Although I don't suffer with spots too badly, I do get the occasional breakout which is usually quite extreme and hard to treat once they have appeared! So when I saw these Clearasil pads in Boots I thought I would give them a go as they claimed to prevent breakouts as well as clearing them.

Being Clearasil, I knew I was getting a good brand so was willing to pay the £3.79 that they were priced at as I personally don't think this is unreasonable. Also, there are 65 pads in a tub so even if they are used twice daily (as recommended) they will still last over a month which is quite good value for money in my opinion.

The pads themselves are contained in a screw top tub with a foil cover, meaning they are very moist so easily cover the whole face with ease (you need to ensure that the lid is screwed on properly after use each time as they quickly dry out if not). They are circular in shape and have small indentations at one side to ensure it is easy to remove them from the tub efficiently. One thing I would say is that they don't smell at all pleasant, which was the first thing that was slightly off-putting for me.

Their main flaw though is the way they make my skin feel every time I use them. They are incredibly rough and harsh (almost like sandpaper!) so leave my skin looking red and feeling tight and sore! I always used to apply moisturiser after use but even this would sting my skin on application due to way the pads left my skin! I should mention I have extremely sensitive skin so this may not be as bad for other users, although I have heard the same from friends and also read similar criticisms in other Dooyoo reviews.

Frustratingly though, these pads do generate excellent results! I notice a difference the first morning after using them most the time with spots looking noticeably less red and obvious. This has left me in a dilemma with these pads because I can't decide if the pain and dryness is worth the results they give me!! At the moment I am on the lookout for a new treatment that offers the same results but am yet to find one. I have even tried other products in the Clearasil range such as the creams but they are nowhere near as effective.

I am starting to think it is the sheer strength and roughness of the pads that makes them work so well, but
only use them now when I already have spots rather than for daily use to prevent them as it would completely ruin my skin! Therefore, overall I wouldn't recommend these for people with sensitive skin, but can't fault their effectiveness so if you don't mind the pain, these are for you!
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