St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub with Travel Size
- 6 oz full-size tube plus a **1 oz travel mini**
- Physical exfoliant: finely milled walnut shell and apricot pit
- Normal to oily skin listed, face only
- Non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, paraben free
- No artificial beads, vegan and cruelty-free
- Listing sizes conflict: spec table says 3.5 oz pack of 2
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A gritty apricot scrub pair for oily or normal skin that likes a strong physical polish, with a mini for travel. Sensitive or dry faces may find the shell particles too rough.
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ASIN: B0GSSDTCYMCategory: Skin Scrubs
Overview
Scrubbing with St. Ives Apricot means buffing the face with finely milled walnut shell and apricot pit in a cream base. The set pairs a full-size tube for the sink with a mini tube for a toiletry bag.
Grit is what you buy here: shell and pit particles give a deep, manual polish that chemical exfoliants do not. Having a travel tube in the same box saves decanting. Reactive, thin or acne inflamed skin is better served by a gentler, bead free acid exfoliant.
Who it's for
Shine prone faces that want a hands-on scrub, plus travelers who like a mini in the bag. Those with fragile or easily irritated skin should choose a softer exfoliant.
Pros and cons
- Two tubes, one for travel
- Natural shell and pit exfoliants
- Non-comedogenic and paraben free
- No plastic microbeads
- Coarse grit can irritate sensitive skin
- Size figures conflict across the listing
- Scent not described
Performance notes
Exfoliation is mechanical: the milled walnut shell and apricot pit lift dead skin as you massage. Pressure and time decide how strong the effect is, so light circles on damp skin give a gentler result. The cream base helps the particles glide instead of dragging.
Specifications
| Brand | St. Ives |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 3.5 Ounce (Pack of 2) per spec table |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 6 fluid ounces (full-size tube) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Features | Cruelty Free |
| Material Type Free | Artificial Beads Free, Paraben Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 7 Ounce |
| Other details | |
| Skin Type | All, Normal, Oily |
| Target Use Body Part | Face |
| Item Form | Cream |
| Special Ingredients | Walnut shell, apricot pit powder |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Skin Exfoliant Type | Physical |
| Number Of Items | 2 |
| Non comedogenic formula | Yes, dermatologist tested |
| Product Benefits | Exfoliating |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub on sensitive or dry skin?
The listing targets balanced to oily skin and uses a physical walnut shell and apricot pit exfoliant. Sensitive or dry skin may find it rough, so test a small area first.
What comes in the St. Ives Apricot Scrub set?
A full-size tube listed at 6 oz and a mini tube listed at 1 oz. The spec table instead lists 3.5 oz pack of 2, so check the tubes on arrival.
Does St. Ives Apricot Scrub contain plastic microbeads?
No. It is listed as free of artificial beads and uses milled walnut shell and apricot pit.
Will it clog pores?
It is listed as non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested.
Can I use it on my body?
The listing names the face as the target area only.