Olay Body Wash Plus Stage Five Clingers

A few months ago, Marie Claire named Olay Body Wash plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons as one of the '25 Beauty Products That Will Change Your Life.' I really enjoy Marie Claire and typically trust their reviews, but this was straight up hyperbole.

Olay Body Wash plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons isn't the worst body wash that I've ever tried, but it by no means changed my life. The creamy lather foams up nicely and feels silky on skin. The ocean-y fragrance is pleasant, and subtly lingers. But, unfortunately, the scent isn't the only thing that likes to stick around.

The microbeads don't dissolve, like you might expect them to. Rather, they cling to your skin...so when you're rinsing clean, you need to check (and double-check) yourself to make sure the blue beads aren't hiding anywhere. And be prepared for your shower/tub to look like Smurfette just got done exfoliating in there instead of you.

There are plenty of better body washes on the market, so I can't recommend this one. Even though it costs less than $6, I still expect to be impressed. Yes, Olay Body Wash plus Spa Exfoliating Ribbons cleanses skin and gently buffs skin. But, then again, so does a bar of Dove soap and a washcloth...and this combo won't leave stage five clingers littering your shower floor.