"I LOVE HAVING PIMPLES!!!!" Said no one ever.
Imagine waking up feeling all good vibes, then upon checking yourself in the mirror you see those horrible, horrible acne on your cheeks, chin, nose, forehead, everywhaaaar. You rush to your vanity - panicking - to check for any remedy. Alas, your Lush Spot Treatment is nowhere in sight. Not that you find that 100% effective, but where the eff is it when you need it the most?! Then you promise yourself to get that Mario Badescu ASAP cos that little thing is heaven sent.
But cos you're such an impulsive buyer you got sidetracked by this product that promises clearer skin in 4 hours! So you tell yourself, hey why not? *caching-caching! there goes your fund for that Mario Badescu set... hmm but not really cos this one is way cheaper, soooo yay, frugal you!*
HA! Story of my life and the story behind this purchase - the Alba Botanica Acnedote Invisible Treatment Gel. I bought it from Healthy Options a few weeks back and I think it's about time I share some feedback.
I'll keep this product review short and simple by listing down the pros and cons (aka I know you all got bored with my intro right up there, so I'll cut you some slack this time, lols):
PROS:
- Active ingredient is 2% Salicylic Acid. It works in removing dead skin cells because of its ability to penetrate the follicle. Thus making your pores clearer and free from blockages.
- Made from organic/vegetarian ingredients
- No parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrances
- Clear, invisible gel makes it acceptable to wear even in daylight when you're out and about!
- Very affordable and you only need a small amount each time, so this tiny tube can actually last for months!
CONS:
- It stings like craaaazy! So if you have low pain tolerance, I suggest skipping this one. Or take some painkillers beforehand. However, it only takes a few minutes before the burning sensation subside.
- Be prepared to have dry patches around the affected areas. Though this can be quickly solved by simply applying moisturizer.
- The biggest con though is that it takes 3 to 5 days (or longer) for the pimple to totally disappear. I've tried others with quicker results (eg with Clinique, the acne is gone overnight).
Will I repurchase? Probably not. I like that it's organic and all the pros that I've mentioned. However, the real deal breaker here is the amount of time it takes to see the result. And you all know how it is with acne - the quicker it's gone, the better.
PRICE: Php359.00
WHERE TO BUY: Healthy Options
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