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essano Clear Complexion Rapid Action Blemish Gel Review

essano Clear Complexion Rapid Action Blemish Gel Review
Overall rating from 30 reviews so far:
3.9/5
Would use it again?
3.9/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.9/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
3.9/5

This natural antibacterial treatment is scientifically developed to clear away bacteria that causes pimples.  Potent levels of Willow Bark, a natural form of Salicylic Acid, combine with BioDTox - clinically proven to control oil levels and clean pores.   

SCIENTIFICALLY FORMULATED TO

• Visibly improve the appearance of blemishes

• Reduce inflammation and redness

Website www.essano.co.nz

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essano Clear Complexion Rapid Action Blemish Gel Review

essano Clear Complexion Rapid Action Blemish Gel Review

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
7th December, 2017
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Help lessen existing blemishes

I am on the edge with this blemish gel as I've used a couple of other brands before. It is definitely a gel like consistency but I think it rather slowed the process of blemishes occurring rather then lessening them being there in the first place. For my existing pimples it kept the swelling down but compared to other creams I've tried this is the slowest fixing solution. It is very wet and takes a while to absorb in so I cant just finish with my moisturiser on the top. However it is very gentle and does the trick eventually and I think that will appeal to some people.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
8th December, 2017
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New holy grail

I trialed this as part of the essano under 25 range and I have to say this one is by far my favourite. I love the idea of a spot fix that's potent and acts fast. This has shown the most significant results and therefore is the one I'm most likely to repurchase.

This has a very light, natural smell. Like a crushed up herbal ointment or something. It's unobtrusive and I like that they didn't put in any fragrances because this is going right on my acne spots, which are potentially really sensitive or even open wounds.

The product comes in a tiny squeeze tube with a sharp tip that has a small opening. I really like the level of control you have when squeezing it out, because you don't need a lot of product and there isn't really much in the tube so it'd be a waste squeezing out a huge dollop. The texture is a light gel, not too liquidy but easily spreadable and fast to dab in. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any residue.

I was initially worried this might sting on any popped pimples but this is surprisingly mild and even soothing. It helps dry out larger pimples and reduce the smattering of acne that I have on my forehead. In general I feel like any major spots I get have healed over much faster after using this. I'd definitely repurchase this since it's such a good price and it's so helpful when you need an overnight miracle for a big day ahead or for an unexpected pimple that's cropped up.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
9th December, 2017
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It works!

Having used sooooo many blemish gels and treatments, I was highly skeptical about this product. I've never used Essano before, and was unsure if a supermarket brand would really work.

The packaging is cute with it's matte colouring. The whole Essano Under 25s range looks so pretty together on my shelf! The gel is easy to extract from the tube, and thankfully not too much came out of the tube all at once.

I have used this several times over the last 3 weeks to target specific spots as they came through. It sits on top of the skin nicely and doesn't leave white residue behind. I put it on at night after cleansing and toning, but before moisturising. Usually I would use Benzac for this problem, but I find Benzac to be really harsh on my skin.

I was super impressed that the Essano gel didn't dry out my skin. But most importantly, it works! The blemishes were diminished in size and less red the next morning after use at night time. I could also put it on during the day underneath makeup - something which you definitely can't do with Benzac.

I really like this product, and will continue using it.

Tips: Easy to keep in your bag during the day for 'rogue' spots that pop up!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
9th December, 2017
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Reasonably priced

I got sent this alongside the rest of the collection to review and trial. I will admit this was the thing I used the least because even though I can be so strict with my skincare using a pimple gel is one thing I always forget. While I didn’t find I needed to use this much on the skincare range, my time of the month popped up so I was able to get a few trials of this and I found when applied to a pimple it seemed to make it be at that white pus stage where it looks ready to pop quicker!

Tips: Clear gel so you could even apply over makeup!

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
12th December, 2017
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Effective and easy to use

I absolutely love this product. It worked very well for my oily skin type and got rid of pimples very fast. Applied it at night and noticed a visible difference in the morning. It also contains natural ingredients which is great for the skin.

Especially great size for travelling and taking around in your bag. I will definitely be repurchasing!

Tips: Using at night was a lot more effective!

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
14th December, 2017
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Spots lose redness

Firstly, I was impressed by the small but easy to use bottle of 'Rapid Action Blemish Gel'. The shaped nozzle made getting the right amount of gel out simple. I thought it was quite cool to see the gel was clear, this meant that no white residue was left after drying/application. I did notice that my spots/pimples/under-the-skin-bumps were reduced in size and redness after using the Blemish Gel. Whatever the natural mixture of ingredients it's certainly quite potent as the smell indicates which may put some people off! After using the gel a couple of times on my angriest spots I noticed less scaring/scabbing/marking once the pimples were gone which was a really nice change. It was reassuring to have a product focussed specifically on the task of reducing redness and bacteria's which influence pimples!

Tips: Dab the gel gently into the skin surrounding the pimple/blemish to ensure coverage (can be hard to see where it's been applied as the gel is clear)

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Overall rating:
1.7/5
14th December, 2017
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Essano Clear Complexion Rapid Action Blemish Gel

Not something I would purchase again with my own money, in fact, I feel like this actually made the appearance of my blemishes worse than better. I noticed when I used this on active pimples there would be smaller ones pop up very close to the original, this stopped happening when I ceased using the product. The texture isn't great from the get go and the smell is average, it's not bad, but it's not good either. All in all I would say this was a bit of a flop for me and I would be reluctant to try this again.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
14th December, 2017
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This stuff was actually good!

This product was great. Small and simple packaging, didn’t look clinical like other spot treatments, didn’t smell bad, did not leave a coloured residue on the face once dry and most of all it actually worked! Very simple to use, clean screw top and effective treatment. Redness taken out of pimples very rapidly.

Tips: Use best before bed. Will be purchasing this again!

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
15th December, 2017
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Pretty good.

This blemish gel comes is very cute packaging. It is a bit sticky, but this is to be expected. It has very little to no smell and has your typical texture of a gel. You only need to use a tiny bit.. so even though the tube is small, it will last a long time. Don’t squeeze the tube too hard when using it as in your first few uses, it will start spilling out once you open it. I did notice that my pimple definitely didn’t last as long when using this product. If applied at night time, my pimple would be noticeably less red the next morning, and some has even gone over night. It also seems quite affordable compared to other blemish gel products.

Tips: Only use a small ammount

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
16th December, 2017
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Eh, It's Ok

There are pros and cons to this product, however none stand out enough from each other to make me love it or hate it. I like the packaging of this blemish control gel, it has a wee nozzle head which allows you to get a good amount for what you need. You do not need heaps, a little goes a long way. It doesn't smell too bad which is a nice change from some of the other products in this Clear Complexion range.

It wasn't a stand out for me, I think it did help to shorten the cycle of my breakouts and maybe helped to reduce the size of my spots, but it did not work to the level I had hoped.

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