Acne Treatment Essentials

Hi! It's Grace here.

I'm back with another skincare post, but today I'll just make it quick so you called it quick review. This post is all about my acne treatment essentials which I am currently using, some of them are not my holy grail or am-going-to-repurchase products, but I'll just make the review hoping it will be helpful as your references.

First thing first, I bought these products with my own money as people said they're good (well you know I am struggling with acne till now and always curious about acne products hahahah), all reviews are based on my personal experience which are not influenced by the brand. Second, the reaction may differ one another as we have different skin types, conditions, and locations. Third, even though maybe this product was not working on my skin, it doesn't mean it won't work too to you and vice versa or if it works really good on my skin then you notice the product worsen your acne, it doesn't mean I am lying on my reviews saying the product is good. You read it again, the reaction may differ one another as we have different skin types, conditions, and locations.

Okay now let's move on to the quick review.......

1. @tiff_body Loria Acne Lotion

I can say this is the cheapest acne treatment on my acne essentials, it's only Rp 29.000 per bottle.

But to be honest I bought this because there's too many people rave about this product and since it's cheap why don't I try? hahaha. You should shake them well before using, it's kinda similar like the "pink sediment" on Mizon product but you need to mix the sediment if using Loria. It's good for whiteheads too or small bumps.

• Ingredients?
• Aqua, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Fragrance, Piper Bettle Leaf Oil, Benzoic Acid, Boric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassiumglycyrrhizinate

• Volume: 30 ml

• How to Use?
• First, clean the acne area surface. Second, shake the bottle. Third, use the cotton swab to dip and place directly to the acne areas.

Thoughts
I would say I don't really like that "alcohol and menthol" sensation to my face, somehow I feel it's very strong and it stings more than Mizon if you put it on the open wound. Although people say alcohol is good for bumps, I will only use this to stubborn bumps or whiteheads if they're still not going after using the other acne products. But the good thing is I don't feel my skin become dry or patchy because of the product (I only put in on the spot).
Rating: 2/5 (I'd save my skin from too much alcohol, I guess this product is not for me)

2. Mizon AC Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot

You know the famous Mario Badescu drying lotion? The concept is kinda similar but I haven't tried the Mario Badescu one so I can't make a comparison between both of them. This product works good with the pink sediment inside (PLEASE NOTE! Don't mix the sediment with the yellow top layer, if it's mixed take some times for the pink sediment settle)

• What it is?
• This concentrated spot solution targets blemish troubles. The top yellow layer is formulated with BHA, AHA, and natural ingredients that help slough away residue, blackheads and dead skin cells, while the pink powder beneath calms inflamed spots. Together, they work to heal and protect the skin from future damage. Great for all skin types especially acne-prone skin. 

• Ingredients?
• Salicylic Acid, Aqua, Alcohol, Calamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Glycolic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Camphor, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark/bud Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil    - source: cosdna.com

• Volume: 30 ml

• How to Use?
• Before bed, wash your face and apply toner. Using a clean cotton swab, dip the tip into the pink sediment of the solution and place a dab of it directly on the blemish. It will dry overnight and come morning, you will rinse with lukewarm water.

Thoughts
I only use this for whiteheads because it helps the "whiteheads" to dry faster but I would say this is not suitable for cystic or non-heads acne hahaha if you're experiencing cystic acne try the Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion (review below). This leaves a cast or the pink powder settles really well so I only use it at night except you are okay with those pinky spots all over your face. Once the pink powder settle it will dry and if you touch it will become pink powder. It will sting if you put it on the open wound acne, you'd better be careful!
Rating: 3/5 (I don't think I'll repurchase unless there's no more products like this. I am still curious about the Mario Badescu and if you know ENCA, I think it works better on my skin.)

3. Lion Pair Acne Cream

I would say this is the most gentle acne treatment I've ever tried. It has no scent, no white cast even though the cream itself is white, it doesn't dry out your skin nor worsen it. This is one of my holy grail!! HAHAHAHA

READ MY REVIEW HERE >> MY ACNE STORY & LION PAIR ACNE CREAM REVIEW

4. Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion
It contains sediment too like the pink powder but this one is white so you need to mix them up before using on the spot.

• What it is?
• This is a lightweight, quick-absorbing spot treatment specifically designed to target large, under-the-surface bumps. Buffering lotion is best suited to oily and combination skin types. Reducing redness and inflammation, 

• Ingredients?
• Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Oxide, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Biotin, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Pyridoxine HCL, Propylene Carbonate

• Volume: 29 ml

• How to Use?
• Before bed, wash your face and apply toner. Using a clean cotton swab, dip the tip into the pink sediment of the solution and place a dab of it directly on the blemish. It will dry overnight and come morning, you will rinse with lukewarm water. Only use it on active blemishes. Do not apply anything on top of the Buffering Lotion.

Thoughts

I will use this on my cystic acne since it penetrates deep into your skin and help fasten the process either to make it becomes whitehead or heal it. But I only use it at night just because the "sediment" will only sit on the surface so if you use it during daytime with makeup, it won't look good. This is not my holy grail I can say, it does good job but not as wow as I expected remembering the price is not cheap. This will work on small bumps too but will take longer time on big bumps/severe acne. Ah and last not forget to mention, it has a bit drying effect.
Rating: 3/5 (I think you might go for this if you're experiencing small bumps since the ingredients are good too, but this work so so for me)

GUYS!! I am terribly sorry as I promised this post will be up on that night. I just haven't done yet and the last two weeks was my really-lazy-at-the-moment time. I am so sorrrrrrrrry. I hope this post helpful even though only a quick review. I'll try my best to do more soon!!

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xx

Grace

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