My never ending battle with Acne/Pimple

After spending $$$$$ and trying out 85666355634252 products, I've finally find the one that leads me to have a clear and blemish-free skin.

I'm the laziest person on earth so I don't want to use 46258462654 products and follow 7456654343 steps everyday for my skincare routine. 

Here's the products I used:
(Take note: I didn't say perfect skin, Just a clear & blemish-free skin)

PURE BEAUTY (Exfoliating Facial Scrub)
- Price is around $1.50 for a 15ml sachet 
(they don't have a bigger size as this product is quite new so I guess they are still testing the waters. But no worries as the package comes with a cap)
- Contains micro-beads for exfoliation, but doesn't hurt nor overly dry you skin.
- Leaves your skin very clean and free from dead skin cells
- Can remove make-up thoroughly

PANOXYL (soap-free cleanser)
- Price is around $4 for 60ml (it could last for around 1month)
- Can be used together with other acne treatments
- Very mild and doesn't dry skin
- No unpleasant smell

CETAPHIL (oily-skin cleanser)
- Price is around $8 for 125ml (it could last for around a month or two)
- Can be used together with other acne treatments
- Very mild and doesn't dry skin
- Can easily remove non-waterproof make-up
- No unpleasant smell
- Makes your skin so smooth after washing, but not oily at all

PANOXYL ACNEGEL 2.5%
 ( 2.5%=mild to moderate acne condition, 5%=moderate to severe and 10%= severe acne condition)
- Price is around $3.50 for 10g (this could last very long depending on the areas you apply)
- Experience mild peeling on the areas you apply (but just on the 1st and 2nd week, your skin will get used to it as time pass)
- Will slowly reduce the size of a cystic pimple normally around 6-7 days. For flat or freshly pump acne, it would disppear overnight

CONTACTUBEX SCAR REMOVER (Optional)
- Price is around $20 for 20g (could last very long as you only apply this to the acne scars)
- Very smooth feeling upon application
- Non sticky and non-greasy
- Ance marks slowly fading

My Routine:
--->If you wear make-up, make sure to remove it thoroughly by using a Make-up Remover (I used Maybelline's). Even though the Pure Beauty does remove make-up but I still suggest to use a make-up remover.
---->After removing all make-up, exfoliate your skin by using the True Beauty Exfoliatin Facial Scrub. Massage it all over your face and leave it for 1-2 minutes then rinse if all off. Though the instruction states that this should only be used once a week, but I used it every other day as my skin is super oily. 
-----> Massage your skin using either Panoxyl or Cetaphil then rinse if all off.
(**Basically I alternate usage of Panoxyl and Cetaphil, today I used Panoxyl and maybe tomorrow I used Cetaphil. It's totally fine as both cleanser are very mild and won't do any harm on your skin.)
-----> Apply a very thin layer of Panoxyl Acnegel on the areas where you have acne/pimple (in my case its on the side cheeks, forehead and chin)
-----> Apply  CONTACTUBEX SCAR REMOVER to the areas that have acne marks. 





Although my skin is not THAT clear yet, but at least it improved a lot by just a facial wash and gel. I'm super lazy but I want effective and fast fast results and above are the products that suits my lifestyle and really really works(plus its not that expensive and all of them are OTC).

Results may vary to other people as we all have different skin condition. Mine is super oily and sensitive and above products works pretty well for me.

21 comments:

  1. what would you recommend best for fading acne scars? the contactubex scar remover? Thanks! :D

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  2. @May @ Rad: thanks for dropping by ^_^, I've been using contractubex for months but haven't notice huge improvement yet. Thus, I switched to Mario Badescu's Healing Cream, it does works gradually...hope this helps....=)

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  3. i would try this..im happy for your results...i hope this would also help me in battling my acne for about 2 years...im also oily skin so maybe i am compatible with your regimen.im a girl and its really bad to see my face in the mirror w/ many pimples and scars..ur so pretty,...

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  4. @Anonymous: hellos!! don't worry that much cuz' pimples and scars can easily be treated. I'm been fighting acnes for more than a decade and finally I have found the regimen that suits me. I know you will also! definitely! keep it up..=)

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  5. is that photos of girl with acnes is u?? is that products really works well in u??

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  6. @Anonymous: Yup, thats me...It does work but you just have to dealt with the peeling stage which is really hell.

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  7. im using solugel for my pimples it works too but it leaves brown spot on my face..

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  8. Where I can buy those products in the philippines? thanks

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    1. Watsons or any drugstores such as Mercury etc =)

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  9. Hi, Janet!
    Very informative! Actually on my way to SM so I could try the Clean & Clear Acne Control Cleanser. Just curious, though. Hehehe!

    I started breaking out before Christmas last year. I was so stressed out because this is the first time in my life that I've experienced breaking out badly, and I am 29 years old. It started on my chin then zits eventually popped up along the lower areas of my cheeks and jawline. I went to see a dermatologist the first week of January and so far I've been seeing pleasant results. She prescribed me a soap, an anti-acne solution toner and two kinds of creams - one you apply in the morning, the other before bedtime. It's true when they say you really have to be patient when dealing with acne. Also, drink warm lemon juice and lots of water and most importantly, stay out of the sun. Best of luck! God bless! >Mars

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  10. oooh! thanks so much for following my blog, if not for that I wouldn't have been able to discover yours. Many beauty bloggers usually blog on make up alone and less on skin care... even less on acne-related skin care. I'm so glad I found your blog. I'll be looking forward to more of you entries, and I hope we can end this battle already.

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    1. hi! i'm so glad i found you :) i just want to ask if this is still your routine when you have breakouts? and, if it's okay, can you do a blog on your everyday skincare routine? i feel like i found someone who understands my skin problem :) take care :)

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    2. Hi Jhoy,
      Thanks for dropping by =)
      Not anymore as I got immune with the products eventually :(
      I'm currently using Garnier ProActive scrub, Eskinol Cucumber Toner, Aztec and Propolis.
      I'll post up my current skincare routine soon ^_^~
      Tc too! :)

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  11. is this effective for deep and dark acne marks?

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    1. Hi =) I think it will only be effective to those new and brown patches marks as mentioned in contractubex website~

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  12. Hi! :) Lovin' your blog! Anyway, Just wanna ask if you use panoxyl regularly? Like on a daily basis?

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    1. Hi dear! thanks for dropping by =) When I have zits or cystic acne I apply panoxyl once a day (@ night) until the zits are gone. I only use them when I have zits/acne to clear up. Hope this helps ^_~

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  13. hi beautiful :)
    i just read ur blog and also,im using the same product.cetaphil and panoxyl.
    but lately drugstore doesn't have panoxyl ointment.so im having prob with pimples since feb. and also dark spot cause of previous acne.can u recommend produuct best for acne and dark spot?cause i think panoxyl doesnt work at me.maybe im immune.thnx you.

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    1. Hi dear!I'm not sure if drugstore still sells panoxyl as I don't use them anymore. I would recommend you to try the Aztec Healing Mask as spot treatment as it works well on healing acne and lightening of dark spot.
      I've done a review here:
      http://allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/2012/05/aztec-indian-healing-clay-review-fotd.html

      Hope this helps =)

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  14. Yeah, it’s such a chore to have a skincare routine! But just make it a point that you don’t forget to cleanse and exfoliate (two to three times a week) no matter what. These two can pretty much keep blackheads at bay, which we know cause the breakout. Just be consistent! :) How’s your skin now?

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    1. Hello Gaye,
      My skin is quite in control now (hopefully) and I just to follow the routine and do NOT skip or be lazy orelse a zit will pop out of nowhere >_< thanks for dropping by =)

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