[REVIEW] Which Drugstore Cleanser is Best for Blemish Prone Skin?
February 17, 2012WeiwenBeauty, Reviews, Reviews1 Comment
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Are you one of those people who buy skincare products based on their “promises” of amazing, clear skin? Well, you’re not the only sucker. Before the internet came about, there was no other way for us to decide if a product was good other than to try it ourselves. Statistics show that 8 out of 10 adults suffer from blemish prone skin and those of us who aren’t blessed with acne-free skin are often forced to endure a rigorous daily skincare regime to keep both black and whiteheads at bay.
If you frequently suffer from acne, you need to use products that won’t strip moisture or irritate your skin. They should also be oil and alcohol free to remove excess oil from your skin’s surface. There are many drugstore face cleansers in the market and you would have at least bought them once throughout your life.
Often, the first product you purchase will not be the last and consumers tend to brand hop until they find a product that suits their skin because no two skin are the same and some may react negatively compared to others.
Here are five drugstore facial washes for blemish prone skin which we tested out over the past 4 months, read on to find out what we liked or didn’t like about them.
Note: This writer has oily/combination skin with occasional breakouts and all products were tested for at least three weeks each.
1. Superdrug’s Deep Action Daily Cream Wash
Price: RM12.90
Claims: Deeply purify pores, help prevents spots and blemishes as well as control shine. Visible results from day one. With oil control, this will leave skin refreshed and mattified. It’s ideal for everyday use and has been tested on spot prone skin.
Ingredients: Salicylic acid, aloe vera and cucumber juice to deeply purify pores and help soothe and reduce the redness of inflamed skin.
Our Two Cents:
Hailing from the UK, this Deep Action Daily Cream Wash is an affordable drugstore brand by Superdrug and it’s a creamy white clinical smelling substance that doesn’t foam up when applied to your face. Instructions advises to massage into areas where excess oil builds up such as your cheeks and T-zone. If you’re wearing makeup, you may have to double cleanse because this face wash doesn’t remove oil very well.
Efficiency ★★☆☆☆
Packaging ★★★★☆
Value for Money ★★★☆☆
2. Garnier Pure-3-in-1 Wash Scrub Mask
Price: RM19.99
Claims:
Garnier Pure Three-in-One Wash, Scrub and Mask helps to remove excess sebum, unclog pores and unify skin tone. Suitable for oily or combination skin prone to blemishes and blackheads.
Ingredients
Contains zinc to regulate skin tone, eucalyptus to soothe irritated skin and clay to purify and tighten pores. Pumice stone as face scrubs and white clay for the mask.
How to Use
1. As a Daily wash
Apply product to a damp face, massage and rinse with warm water.
2. As a Scrub
Apply to skin and firmly massage in a circular motion, allowing the exfoliating beads to polish the surface of skin and get rid of impurities. Rinse with warm water.
3. As a Mask
Apply a generous amount and allow the formula to dry. Leave the mask on for three minutes and gently rinse away with warm water. Use once or twice a week.
Our Thoughts: At less than RM20, it’s a bargain for 150ml of product that delivers three benefits daily wash, a scrub and a mask. It doesn’t lather into a foam but I love how it feels on my skin because of its cucumber-like scent and when I wash it all off, my face feels amazingly clean and refreshed.
I like this product better as a scrub and mask but you need to be slightly generous with the product as a mask because it really does works wonders and I like how it dries without tightening the skin. It also shrinks pimples but doesn’t unclog blackheads. It has a thick consistency and leaves no residues after washing. However it doesn’t remove eye-makeup and thick foundation well so it’s best used in the morning as a fantastic pick-me-up.