This week we test: blemish cream
These medicated troubleshooters deserve a place in any teen's arsenal against mild breakouts
Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Spot Treatment Gel (HK$130/15ml)
Zits dry up and reduce within a day, leaving no marks. It does a good job of soothing redness and irritation too. Real value for money!
Clinelle Blemish Clear (HK$99/15ml)
This is thick enough not to drip over unspotty skin - which is a good thing, as the drying-out effects take place incredibly quickly. Useful, reasonably priced product for zits that strike a couple of days before a big event.
Benefit Boo Boo Zap Medicated Acne Treatment (HK$160)
The contents of The blend of salicylic and glycolic acids are good for preventing future breakouts, but application is tricky - this product spills easily.
Aveda Outer Peace Blemish Relief Lotion (HK$430/ 50ml)
Its blend of pure plant extracts - tamanu, amla, boswellia and saw palmetto - creates a strong TCM scent. While it moisturises and minimises pores, the product has little effect on eradicating imperfections.
Thursday plantation tea tree medicated gel (HK$74.9/10ml)
Tea tree oil is a natural anti-bacterial agent that can dry out spots. The effects are clear after just three or four applications. Very cool.