For anyone suffering from breakouts, or blemishes the struggle is real, says Editor Trudi Brewer. Here's the latest innovation to calm and correct that irritating skin curse - acne.
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Ask any woman who's ever struggled with acne; they want it gone fast. While symptoms will fade over time, if you want your skin free from those blemishes, you need to seek medical advice and follow a simple, gentle skincare routine and often. However, many acne products are expensive and aggressive, and it’s trial and error when it comes to results. Controlling the acne you see is one thing, but managing the blemishes bubbling underneath the skin is where an ongoing, simple solution that will soothe, improve and correct your breakouts long term. Before you pile on foundation and concealer, to cover your skin which can often exacerbate the problem, here is a simple solution that will soothe, improve and correct - fast
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-blemish Concentrate, $35.
What is it?
The brand says this concentrate will deliver results in seven days, from arresting breakouts and calming inflammation. Created for blemish-prone skin, this is a serum-like concentrate that provides shine-free hydration that absorbs in minutes. Used twice a day, it helps heal blemishes and leaves a matte-looking lightweight finish on the skin, ensuring your skin never looks greasy or oily, essential for anyone fighting excess oil and shine.
What's in it?
The hero ingredient is Comedoclastin, derived from milk thistle, that controls oil production, will unclog pores, and help reduce blemishes and blackheads. Whipped with Avène's silica-rich, natural thermal spring water (the base to every skincare product in the range), this formula has a softening, soothing, healing effect on irritated, blemished skin, designed to be used both day and night.
