Kiehls Blue Herbal Spot Treatment Review

Hello friends!=)

So today's skincare review is a spot treatment product.

To be honest, I rarely step out of my comfort zone. When it comes to my spot treatment, it's the same. I use the same spot treatment which is the 'Clean and Clear Spot Treatment' for years and years now. I've gone through about 4 or 5 tubes of that. I always tell myself that I should step out of my comfort zone, be more adventurous and try something new because who knows, I might find my new favorite spot treatment. So my first time stepping out of my comfort zone, I tried the 'The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Gel' and it was a total failure. It doesn't works at all so I went back to my Clean and Clear again, and finally last fall, I decided to step out of my comfort zone again and tried this spot treatment from Kiehls. Is it my new favorite? Will I again go back to my Clean and Clear one? Well, you shall find out soon=)

Claims:
A gentle, yet effective gel that targets blemishes and cleans pores. Inspired by Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion. Salicylic Acid Treatment with Extracts of Cinnamon Bark and Ginger Root. Helps prevent blemishes from forming. Dermatologist-tested.

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Camphor, Menthol, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Boswelia Serrata Extract/Boswellia Serrata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract/Witch Hazel Leaf Extract, Poterium Officinale Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract/Ginger Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Fmla 685253 4 Code F.I.L. D166386/3

Rate: 7.5/10

Consistency/texture: clear gel

Smell/scent: strong chemical scent

Application/how to use: Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once every day or every other day.

How often do you use: I apply twice a day, once morning and night.

Effectiveness: it works very well on spots that are just about to come out, when you can see just the redness.

Packaging: travel-friendly, sleek and thin

Size: one size 15ml

Whole product lasted how long: depends how frequent you use it. Mine lasted for about half a year.

Product life span: 12 months

Would you recommend to others: maybe

Personal experience using it: I like this spot treatment but I find that it is really similar to my Clean and Clear spot treatment but depends on your budget. If you have money to splurge, then you can try it but it works the same. I believe this spot treatment has more "good" stuff I guess, since it has Cinnamon Bark Extract and Glycolic Acid in it. But in terms of the effectiveness, they both work the same. I wouldn't recommend applying too much as salicylic acid can dry out your skin. But I find that salicylic acid works really well on calming spot redness and getting rid of "early" spots. I'm a huge fan of salicylic acid spot treatments because they are the only thing that works on treating my spots. I would say it is pretty pricey for a spot treatment since it works just like my Clean and Clear.

Would you repurchase: not for now but maybe

Product value/price: £15

Where I bought mine: Kiehls counter in Arnotts, Henry Street

Links for further information: Kiehls UK website (£15)

That's it guys!=)

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Hope it helps!=)

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