What do you do when you get a huge spot right in the middle of your face at the worst possible? For the past few months I’ve been trying out the Sukin Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel for all my pesky pimples and it’s been working well. If you need a spot gone in a matter of days, without scabbing or dryness then this is a great product for you – although it’s not a miracle worker to get rid of spots in mere hours (although how great would that be?).
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Sukin Blemish Spot Banishing Gel
Alternatives:
Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Willowherb), Cydonia Oblonga Leaf Extract (Quince), Salicylic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinal (Ginger) Root Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea/White Tea), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene*, Linalool*. *Natural component of essential oils.
Glycerin promotes skin cell maturation which can help fight effects of skin problems such as psoriasis whilst improving the appearance of skin in general. It is a humecant and helps the skin maintain it’s moisture which in turn makes the skin look healthier.
Limonene is a naturally occuring compound found in citrus fruits which can be used to make fragrances in cosmetics.
Linalool has a floral smell similar to bergamot oil and French lavender. It is a natural ingredient used for fragrancing cosmetics and skincare products.
Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative and has a faint rose scent.
Vitamin E is a naturally occuring antioxidant which is used in skincare products. It is a skin conditioning agent which helps reduce inflammation and rebuild skin cells.
Water helps improve product consistency and spreadability, helps improve ingredient penetration and absorption.
Aloe vera is a super plant that contains a variety of vitamins. The leaf sap can be used to treat burns, rashes, wounds.
Benzyl Alcohol alcohol used as a preservative to prevent contamination and also used as a solvent to improve absorption of active ingredients into the skin.
Green Tea Leaf Extract works as an anti-inflammatory agent. Also rich in antioxidants and has the ability to decrease wrinkles. The methylxanthines help stimulate microcirculation that tone the skin.
Cetearyl Olivate is great for its moisturising and soothing properties as it allows for better retention of moisture in the skin.
Matricaria Flower Extract fights off free radical damage and soothes any inflammations to the skin.
Coconuts improves moisture retention by forming a protective layer on the skin, preventing moisture loss, keeping skin soft, smooth and supple.
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, also known as Alpine Willowherb, it controls sebum production and reduces pore size. It fights free radicals, and has skin calming properties.
Eucalyptus Oil is great for acne as it has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties. It is also good for soothing irritations like insect bites as it is an anti-inflammatory.
Lavender Oil has antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. So it provides relief for eczema, acne and psoriasis. However it is a known allergen.
Tea Tree oil has anti-inflammatory properties calm inflamed skin including psoriasis and acne. Please take note that this can cause skin sensitivity if not diluted and should never be ingested.
Peppermint Leaf Extract is a skin conditioning agent that soothes and heals skin problems. It also minimizes the size of pores, tones the skin and improves skin elasticity.
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract is an amazing ingredient to help retain moisture as it reinforces the skins protective barrier. It also revitalises the skin to prevent the onset of ageing skin.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrant ingredient which keeps the skin moisturised and tones the skin.
Salicylic Acid is often used as a chemical exfoliant, this ingredient can penetrate the skin to tackle acne by dissolving the dirt and impurities that are clogging the pores.
Sage Leaf Extract is a skin-conditioning agent which fights bacteria and fungi that causes acne. It also fights free radicals and controls sebum production.
Sorbitan Olivate is a surfactant and cleansing agent used in cleansers to get rid of dirt and impurities in the skin. Preparing for a clean canvas.
Xanthan Gum is a moisturising gel produced by fermented corn sugar, that helps thicken products and aids consistency for easy dispensing of products.
Apply a small amount as often as required directly to concern areas with a clean finger or a cotton bud. This product can be applied over the top of a moisturiser.
- Cleanser
- Masks and Exfoliators
- Toner (+exfoliating toner)
- Treatment Products (acne, antioxidant serums, acids, retinols/retinoids) – Use after toner, but before serum and moisturiser.
- Mists
- Serum
- Moisturiser
- Eye Cream
- Oil
First Thoughts
First up let’s talk about the packaging. It comes in a pretty sturdy tube, with a small head where the product comes out. This means it’s much cleaner than other wand-brush heads as it should only come into contact with clean hands or cotton buds. The tube is also tough, and it’s easy to drop this in your travel bag or handbag and not worry about it tearing or spilling anywhere.
I originally picked Sukin Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel up because I saw that it includes eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender and peppermint in it’s ingredients list. These all have been in other spot treatment products I’ve used in the past and have a mix of different properties to help.
These along with other ingredients in the gel help clean the spot, reduce irriataion, promote skin re-growth and healing, and moisturise the surrounding area. All perfect for a spot cream which helps heal up spots quickly, without damaging or irritating the skin.
During Use
The Sukin Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel is super easy to apply, and a little goes a long way. You only need the smallest amount to dab onto a couple of spots and you’re done. The product doesn’t make your skin feel anything (it doesn’t sting like some products!) which is good for more sensitive skin and those that need a more gentle product.
After applying the gel dries up quickly so you can move on with the next step in your routine. It doesn’t seem to leave a layer of product, but sinks into the spot and acts similarly to a moisturiser. I personally use this after toner but before moisturiser, but the package does say it can be applied after as well. It’s also a handy size for applying throughout the day if you don’t wear foundation.
After Use
I find that with most large spots, and I mean those painful under the skin ones, that using the Sukin Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel helps reduce them in a couple of days. Smaller spots are usually mostly gone by the following day. This is great for when you break out the week you’re supposed to be going out on the weekend.
When the spot starts to heal there’s no scabbing or dryness which is always beneficial. It means that even as I try to clear the spot, I can cover it easily too because it’s a smooth base still.
Fitting into My Skincare Routine
Need some proof of it working? Check out my skincare diaries where I used it on a painful under the skin spot and it was gone in 3-4 days!
Would I Re-Purchase?
Definitely! For the price as well, Sukin Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel is going to be my go-to treatment for a while I think.
View Comments (2)
This sounds great, especially clearing smaller ones in as little as a day. Unfortunately my skin doesn't react well to eucalyptus or lavender so this probably isn't one for me but I'm glad it's working so well for you. Love a little mini miracle product like this x
Sophie
Oh that's a shame it would react badly for you! It really is my little holy grail at the moment! x