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Lush Sandstone Soap Review

February 8, 2012 By 100 Comments
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Lush Sandstone Soap Reviews 

Hi All,

Exfoliation is said to be one of the most important steps in skincare and I will admit I have been obsessed with exfoliation even more than moisturizing my skin! I know its weird, but ever since I discovered the ‘miracle’ of exfoliation I have wanted to try every new product under the sun which does this effectively. Yes, there have been times when I’ve ended up with scraped skin and uber-dry patches but well, what can I say…I’m obsessed!!! That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it Wink Lush Sandstone is one such product I picked up coz the minute I heard the SA mention ‘exfo -’ I knew I had to have it..


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Product Claim:-

 

The exfoliating citrus and sandy one. On the glorious beaches of Rio de Janeiro, stunning Brazilian babes, and their mothers, mix up tanning oil with the fine sand and scrub their backsides to make them as smooth as silk. Sandstone soap has a layer of sand and the seductive citrus scent of a caipirinha cocktail.

 

  • Quantity & Price: 100gms for 290, 200gms for 580
  • Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sand, Glycerine, Rapeseed Oil; Coconut Oil (Brassica napus; Cocos nucifera), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearate, Perfume, Litsea Cubeba Oil, Coriander Oil (Coriandrum sativum), Sodium Chloride, Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides), EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, *Citral, *Geraniol, *Limonene, *Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal


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  • Appearance –Lush Sandstone is a yellow colored soap which is quite uneven and kinda reminds me of rocky mountains (too much??) The side of the soap has a patch of brown sand which is supposed to help in exfoliation.
  • Texture –The soap is a tad bit oily and seems greasy to touch. If I hold it in my hand for 5mins, it actually starts melting. When using it, it’s pretty smooth and even the sandy side isn’t too rough that it can’t be used. It doesn’t scrape the skin off your body so those with sensitive skin can breathe easy Wink
  • Fragrance – Lemons, lemons, and more lemons…And how about some more Lemons???? I think I’ve made it quite obvious as to what it smells like Wink The lemony scent is quite sharp though and may not be appreciated by those who are not too fond of citrus scents. The scent is so strong that the entire bathroom will smell like lemons after you’ve used it Smile Smile


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Verdict:Lush Sandstone Soap

I have a very neutral view towards this soap. I did like the mild exfoliating action and the intense fragrance it has, but it isn’t as moisturizing as I’d like. When it started getting all melty in my hands, I thought that it would be super moisturizing and a bit creamy…but that was not to be… It dries the skin quite drastically and I need to run and my moisturizer becomes my best friend while I’m using this soap. I don’t think I’d be re-purchasing this, but the lemony fragrance was nice as long as it lasted…

 

What I like about Lush Sandstone:

 

  • Would suit oily skin the most.
  • Exfoliation effect is mild and totally non-abrasive
  • Doesn’t melt as fast as many other Lush soaps.
  • I LOVE the fragrance! The strong and sharp lemony scent is amazing.
  • Feel very awake and refreshed after using this

What I don’t like about Lush Sandstone:

 

  • The fragrance may be too sharp for some
  • Dries out my skin…my skin literally gets dry as a desert after using this.

Ratings:

  • Moisturizing ability: 3.5/5
  • Fragrance: 5/5
  • Availability: 4.5/5
  • Price vs. Quality: 3.5/5

Would I repurchase this?? Nope..Too drying for my skin.

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100 Comments

  1. tulips says:
    February 8, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    did sum1 say oily skin Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right Dance Left Right luv u zeeeeeeeee. me getting dis Yippee Yippee Yippee

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  2. Kejal says:
    February 8, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    nice review zee. But m not such a big fan of dry skin these days.Infact it confuses me that such an oily soap is soo drying. Thinking
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  3. erica says:
    February 8, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Not for me…Zee! Frown I have combination skin…Already my skin has started to dry near my chin , So i have to be away from this one! Thinking Btw Awesome review Grin Yes

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    • Zara says:
      February 8, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      well, this is a body soap Erica…even i havent used it as a cleanser on my face….i too have combi skin with an oily t-zone btw Smile which cleanser do u usually use?

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  4. erica says:
    February 8, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I swear by Himalaya Neem face wash… it really works wonders for my skin Big Smile Yes
    What about you??? Grin

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  5. Parita says:
    February 8, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    nice review Zara Smile strange that its so drying..def not for me Frown it has coriander oil as one of its ingredients..never knew coriander oil existed let alone used in cosmetics Thinking
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  6. Deepika says:
    February 8, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    when i read the word oily skin i knew tulips would rejoice Grin
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  7. anamika says:
    February 8, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    u know i was regretting not buying this but now any more GrinGrin

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  8. Upasana says:
    February 8, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    it looks like kaddoo (pumpkin) ROTFL zeee.. whats ur monthly shopping budget eh ????????????/ Wink

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  9. sandhya says:
    February 8, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Zee!! if not for the description, I would have mistaken this for some sweet Razz Damn! it’s a soap for oily skin Wink
    My skin is misbehaving these days.. I see dry patches on my usually oily as saudi arabia nose Razz

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    • Zara says:
      February 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      haha! sweet??!?! so far tis soap has been compared to kaddu, and now sweet!

      u get dry patches on ur nose? i get them on my lids and around my mouth…wot do u do for it?

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      • sandhya says:
        February 9, 2012 at 8:45 am

        I had just returned from office and was soooper hungry then – that’s why it became a sweet! Razz It looks like myosre pak (south indian sweet terribly high in calories) Eat
        I have been applying malai over those dry dry patches and apply franch oil + coconut oil before I sleep. There is mild improvement. Try it zee, might work for you. Smile

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  10. Vishu says:
    February 8, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    drying the skin Neutral Neutral … i have very dry body skin… i can stay away Grin

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  11. Malini says:
    February 8, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Hey Zee… I love lemony scent too!! Simbly louwe dem!!In fact I am lusting after Ana’s Lemon TBS collection Smile Smile
    But this one seems like a no-no!! I feel these days Lush is coming up with more and more duds!!

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    • Zara says:
      February 8, 2012 at 11:54 pm

      oohh yes…i want the body butter too Mals…

      and this is truly a no-no for oilies..which lotion r u using now?

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    • Malini says:
      February 9, 2012 at 11:18 am

      GM Zee!! Though winter is slowly ‘disappearing’ my feet and hands still feel dry so J&J Baby oil is all that I use. Sometimes I mix it with lactocalamine Smile

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  12. vini says:
    February 8, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    lemons!!!! looks like u are all set for summers Zara!!

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  13. rashmi says:
    February 9, 2012 at 12:23 am

    Zaraaaa such a timely review baby Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup it is very bad habit of mine ..
    if i see some inexpensive soap i try to grab it .. glad i didnt saw this otherwise toh ?? Grin Grin
    lovely review hoeny Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup Hug n Makeup

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  14. rashmi says:
    February 9, 2012 at 12:25 am

    but nevertheless it is looking sudarrrr Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick Lipstick

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  15. Prachi says:
    February 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    looks perfect for summers and humid monsoons..Zara….i feel dry like a sandpaper right now…winters are back in delhi… Cry
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  16. Sukanya says:
    February 9, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    yay march april may times k liye soap mil gyaa Razz
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