The Face Shop Clean Face Clear Away Spot Review

Thursday, 3 September 2015

Annyeong everyone!

Let me introduce to you this little bottle of goodness which aided me in clearing away pimples and preventing further breakouts on my face.

This product is called the "Clean Face, Clear Away Spot", which can be purchased from The Face Shop. (Yes I know, another Face Shop product..)

If you still do not know, The Face Shop is a well-known Korean Cosmetic Shop. I've also previously posted reviews on a couple of make-up products from TheFaceShop:

Face It Aura CC Cream Review

Face It Aqua CC Starter Review

TheFaceShop - Clean Face, Clear Away Spot

About the product

What it claims:

"This new and imrpoved, Tea Tree extract treats oily or problem skin more quickly and effectively" 

"This specialised acne spot product brings out immediate effect on troubled area."

"Calm and prevent breakouts, quick and effective!"

Packaging:

As you can see, the colour scheme of the bottle and packaging itself includes more of the beige and brownish tones. Pretty simple - nothing fancy - i kinda loved the visual of this product. The bottle is transparent, so it is definitely easy to know when the product is finishing.

P.S: I couldn't take a snapshot of the inside since mine's finishing & there's nothing much to show. If you search online you should be able to find more photos of this product.

The product itself & its texture:

The solution inside is just like water, with a small amount of pinkish powder-like substance sitting at the bottom of the bottle. 

Directions as stated on packaging:

"At the final stage of skincare, without shaking the solution, dip clean cotton swab into the container and apply directly to blemishes."

Cost of product:

$18.00

Ingredients

In my opinion...

This product works pretty well for me. I added this into my skincare routine as the last step every day and night, ever since I purchased it. However I tend to apply less of this product during my morning skincare routine, and if possible i skip it or replace with The Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil. On days when I feel more pimple bumps coming, I apply more at night. On the other hand, on days when I feel that there's not much breakouts coming, I use the Tea Tree Oil instead. 

Anyway, the Clean Face, Clear Away Spot from The Face Shop definitely helped me in clearing away pimples and prevented further breakouts, just like the product claimed. I dont see my pimples leaving any scars, and usually the next day I wake up, I notice smaller bumps or even better, a clear spot on where the pimple was!

Of course upon applying, it stings a little just like the Tea Tree Oil does.

However with regards to a few pimple scars that I have on my chin and cheeks that are pretty severe, this product definitely DOES NOT aid me in reducing the marks. I am still currently trying to find better ways and observing how the Tea Tree Oil might help in reducing the scars. (If I ever do find some, I'll definitely share with you guys again!) 

How I use it:

I dip in organic cotton buds which can be purchased from The Body Shop. (I really love them as they are organic, soft, and have 2 different sides - conical & flat surface)

I think it is easier & better to use cotton buds compared to cotton swabs, since it prevents you from shaking the bottle. Furthermore sometimes cotton swabs might leave some threads or bits of fibre on your face and it can be very annoying.

What I disliked about this product:

What I really disliked about this product is the SMELL. Sometimes it really stings my nose, therefore I try not to inhale any of it. In addition, the product might be used up pretty quickly as it is a really tiny bottle. Therefore some of you might find it expensive for such a tiny bottle at $18.00... But I guess it's worth trying for a first time!

Overall

Advantages of this product:

1) Helps in clearing spots & prevents breakouts

2) The bottle is easy to handle

Disadvantages of this product:

1) Contains alcohol which can really dry out some people's skin. 

Hence, if you are really sensitive to such products, perhaps forego purchasing this and use Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil instead. If you are averagely tolerant or well-tolerant to such products, do go ahead and do try it!

2) Might be costly to some individuals 

Will I purchase this again?

Maybe. 

One thing that causes me to hesitate a re-purchase would be the fact that alchohol was used to make this product. Alcohol can be pretty drying and causes one's skin to age even faster so.. I might reconsider. Meanwhile.. I will be observing the Tea Tree Oil from Body Shop which I am currently using as well.

These are photos of myself bare faced, I am not wearing any make-up or CC cream, etc 

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