When Harriet asked if would like to review the Clearasil new blemish ad marks range I leaped at the chance as I knew that spots can be a serious issue for people around my age.
I started using this range about a month ago and have been trying them in different ways with different things to find how I get the best results.
As this a big review I thought I could break it down into parts so you only need to read what is relevant to you!
The Science
'With dermatologist-inspired science, these products are designed to work on your skin from the start of the blemish. They contain a unique ingredient complex with vitamin B3 known to fight the appearance of marks and enhance the skin renewal process.' - From back of packaging.
My Skin
Until about a year ago acne, blemishes and marks were not a problem I faced then all of a sudden I began to get spots. Not many but enough to realise I had to do something about it. Since then I have tried various different brands such as Simple, Sudocrem, Origins and Dermalogica but although some of them did help dramatically, I still am prone to the odd breakout and VERY prone to redness on my cheeks. I also get a few under skin spots along my jaw and cheeks. My skin is also oily down my T-zone and dry-normal everywhere else.
The Scrub
The scrub for me is a little too rough compared to what I normally use and makes my redness ever so slightly worse. That said it does exfoliate your skin and leaves it feeling nice and fresh. It has a light fruity smell (I quite like this) and is greeny blue metallic in colour. I have been using it twice a week.
The Wash and Mask
On a more positive note I love the wash and mask. This too has the almost fruity smell and is a creamy blue green colour. I have been using this morning and night without fail for a month and absolutely love it! It leaves your skin feeling bright and clean after use as a wash and after using as a mask your face feels very deeply cleansed. The first time I used as a mask I did what the packaging said and put a thin layer on for a minute, this did nothing and I thought it was a complete waste of time. I then gave it another go at the weekend, putting on a much thicker layer and leaving for 15minutes and it gave the effect I was looking for.
Treatment Cream
I also really enjoy using the Treatment cream! Although it says it is a cream I would say it has more of a gel texture. It sinks in quickly, isn't greasy and isn't too drying. I put a light layer of this on about half of my face where spots can appear. When I got two spots I applied it directly to them with origins super spot remover and they were gone by the next day! I also like that you can use this on places where you are prone to spots and not just when you get them - a great multitasker!
Results
In a nutshell the range has improved my skin, considerably. I have had just two breakouts in a month, my under skin spots have reduced and marks from previous blemishes have gone down. I cannot sing their praises enough.
Tip: I didn't used to like Simple's light moisturiser but when testing out product combinations this came out top as it works well in conjunction with the treatment gel and left my skin feeling soft.
Top to bottom: Treatment Cream, Scrub, Wash and Mask
What skincare have you been loving right now?
xo
Disclaimer: Any items that are gifted to me by a PR company or brand I will always give a 100% honest review on. I also only accept items that I would buy myself or feel is relevant to my blog.
