Dr. Kaufmann Medicated Sulfur Soap

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Some months ago, I started experiencing cystic acne. That was a first for me since I usually just have normal pimples, especially when it’s nearing my time of the month. If you don’t know, cystic acne is when the spot is deep under the skin, causing a large bump that’s highly uncomfortable, if not painful.

I tried my usual spot treatments (tea tree oil and VMV Red Better Spot Treatment) but they did little. I knew that it’s recommended to go to a dermatologist for cystic acne, but with my student budget, that was quite implausible. So I changed my skincare and spot treatment in an attempt to improve my face even a little. Nothing worked the way I wanted it to.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

If you only have a budget for one face brush, get this one. It’s the best brush I’ve tried that gives a great, no-makeup finish. It doesn’t eat the liquid foundation so there’s no wastage and

Pond’s White Beauty Detox Spotless White Cream

I’ve mentioned in my previous post that I have a problem with dark spots after a bout of acne so I lean towards skincare that address that. One such skincare is the Pond’s Detox Spot-less White. When I use this at night, in the morning, I get a brighter, more uniform skin. It’s not so effective for spot treatment (I’ve tried), but that’s not its purpose anyway. It’s more or less an over-all face cream that evens out the skin.

Gluta-C Intense Whitening Underarm and Bikini Skin Whitening Gel

I have an issue with discoloration on my face after a bout of acne. The dark spots left by pimples are troublesome. True, they go away on their own and, thankfully, don’t leave scars, but it’s better if they disappear quicker.

VMV Red Better Spot Corrector

This VMV Red Better Spot Corrector is saving my sanity right now. I’ve currently developed hormonal acne, cystic ones, that are just soooo uncomfortable.