GIOVANNI HOT CHOCOLATE Sugar Scrub Reviews

Name: HOT CHOCOLATE Sugar Scrub
Brand: GIOVANNI
Rating: 4 (14 reviews)

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12 Reviews

Aga7
Dec 20, 2018
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
I bought it directly and the moment I opened it, the chocolate scent drove me crazy. Even after showering, the lingering fragrance spreads through the bathroom, and the scent is just amazing.
Cons
If you apply it slightly damp, it stings a bit, so you need to add a bit more water. It can be a bit irritating, so you need to rinse it thoroughly.
Tip
Soak it in water and then gently rub it on your body, focusing on your elbows and knees...

yuninada
Apr 11, 2017
Combination SkinSensitive Skinproduct.Atopy Skin
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Pros
I previously used the Treehat scrub, but I decided to purchase this one because the ingredients are better. It has a sweet hot chocolate scent and the granule size is just right. After scrubbing, it doesn't feel tight and leaves my skin feeling refreshed, which I really like.
Cons
The product amount is small compared to the packaging. To be more precise, the packaging is larger than I expected. I wonder if they needed to make the packaging this bulky.
Tip
I bought this from iHerb at a reasonable price.

eungdu
Mar 28, 2017
Normal SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
If you're a fan of sweet or chocolatey scents, this is a wonderfully rich and fragrant product for you. I had an urge to use it immediately upon opening.ㅋ The moment you open the lid, an incredibly intense cocoa aroma fills the air, which the ingredients reveal is due to the fragrance. Fortunately, among scrub products, this one has relatively simple and clean ingredients without any concerning components, which I appreciated. As you apply and gently massage it, there is a momentary warming sensation. While that warming may not directly reduce cellulite, it likely aids in product absorption, which is a vague but hopeful expectation I have.ㅋㅋㅋ
Cons
The exfoliating particles are too large and dense. Without sufficient moisture, it feels like it might tug at the skin.ㅋ After using the scrub, my palms feel silky smooth... But the exfoliating grains take a long time to dissolve, so it may not be suitable for impatient users.㎎ The ingredients are on the 'good' side, but I bought it through a proxy service, and the hassle makes me reluctant to repurchase.
Tip
Slowly...gently...

세씨
Jan 28, 2017
Oily SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The best thing about this product is the chocolate aroma!! It's closer to the scent of powdered hot chocolate rather than the rich smell of raw chocolate, but it's not overpowering. Since it's made of sugar, when you rub it on your body in a moist state, it melts without much irritation. However, the cocoa? shells that are also included remain even after the sugar has fully dissolved, so it feels a bit rough. And after using it, your skin becomes very soft!
Cons
As a scrub, it doesn't seem to be doing a great job. I started using it because my skin was dry and had a lot of dead skin, but it only seems to remove about half of what I was expecting. As I mentioned before, it does leave my skin feeling smooth and soft, but you definitely need to moisturize afterwards. However, I don't have any ingrown hairs, and I bought it because I wanted a light exfoliator, so the scent is very pleasing to me, so I would consider repurchasing it.
Tip
If you have sensitive skin, it might be better not to rub the cocoa shells too much after the sugar has dissolved.

별똥별1
Jan 26, 2017
Oily SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
I finished one bottle and repurchased it, but I'm currently using a different product, so I haven't opened it yet. The chocolate scent is the one I like the most. A sweet fragrance lingers in the bathroom and on my body.
Cons
The moisturizing power is lacking. Due to the container structure, water inevitably gets in every time I use it.

뿡캉이
Dec 12, 2016
Normal SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
After showering, the bathroom is filled with the aroma of chocolate. The fragrance is truly delightful. And the volume is more than expected.
Cons
If you dislike coarse exfoliating particles, you may not like this. It's inconvenient to apply as there is no spoon inside.

유키히로나나
Nov 25, 2016
Dry SkinSensitive Skin
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Pros
This scrub gives me a feeling as if I'm inside a cocoa cup. Those who like chocolate-based scents will probably love this.^^
Cons
It's thick and has a warming sensation, so you have to apply it when it's quite wet. Personally, I don't like applying scrubs diluted in water, so the application feel might make me not repurchase this.
Tip
The particles have a rough feel, so gently use it for the body. If you add water and massage it until it dissolves, the scrubbing effect works well.^^

붕붕라랄
Nov 14, 2016
Combination Skin
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Pros
The scent is pleasant and there is a warm sensation when applied. Haha, it's great for relaxation.
Cons
It's a scrub, but I'm not sure if it effectively removes dead skin cells.

바니비2
Aug 23, 2016
Oily Skin
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Pros
This scrub has a rich chocolate aroma. The granules are large but provide a gentle exfoliation. After using a body wash, I enjoy the smooth, refreshed feeling from using this scrub regularly. It's great for summer, but additional moisturizing is needed in the winter.
Cons
While the container size seems small compared to the amount, there's not much else to complain about.

cheimonas
Nov 4, 2015
Combination SkinSensitive SkinAcne Skin
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Pros
The packaging design is pretty and it has a really sweet and rich chocolate-like aroma. I checked the ingredients and it was affordable, so I bought it. It wasn't bad. Just using this alone feels like it cleans the body thoroughly, but there was still some fragrance left on the skin, so I washed it one more time with soap.
Cons
But it's true that I felt like I got what I paid for. I'm not sure if the scrubbing effect is that great. And the fragrance of the product remained even after washing my hands, and when I accidentally touched my tongue, it tasted terribly bitter, which surprised me. I didn't intentionally taste it though... And the packaging, while pretty in shape, seems a bit too bulky compared to the actual volume. The volume itself is quite generous, and I used it for a good amount of time, but it ended up lasting for a much shorter period than I had initially estimated based on the packaging. Since this is a body product, it's understandable that the scrub particles are larger, but I have a facial scrub/microdermabrasion product that has very fine particles while still providing an effective scrubbing effect. After hair removal, I sometimes get ingrown hairs, and using this product for daily scrubbing didn't really help much, but when I switched to the facial scrub, it improved significantly. I wish the product would be a bit more true to its original intended function.
Tip
Do not use this on your face at all!