Keeps pimples at bay! (Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel)

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Product:	Dr Nick Lowe Spot Gel
Date:	05/02/09 (343 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cleared my pimples quickly, No colour / shine.

Disadvantages: None!

Dr. Nick Lowe seems to be my skincare brand of choice at the moment and so when I ran out of my old spot treatment and felt like trying something new I headed to Boots to take a look at the selection on offer. I also had a five pound off voucher that could be redeemed against this brand so when I noticed a product called "Anti Blemish Spot Gel" I picked it up right away.

I seem to breakout on my chin and lower / inner cheeks only, with the rest of my skin staying clear. It's only the odd spot or two here and there but enough to make me want to seek out a product to clear them.

"Dr. Nick Lowe's Spot Gel" boasts 'targeted and instant action' that helps clear away breakouts. It claims to be the 'perfect anti-bacterial gel to keep blemishes under control'. The high potency of anti-bacterial active ingredients promises to fight the causes of skin breakouts.
It uses a combination of naturally derived oil controlling ingredients and calming agents to target bacteria and regular over-sebum (oil) production. Active ingredients include:
Salicylic acid, Willowbark and Arnica known for their cutting edge anti-bacterial efficacy; Niacinamide to help target skin that is prone to blemishes and Vitamins A, C and E to 'maximise skins absorption at cellular levels'.
It is dermatologically tested and has a shelf life of 12 months.

It is packaged in a small, slim tube with a tiny hole in the tip which releases just the right amount of product with a gentle squeeze. The box is small, white and lime green and contains a small leaflet informing you about the other products in the range. All very simple and informative!

I apply after cleansing, toning and moisturising. I place the clear gel directly over the blemish with a clean fingertip before massaging it ever so slightly into the skin. There is no scent and it dries quickly with a shine free finish so you can apply it over makeup too if needed.
I wouldn't recommend applying this over a larger area of skin as salicylic acid can be quite drying, especially on spot free skin.

So far I have only used this a few times but I am very pleased with the results! I had a few blocked pores on my forehead which had been quite raised and red but after leaving this on for a night they were flatter and much lighter by the morning! Not entirely gone but significantly reduced.
A pimple on my cheek had also diminished overnight to a small, very slightly raised patch and by day two it had gone :-)

The only type of spot this product doesn't seem to work so well on are those under-the-skin, painful bumps (also known as cystic acne). With no head, the gel cannot penetrate into the blemish effectively enough to make much of a difference. Personally I find prevention to be better than cure for those anyway.

Although I bought this product when it was on offer, I will definately buy it again at it's full price of £8.36 should it continue to work this well. Definately worth it in my opinion as it gave me obvious results in only a few days which is not something I can say about most products.

Summary: Highly recommended.