Obsessed With Osmanthus Milk From C-Dramas? 10 Women Put Dove’s New Osmanthus Body Scrub To The Test

Hazel Lee, 41

Body skin concerns: Dry or dehydrated skin, dull-looking skin, uneven skin texture

Skin appears smoother and more refined with less visible dryness

I usually use a body scrub about three times a week, so I was curious to see how Dove Golden Osmanthus Ice Cream Body Scrub would compare with other scrubs I had been using.

The texture is a little more watery than I expected, but it glided easily over my skin without feeling scratchy or abrasive. It effectively removed dead skin and left my skin feeling soft and moisturised after rinsing, without any tightness or stripped feeling.

The Golden Osmanthus scent was another highlight for me. It has a lovely sweet, floral fragrance that made my showers feel more relaxing and indulgent, and I could still smell a light scent on my skin for a couple of hours afterwards.

Penny Lim, 37

Body skin concerns: Dry, rough or textured, and dull-looking skin

Skin looks smoother, softer and more moisturised after use

I didn’t feel the need to apply body moisturiser after using it and that’s something I’ve never experienced with my other scrubs before.

I normally use a body scrub once a week, followed by body moisturiser, so Dove Golden Osmanthus Ice-Cream Body Scrub was a pleasant surprise. Its creamy, ice-cream-like texture feels different from other scrubs I’ve tried, and it was easy to scoop, spread and massage onto wet skin. I also found that I didn’t need much product each time.

The exfoliating particles effectively removed dead skin cells without leaving my skin feeling dry or flaky. After rinsing, my skin felt instantly smooth, supple and comfortable, with rough areas feeling softer and a subtle radiant glow.

Candice, 34

Body skin concerns: Dry, dull-looking, and uneven skin texture

The skin looks smoother and more radiant with a healthy-looking glow

The ice-cream-like texture is what stood out to me most about this scrub. It feels creamy, soft and fluid, unlike any other body scrub I’ve tried before. The tiny exfoliating beads also felt gentle while effectively removing dead skin cells from areas like my legs, elbows and knees.

The light, subtle fragrance was another plus for me. It wasn’t overpowering and made me feel joyful and refreshed after my shower, although the scent only lingered for less than an hour.

After using it two to three times a week, I noticed that my rough areas felt smoother and my skin looked more radiant.

Rhea Rahmat, 22

Body skin concerns: Sensitive, easily irritated, and dull-looking skin

Skin looks brighter and more radiant

It gave my skin a new glow! I have dull and sometimes dry skin, so I was impressed by the difference I noticed within just one week.

The exfoliating sugar beads felt gentle and non-abrasive while still effectively removing dead skin cells. I also liked the creamy texture, which was easy to scoop, apply and massage onto my skin. It rinsed off easily without leaving any residue, and my skin felt moisturised and fresh afterwards.

I was surprised by how quickly I saw results, especially since I wasn’t expecting a drastic difference from a body scrub.

After using it more than three times a week, my skin looked brighter and felt more hydrated, and I didn’t feel the need to apply body moisturiser afterwards as my skin didn’t feel dry or stripped.

Teresa Widjaja, 29

Body skin concerns: Rough or textured skin, including small bumps, and dull-looking skin

If you’re thinking of trying a body scrub but have no idea where to start, this one is a pretty easy introduction.

I’ve never been a huge fan of body scrubs, although I do use them regularly to keep my skin smooth, so I wasn’t expecting to be particularly impressed. However, Dove Golden Osmanthus Ice Cream Body Scrub did surprise me.

I loved its ice-cream-like texture, which felt smooth and gentle on my skin without being harsh or irritating. It was easy to massage onto my skin and rinsed off without leaving any uncomfortable residue.

My skin felt noticeably smoother afterwards, and I liked that it didn’t leave it feeling overly dry.

Jing Ning, 22

Body skin concerns: Rough, dull, oily, or uneven skin texture

I would repurchase this body scrub because of its pleasant scent and how moisturised my skin feels after exfoliating.

The buttery, ice-cream-like texture was another highlight. It applies smoothly and feels gentle on my skin while still exfoliating effectively. Even with my sensitive skin, it didn’t feel harsh or irritating, and my skin felt supple and nourished afterwards without any flakiness or dryness.

I noticed smoother skin after just one use, with dull areas appearing brighter. After using it two to three times a week for seven days, my skin felt softer and more hydrated than when I used body wash alone.

I also noticed fewer breakouts on my back, as the scrub helped remove dirt and sebum.

Fiona, 36

Body skin concerns: Dry, rough, textured, and dull-looking skin

Before, the skin looks dull and tired, while after use, it appears brighter

I had pretty much given up on body scrubs after my previous experiences, but this one gave me a much better impression from the start. I’ve also been using Dove products, so I was curious to see how this would feel on my skin.

The texture was one of the first things that stood out to me. It felt a little like melted ice cream and had a cooling sensation, while the fine exfoliating beads were gentle enough that I didn’t need to scrub very hard.

I didn’t notice any drastic difference after my first use, but I liked that it didn’t leave my skin feeling stripped. With continued use, my skin felt smoother and more radiant. I also noticed fewer bumps around my back and knees, along with less itchiness.

Samantha Lin, 27

Body skin concerns: Rough or textured skin

Her elbows appear brighter and less visibly pigmented than before

I couldn’t get over how good this smells! The sweet, pleasant Golden Osmanthus scent was one of my favourite things about the Dove Golden Osmanthus Ice-Cream Body Scrub. It wasn’t too overpowering, but made my shower feel more enjoyable.

The texture was another highlight. It’s quite viscous and almost like a creamy sorbet, so it spread easily over my skin and was comfortable to use in the shower.

The exfoliating particles were also just the right size — small enough that they didn’t feel painful, but still effective enough to gently exfoliate.

After rinsing, my skin felt noticeably softer and smoother, especially around my elbows, without feeling stripped or dry. I also liked that it left my skin feeling moisturised after exfoliating.

Faustina, 22

Body skin concerns: Dry or dehydrated skin and dull-looking skin

Her legs appear slightly more moisturised and supple than before

What I appreciate about this scrub is that it has a good amount of exfoliating particles without feeling too harsh.

The exfoliation is gentler than other scrubs I’ve tried, while still giving me a satisfying scrub. Its smooth texture also made it easy to scoop, apply and spread. I’d say the texture feels more like a smoothie than ice cream, though.

The scent was another highlight. It has a lovely floral fragrance that isn’t too overpowering or artificial, and I liked how it lingered on my skin like a perfume.

I also didn’t feel the need to use body lotion afterwards because the scrub left my skin feeling moisturised without feeling heavy, especially in Singapore’s weather.

Melissa, 33

Body skin concerns: Sensitive, irritated, rough, oily, or uneven skin texture

Before looks dull and rough, after looks brighter, smoother and softer

This is a holy grail that I would reach for time and again. I enjoyed using the Dove Golden Osmanthus Ice-Cream Body Scrub, from its attractive packaging and subtly sweet scent to its soft, creamy texture.

The texture is easy to scoop and glides smoothly over my skin, making it easy to apply and massage in. The exfoliating particles effectively removed dead skin cells without feeling harsh, and the scrub rinsed off easily without leaving any residue.

After just one use, my skin felt noticeably softer and moisturised without feeling dry or tight. Rough areas also felt smoother, while my skin looked more radiant with a healthy glow. With regular use, my skin felt more hydrated throughout the day.