Beauty Review: Does Avène Cleanance Expert minimise blackheads?
After battling with the need to cover up blackheads, we’ve decided to nip the problem in the bud by giving this spot-busting product a go. Here’s our verdict.
Perhaps one of the biggest concerns some of us face is the appearance of unsightly blackheads or spots on our complexion. These dark dots are essentially clogged pores with excess sebum and the colour comes from oxidation of the very sebum since the pore is open and once they’re left neglected, removal can prove to be fairly tricky
So in our quest to get rid of these pesky spots, Avène Cleanance Expert immediately came to mind. The light emulsion aims to reach down to the root cause of blackheads by regulating the skin’s oil production and at the same time exfoliating the skin to unclog pores. All of this while ensuring the skin is left soft and smooth – as compared to usual spot-eliminating products that leave the skin feeling tight, sore and red.
Specifically formulated with Diolényl, the ingredient that works to limit the spread of acne-causing bacteria, soothe redness and essentially get rid of spots, as well as X-Pressin and Monolaurin, the work on limiting sebum production and reducing blackheads is further heightened.
With that much promise, we couldn’t take the chance of missing out on goodness.
Our verdict:
My T-Zone area is particularly oily and the blackheads on my nose can get on my nerves. So when I was introduced to this Avène Cleanance Expert by my French colleagues who waxed lyrical about its wonder, I knew I had to give it a go. And boy was I sold. After using it religiously for months now, the spots on my nose have largely disappeared, with a few stubborn ones here and there but on the whole I’m pleased with it. Typically, I apply the light lotion twice a day – morning and night – after toner, on specific areas that I think will benefit from the spot-busting product. Perhaps, the added bonus is that it also mattifys my skin and leaves it feeling soft throughout the day. This is definitely a mainstay in my skincare regime now.
The Avène Cleanance Expert is available at approx. SGD33
Tarandip Kaur
