Here are some of my top picks that I tried and tested in October 2024.

1. Procoal 2% BHA Spot Treatment

This 2% BHA Spot Treatment from Procoal contains key ingredients such as zinc oxide and salicylic acid that effectively target spots and breakouts fast and is perfect for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

This is to be used as part of your evening skincare routine, using a cotton bud to apply to solution directly to the affected area.

Made in the UK and free from harmful ingredients such as Parabens, MI, SLS, Mineral Oils, and Paraffin, ensuring you get a high-quality skincare product.

For me, this has definitely replaced spot patches, which was my number one choice when it came to spots. Unlike spot patches, you can do your whole evening skincare routine and then apply this solution to the spot, and the results are amazing.

This Procoal 2% BHA Spot Treatment does have a strong smell to it, and it does sting a little when applied to the spot. This is all bearable, especially when that horrible, angry spot settles right down the next morning – and after a few days, it is pretty much gone!

The only problem I have is remembering to NOT shake the bottle before use.

Until I come across something better, this is definitely my go-to skincare product for breakouts, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who suffers from spots.

🛍 The Procoal 2% BHA Spot Treatment is available to buy from Amazon and TikTok Shop.

2. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask

The Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask from SKIN1004 is blended with pink Himalayan salt and Centella Asiatica extract. This do-it-all clay stick mask soothes sensitive skin and purifies pores for clear and healthy skin and comes in stick form for hassle-free application. It also contains red bean powder to buff away dead skin cells for refined skin.

This clay mask stick is fairly easy to use, and in the more difficult to cover areas such as around the nose, you can simply apply the clay to your finger and gently apply to the skin. The clay is a very soft consistency and feels very smooth and gentle on the skin.

After a few minutes on the skin, the clay mask is easy enough to wash away with warm water, and it left my skin feeling very soft and smooth. It also helped to reduce the excess oil that I usually get around my t-zone.

🛍 The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask is available to buy from TikTok Shop.

3. Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner

This nourishing and lightweight milky toner delivers deep hydration to skin with a non-sticky and refreshing finish and contains:

• Rice Bran Water and Niacinamide to help brighten uneven dull skin tone while balancing sebum production, promoting a clear and radiant complexion.
• Ceramide AP and NP to soothe irritated skin while preventing moisture loss and reinforcing skin barrier.
• Sodium Hyaluronate and Betaine to further amplify soothing and moisturising effects for sensitive skin while reducing inflammation.

This milky toner feels so nourishing and moisturising on the skin, and where my skin has been having a bit of a breakout recently, this toner has really helped to soothe my skin.

It applies to the skin really well and seems a tad bit thicker in consistency compared to other toners I’ve used. It soaks into the skin very well and doesn’t leave any tacky and greasy residue.

Works great for skin that is feeling a bit sore or sensitive and would be amazing for dry skin, too.

4. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence

This Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence from Haruharu Wonder is formulated with 5 Ceramide Complex and 5 Fatty Acids Complex to replenish skin barrier, promoting a hydrated and smooth complexion whilst also firming and plumping the skin. This creamy milky essence contains:

• Phytosterols and Cholesterol to help maintain moisture balance, rejuvenating the skin.
• Skin nourishing probiotics like Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to improve skin elasticity and overall moisture level.
• Upcycled Black Rice Jigemi (Lees) Extract to provide intense antioxidant and soothing effects.

The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence feels absolutely amazing on the skin. It leaves my skin feeling very moisturised and nourished. This essence is easy to apply to the skin and soaked into my skin fairly quickly. It doesn’t leave and tacky or greasy residue, and it didn’t cause any irritation.

It is great for anyone with dry or sensitive skin.

🛍 The Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence is available to buy from Amazon and TikTok Shop.

5. Mary&May Rice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum

This triple vitamin serum from Mary&May has been developed to brighten skin and minimise blemishes. It provides powerful brightening care that blocks melanin activation, oxidation, and epidermal migration in three stages and is effective in improving skin tone and reducing blemishes.

Containing 10% niacinamide and a powerful synergy of triple vitamins and glutathione, which helps provide a clear, radiant glow and vitality to the skin. This serum also contains organic Hiami rice extract and panthenol to aid in soothing and moisturising, making it a daily whitening serum that can be used even on sensitive skin without irritation.

This Rice Niacin 10% Triple Vitamin Serum from Mary&May is so lightweight and nice to apply to the skin. It leaves my skin feeling and looking really soft and smooth. This serum has really helped to moisturise and soothe my skin, which has been much needed since the drop in temperature.

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