La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel
Purifying Foaming Gel for Oily and Sensitive Skin
Properties
EFFACLAR Gel gently purifies the skin thanks to cleansing agents selected to respect sensitive skin. It may eliminate impurities and excess sebum while leaving the skin clean and fresh. With soothing, anti-irritant La Roche-Posay thermal spring water - pH 5.5 - Soap-free - Alcohol-free - Colorant-free - Paraben free.
This cleanser is the best for my skin I've come across yet - not too drying, yet thoroughly cleanses without leaving the face feeling tight afterwards. I purchased this as a set - it came with...
Effaclar K Daily renewal fluid for oily skin
Properties
Daily skincare, corrects and progressively transforms the skin surface through micro-exfoliation.
Innovation: LHA, a keratolytic active ingredient that performs precise, fine, targeted micro-exfoliation without irritation.
Results
The skin texture can be smoothed, imperfections are erased, and the pores are tightened and unclogged. The skin appears finer, cleaner and softer.
I use this morning and evening before a moisturiser - and I do feel that it helps my skin to feel cleaner, softer and appear smoother.
Burt's Bees
Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions Daily Moisturising Lotion
"Burt's Bees Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions natural light-weight lotion is proven to help control oil and protect against blemises without irritating skin.
Salicylic Acid, sourced from naturally from Willow Bark Extract, penetrates pores to help reduce blemishes and prevent future breakouts. Lemongrass, Witch Hazel, Goldenseal and Hops help reduce redness, resulting in a clearer complexion and healthier-looking skin, naturally."
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.0%), Inactive Ingredients: water, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycerin, stearic acid, sucrose distearate, salix nigra (willow) bark extract, sucrose stearate, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, humulus lupulus (hops) extract, equisetum hiemale (horsetail) leaf extract, hydrastis canadensis (golden seal) extract, epilobium fleischeri (gravel willow) extract, lecithin, chrondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, fragrance, glucose, xanthan gum, sodium borate, sodium chloride, glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase
This product doesn't smell too great, and it did make my face flush red upon first use - but I feel its natural ingredients are doing a great job on preventing blemishes, and it moisturises nicely without feeling too heavy or oily. I like that this settles well into the skin without the feeling it's clogging the pores. The downside would have to be its price, but for me it's worth it if it's stops pesky spots.
Burt's Bees
Natural Anti-Blemish Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment
How it Works
Scientifically proven to reduce redness in 24 hours and blemish size in 48 hours. Proven to decrease blemish size by 42% in 2 weeks. This natural spot treatment is proven to help reduce and improve the appearance of blemishes without irritating skin. Salicylic Acid, sourced naturally from Willow Bark Extract, penetrates pores to help reduce blemishes. Formulated with Tea Tree, Calendula, Yarrow and Parsley Extracts to help reduce redness and Borage Extract to promote healthy skin resulting in a clearer complexion, naturally.
How to Use It
Apply to face in the morning and evening after cleansing.
Featured Ingredient
Willow Bark - This extract contains natural Beta Hydroxy Acids, which work as a natural skin exfoliant to help unplug follicles and pores.Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.75%) Inactive Ingredients: alcohol denat., citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, water, calendula officinalis flower extract, achillea millefolium (yarrow) extract, borago officinalis (borage) extract, carum petroselinum (parsley) extract, foeniculum vulgare (fennel) fruit oil, salix nigra (willow) bark extract, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, juniperus communis fruit oil
This works a treat - I'd heard good reviews on this product so gave it a try (despite hmmm-ing and debating whether to purchase over its price), and I'm glad I did! It's a hell of a lot better than your usual tea tree oil treatment - you can feel it killing any bacteria and cooling down any aggravated spots almost right away. I just hope my skin doesn't get 'used to it' like it has with other products & as a result the effects stop. You get a small amount for your money - so use sparingly. Oh and I warn you now - the smell is STRONG. It's chemically and to be honest...a bit like liquorice haha.
