I have been gifted the Cantu shampoo and conditioner for scalp relief by the Superdrug Community for test and review.
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Tag: acne
Acwell Licorice Serum
I received the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Advance Serum free from Picky and Acwell in exchange for my honest review.
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Jan Marini Bioglycolic Face Cleanser
A glycolic acid cleanser that clears pores and removes dead skin cells.
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Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear Mattifying Sun Protection
I received the Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear Mattifying Sun Protection to test and review from the Vichy Skin Société online community. And this sun protection cream does not disappoint!
My skincare issue?
I have blemish-prone skin, so I try to use products that don’t clog up my pores. When it comes to suncream, I hate anything that leaves my skin feeling sticky or greasy, and this is probably one of my biggest downfalls when it comes to using suncream!
What I tested?
The Vichy Capital Soleil UV-Clear Mattifying Sun Protection SPF50+. This is a lightweight sun cream that is designed for blemish-prone skin, protecting it against UVA and UVB rays without clogging up the pores, thanks to salicylic acid.
How did I use it?
Once I have finished doing my whole skincare routine in the morning, but before applying foundation primer, I used 2 pumps of the Vichy suncream and applied it to my face and neck.
My final thoughts?
The suncream was easy to use, and 2 pumps was the perfect amount. It was more of a lotion consistency, and when applied to the skin, it soaked in really well. There was no sticky or greasy residue or white cast left on the skin. There was no problems with applying makeup on top of the sunscreen and no foundation slippage or separation throughout the day. My skin doesn’t feel congested or greasy, and I would definitely be happy to continue using this product.
Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment
One of the things I don’t like about my skin is old acne scarring. I have spent so much money on products that claim to reduce the appearance, but nothing seems to work until I started using the Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment!
Why start using Murad?
I saw a video on Instagram where someone was doing either a day-by-day / week-by-week update of using this stuff. You could see the improvement to her skin, so I decided I would give it a go.
What’s the claim?
The Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment claims to “minimises the look of post-blemish scar size, depth and discolouration in 8 weeks.”
Final verdict
The before and after photos are about 3 weeks apart, and I know the lighting differs, but you can see that the resurfacing treatment does appear to work.
Jan Marini Skin Care Management System
I have used the Jan Marini Bioglycolic® Face Cleanser on and off for the last few years, after a skin clinic recommended it to me for clearing up my stubborn acne. The cleanser has always done such an amazing job of clearing my acne, but then I’d stop using it, and slowly, my acne would return!
About 2 months ago, I started using the cleanser again after other premium skincare products failed to work, making me feel like a complete mess on school runs, and I just wanted to hide away at work.
As expected, my acne has massively reduced but the redness was/is still apparent! This being why I decided to try out the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System for normal / combination skin.
The Jan Marini Skin Care Management System comprises of the Bioglycolic® Face Cleanser, a C-ESTA Serum, a Bioclear Lotion, Bioclear Cream and an Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant with SPF 30.
With the exception of the Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant and the Bioclear Lotion (for the 1st week of using the system), I use the Jan Marini products in the morning and the evening and so far, have been using the system for less than 1 week. Already, I have noticed that any spots that do appear are small and go just as quickly as they appear and that the redness on my face is slowly fading. Another positive is that you don’t need to use much of the products as coverage is brilliant with just a small amount!
I know it’s early days, but I expect to see improvements accelerate when I start using the Bioclear lotion day and night and I look forward to feeling more confident and not have to wear so much foundation.
Reviewed by Hanna 