a wet face in a circular motion and you can wash it off immediately or leave it on for up to two minutes. I leave it on for the two minutes and my face gets a little tingly, but nothing major. Then you wash it off and you are left with the most glowing, baby soft skin ever!

ExfoliKate contains lactic acid, fruit enzymes and salicylic acid to polish and exfoliate the face. In addition to softer, brighter skin, their website also claims that the addition of rosewood and cinnamon extract helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There are also acne and gentle versions available if they should fit your needs better. My one gripe is that it is super pricey! But I think it's totally worth the money. Speaking of money, does anyone see anything odd here...

 Let's do the math. 0.5 oz is $19, but 2 oz is $85? That makes no sense at all! You can buy 4 x 0.5 oz bottles for only $76. That's a savings of $9 over the 2 oz bottle for the same amount!

As a sales and marketing analyst, stuff like this just drives me nuts! Oh well, after my spending ban is over, I am definitely going to buy the full size - or more likely, four half ounce tubes!