it is really cool. it is actually a sugar based exfoliator. the sugar is mixed in with the volcanic ash. its a dark blackish grey goo-y stuff that lightens to a a lighter grey when you rub it in your hands. on application, the sugar exfoliates and dissolves away. its alot less abrasive than microfine refinisher, and i hardly thought it was doing anything while i was using it. but once i rinsed my face, it was super soft. all of us at my counter are planning on buying 10 of em, each!!! its that cool. and like panther mentioned earlier, it is pretty big. its 4.5 oz! you can't beat $19.50!

Erine, how well do you think this will work on sensitive Acne Prone skin? I am always SO hesitant to try these sorts of products for fear that it will break me out so badly. And how often would this need to be used? Weekly? TIA!

Specktra confession no. 83: I ordered all four of the Solar bits from that ebay seller, thanks to jenntoz. I just got solar bits fever and couldn't help myself.

If they come in fairly soon, I'll try and post swatches for them, if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

yah, pink grapefruit was one of my first lipglasses. it's still my favorite. i actually bought the holiday set just for that 1. i'll definitely get a few backups this time

was it holiday 2007?

it is non-acnegenic and approved for all skin types. it is very gentle, so should be fine for your sensitive skin. you can use it 1-3 times a week. but you also have to take into consideration if you are using another exfoliator as well. i also use microfine refinisher in conjuction with this. i use each one once a week, for a total of 2 exfoliations per week. you shouldn't exfoliate more than 3 times a week, no matter what skin type you have or exfoliator you use.