Jan 25, 2015
Exfolikate-awesome
Can't now live without this expensive product! Worth every penny!
mustang06
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Highlights
- Cruelty-free
- Salicylic acid (BHA)
- Good for: Large pores
Details & care
What it is: An iconic clinic-inspired exfoliating scrub.
What it does: In just two minutes twice a week, it helps deliver smoother texture and minimize pores, while visibly reducing the appearance of crow’s feet and other lines. Plus, this gentle resurfacing treatment also preps skin to better absorb the rest of your regimen, making every product and ingredient that follows more effective.
Research results:
In an independent study on 32 participants after one use:
- 94% showed highly significant improvement in skin texture
- 97% showed highly significant improvement in the appearance of pores
After four weeks of use:
- 100% showed highly significant improvement in the appearance of crow's feet, fine lines and wrinkles
How to use: Use 1-2 times per week at morning or evening. Apply a thin, even layer to a clean, wet face, massaging in a circular motion for 30 seconds. Leave on for up to 2 minutes. Rinse and gently pat dry. This product may cause the skin to tingle and flush slightly for a short time. For sensitive skin, leave on for less than 1 minute.
- Phthalate-free; sulfate-free; paraben-free
- Cruelty-free
- Made in the USA
- Item #278425
- Core Product ID 333334MD6Y
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Lactic Acid, Silica, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Pectin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sorbic Acid, Cinnamal, Mel/Honey/Miel, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Eugenol, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Beta-Carotene, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Bromelain, Papain, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Acetic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, CI 75810 (Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Kate Somerville®
As a skin care expert to the stars for more than 25 years, Kate Somerville has now bottled Hollywood's best skin-changing secrets. Her products—used on some of the most photographed faces in the world and previously available only at her skin care clinic—are now offered for home use. Kate Somerville promises that she can "visibly change your skin through products that can be life-changing."
Reviews
(1354)13544.4 out of 5
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Sept 25, 2015
Overpriced Scrub!
Let's be honest, a lot of us purchase these high-end skincare products because we receive samples and, unfortunately, most samples seem to be a concentrated formula. It's rare when I purchase a full size product and it's as good as the sample. That's exactly what happened with this product. I used the sample and my skin was so soft, pores looked super clean, so I decided to purchase to see what the long term results would be as some people swear this stuff even has anti-aging properties. I purchased the largest size and I didn't want to write a review until I was done with the tube, so I could write my honest opinion. Save your money, this product is nothing more than an excellent scrub, but I can get an excellent scrub at my local drugstore for less than ten dollars. If you have skin texture problems or large pores and you want to see real results, get weekly glycolic peels and invest your money in a good moisturizer and/or serum. I regret spending almost two hundred dollars on what looks like a green smoothie with sand in it!
EPSLC
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Sept 25, 2015
Overpriced Scrub!
Let's be honest, a lot of us purchase these high-end skincare products because we receive samples and, unfortunately, most samples seem to be a concentrated formula. It's rare when I purchase a full size product and it's as good as the sample. That's exactly what happened with this product. I used the sample and my skin was so soft, pores looked super clean, so I decided to purchase to see what the long term results would be as some people swear this stuff even has anti-aging properties. I purchased the largest size and I didn't want to write a review until I was done with the tube, so I could write my honest opinion. Save your money, this product is nothing more than an excellent scrub, but I can get an excellent scrub at my local drugstore for less than ten dollars. If you have skin texture problems or large pores and you want to see real results, get weekly glycolic peels and invest your money in a good moisturizer and/or serum. I regret spending almost two hundred dollars on what looks like a green smoothie with sand in it!
EPSLC
57found this helpful
Jan 16, 2014
too expensive
I think this works fine as an exfoliant, but not better than others I've tried. And it costs $44 per ounce, which I think is outrageous. I prefer the Peter Thomas Roth 'Clinical Peel & Reveal' Dermal Resurfacer product, which has many of the same qualities as Exfolikate, is much more reasonably priced, and works wonderfully for me.
zimbra
30found this helpful
Apr 21, 2013
Um...too harsh for me.
I tried this twice and both times my skin had the same reaction. I got very angry looking dry patches on my face that burned and were red. Both times it took about a full week to heal. I just returned it and they told me it's actually a very harsh exfoliate. They thought it was possible my skin reacted to the cinnamon in it. I exchanged it for the gentle one without cinnamon. Hopefully this will be better.
EllaT
8found this helpful
Apr 20, 2010
Excellent product!
I have used Exfolikate since it was originally called Kate in a Jar, and have not found any other exfoliating product better than this! I use it only once a week because it is so expensive, hence the 4 stars rather than 5. My skin is soft, glowing and downright beautiful after using this product.
Nursegail3
8found this helpful
Jan 25, 2015
Exfolikate-awesome
Can't now live without this expensive product! Worth every penny!
mustang06
7found this helpful
Aug 28, 2011
EXCELLENT
This is a wonderful product. It does sting quite a bit, so be prepared. No real redness though. You'll need to find the right amount of time to leave it on, for your skin. I think I was too aggressive in applying it the first time, for my somewhat sensitive/dry skin. Kate Sommerville does have this product available for sensitive skin. I tried a sample of that one, and didn't feel like my skin was as soft and fresh feeling after using it. I've never experienced any at home product that worked as beautifully as this one.
I decided on 4 stars because I truly believe her products are unnecessarily high priced. It's difficult to justify the prices. I can't afford to use her whole line, and think my results are not a great because of it.
BeautyGeek
7found this helpful
Feb 19, 2010
great exfoliator
this product works really nice. it exfoliates my face really well. i use it a couple times a week or before i put on self tanner. i wish it was a little less expensive though.
lizabean
5found this helpful
Dec 26, 2024
this will RUIN YOUR FACE!!!
I implore and beg you to share my story. I put this product on my face for the recommended time of 1 minute after rubbing it on my face. My skin immediately felt irritated and as the day went on it hurt more and more. I woke up the next morning with severe burns on my face. Several weeks later I have multiple scars on my face. This product line SHOULD NOT BE SOLD IN STORES.
SuzieQ243
4found this helpful
Aug 10, 2016
Marvelous Product
This stuff works wonders even though the price will scare you to death. I take really good care of my skin and didn't think there was much room for improvement, but after 2 months of use of ExfoliKate I've had several people ask me what I use on my face. It's a wonder. However, I must say that it seems that Kate has some problems with her product packaging. I had a problem with the top seam of the large tube breaking upon trying to squeeze out the product. Of course, Noridies was great about taking it back and replacing.
marymargaret123
4found this helpful
Nov 30, 2014
Skin feels soft but very abrasive
This product did really exfoliate my skin and make it smooth, but it was also very abrasive. It kind of burned when I put it on and left my skin a bit irritated. I do not have very sensitive skin, but this was too harsh for me.
ElleWoods86
4found this helpful
July 3, 2010
worth it
I just can't get over how much this product has improved my skin. It's bright and glowey now where as before it was getting dull. Also, I've been breaking out lately and this product put a stop to that too! It is indeed expensive BUT you really don't need to use much. I use it about twice a week with only a small amount of product. At this rate I think the small tube will last me at least 9 months.
janny55
4found this helpful
Aug 6, 2016
Love this stuff!
This is the best scrub I've used. It says to only use 2-3 times/week but I use it more than that-probably once/day or every other day. On the other days I use the Kate Somerville gently daily cleanser. I've also tried the gentle exfolikate but the normal stuff isn't too harsh for me and seems to work great!
Aral
2found this helpful