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Gatineau Mateliance SOS Stick (HK$330) provides a no-nonsense approach to eliminating blemishes, soothes and purifies the skin while the astringent action reduces the sebum levels thought to cause facial acne. Meanwhile, smart shoppers who want more bang for their buck will appreciate the versatile L'Occitane Lavender Vinegar (HK$115). The vinegar contains lavender essential oil and is naturally cleansing, antiseptic and astringent. It doubles as a hair product, and a few diluted drops rinsed into the hair after shampooing can lend it a glossy shine. Those who have had their sensitive skin dried out too many times by harsh acne solutions will go for the Origins Spot Remover (HK$100). The treatment gel contains oregano and clove buds to help reduce redness and aid recovery, thus clearing up acne without irritating sensitive skin. As for those craving a hassle-free product, the Aveda Outer Peace Blemish Relief Pads (HK$320) unclog pores, prevent future breakouts, and are full of ingredients that help support a healthy skin. Or kill your pimple with kindness by treating it to a mini masque. The Aesop Chamomile Concentrate Anti-Blemish Masque (HK$175) contains chamomile bud, tea tree leaf, rosemary, sage and lemon peel extracts, ingredients known to be anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. It can be left on the affected area overnight or rinsed off after 10 minutes as a spot treatment. If a special occasion calls for the immediate disappearance of the offending blemish, the Bobbi Brown Blemish Cover Stick (HK$220) will conceal breakouts under an oil-free easy-blend solution, while counteracting redness with liquorice root extract.