Overview on my never ending battle with Acne/Pimples:
My skin is really really clear for months upon using Kojie-san soap.
(see no acne/pimple, only eyebags -__-)
But things tend to turn upside down, I started breaking out, like SEVERE break-out.
(烂脸)
Kojie-san soap does makes my skin clear and blemish free for prolly a month long but break me out for 2-3months and leave permanent dark acne/pimple mark/spots all over my face.
I'm completely sure that Kojie-san is the main suspect of my break-out cuz' I did NOT use/put anything on my face aside from Kojie-san.
(BTW, the reason why I didn't go to derma despite the severity is because I don't have the money and I don't know which derma clinic to visit -___- )
So I quickly threw all the kojie-san soaps and switched to Defensil and Panoxyl routine which you can read here. And other self- experimental routine, as you can read here and here but none works. After spending $$$$$$$$ but still stuck with overly gross ACNE/PIMPLE skin.
As mentioned in previous entries, I am the laziest person on planet so I don't want to use 3545234242 products and follow 3864736553 steps for a daily skincare routine.
Since I can't stand my overly gross pimple face, I kept on googling stuff (acne/pimple related) and came across Clean & Clear Active Clear Line whereas a lot of good feedback were stated in the forum. I rushed into Watson's bought the set and realized it has 82637637 steps to follow!!! >_< Okay fine, I overeacted its just a 4 step regime but that's already too much for me. -___-
Overview of CLEAN & CLEAR® Active Clear® Acne Control Kit :
CLEAN & CLEAR® Active Clear® Acne Control Kit has 4 powerful acne-fighting products containing salicylic acid that work together to effectively help treat and prevent acne. When used twice a day, these 4 technologies are proven to work faster and more powerfully against acne.
Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser – The first step of the acne-fighting regimen goes beyond cleansing to penetrate pores. It contains bacteria-fighting salicylic acid that calms and soothes acne-irritated skin.
Active Clear Acne Control Toner – The second step is the highly functioning oil-free toner that works to reduce excess oil, which clogs pores, for effective pimple prevention. The combination of salicylic acid and natural botanical ingredients tones and balances skin.
Active Clear Acne Control Moisturizer – The third step of the regimen is the use of an oil-free moisturizer that provides a hint of moisture to soften and nourish skin, while containing a breakthrough anti-acne technology to help prevent pimples. With salicylic acid to clear and prevent acne, the natural herbal vitamin ingredients in the Active Clear Acne Control Moisturizer also nourish the skin and prevent it from drying.
Active Clear Acne Control Speed Gel – An exciting add-on to the acne-fighting regimen is a highly effective spot treatment that starts working immediately to reduce redness, pimple size and swelling in as little as 4 hours. The combination of salicylic acid and an herbal essence acne-fighting technology visibly reduces acne – fast!
My reviews:
Upon further googling, this product is best suitable for people ages 12-23. I'm uhmm 25, but this products works for me! it simply means I have 12y.o. skin.... nyehehe =P
I just tried this line for like uhmmm 1 week, but it really really does wonder!!! Okay I don't wanna blog about it yet, because I'm not sure if it might mess up again but I just can't help it.
I tell you there's no peeling, reddish stage for this line(unlike Panoxyl and Defensil), you immediately see the results overnight! Initially, I thought Salicylic acid won't work for me cuz' I already tried the overly priced Shiseido blemish free gel which contains salicylic acid.
But boy I was WRONG!!
Benzoyl Peroxide is the one that is NOT suitable for me. The reason why I experience Redness and peeling upon application is because it was TOO HARSH on my skin. (because i have a 12y.o. skin okay!)
Overall review:
4steps is so easy considering I'm a lazy person anyone will find this regime a piece of cake...
Pros:
Step 1: Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser
- Cleanse face thoroughly
- does not dry skin
-smoothness after wash
Cons:
- might experience stingy while washing (just a tiny bit)
- smell is not that nice but totally tolerable
Step 2: Active Clear Acne Control Toner
Pros:
- easy to apply
- does not dry skin
Cons:
- might experience stingy while washing (just a tiny bit)
Step 3: Active Clear Acne Control Moisturizer
Pros:
- not oily
- easy to apply
- non greasy
-moisturez skin thoroughly
Cons:
-NONE
Step 4: Active Clear Acne Control Speed Gel
Pros:
- easy to apply
- just a pea-sized will do
- works overnight especially to fresh pump pimple/acne
Cons:
- might experience stingy while washing (just a tiny bit)
After using for prolly 1 week or 2, here's what Clean&Clear has achieved:
PINKISH GLOWING SEMI-CLEAR FACE!!!
(PS: please pray that this will be the last product I would use and won't break me out anymore......)
Do you still use this until now? Where'd you buy it? Please email me :) ariola_1994@yahoo.com.ph
ReplyDelete@Anonymous: Hellos! Clean & Clear Active Clear Line is available in all Watson's store..=) I don't use it anymore as my skin tends fluctuate every now and then.
ReplyDeletehello !! hindi po ba effective ang kojie san ?? answer please .. thanks much :))
ReplyDeleteHi I'm 13. Can I use Kojie san already? /:(
ReplyDelete@Anonymous: it really depends, it works fine for me during the intial use but later not that effective anymore..
ReplyDelete@Anonymous: Not really sure though, I think not yet...because kojie san contains some ingrdients that might still be too harsh for a very young skin...but you can always consult the SA for sure..
hi! may i ask you if how much is the clean & Clear Active Clear Line? i mean the whole set? thanks much. i'm also planning to buy one cause i have also break-outs all over my nose and cheeks and it really sucks.
ReplyDelete@quen: I forgot the exact price..But if I'm not mistaken its less than USD10 for the entire kit..available in all watson's =)
ReplyDeleteHi Ate Janet! Since you're not using clean and clear anymore, what is your current facial regimen then? Thank you! =)
ReplyDeleteHi Dear! I just use Eskinol Facial Wash and Eskinol Toner =) Will post them up soon =)
DeleteHi! Ive been in acne battle as well! Ive been using Diffein Gel that my dermatologist gave me (its alot cheaper to go to a dermatologist than buying alot of products that you dont know if it will work well IVE BEEN THERE I swear!)really helped my acne visit my blog at bealim27.blogspot.com to see my improvements ^^ Hirap lang ako magtanggal ng pimple scars :( anything to recommend? thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi bea, thanks for sharing your experience and will check your blog. I've tried differin before but it doesn't work for me. I would really suggest the Aztec for lightening scars as it works quite well on me and I made a review on it as per below:
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Same thing happened to me!... I really love my kojie san,it has been my HG for my skin care for a several months...but after a while it causes me breakouts! I am still in the healing process..boo! lots of acne :(
ReplyDeletehi there, effective pa rin po sainyo hanggang ngayon? thanks! pls help me also, ang dami ko pong pimples ngayon tpos nag rered sya since i apply benzoyl every night :(
ReplyDeleteHi dear! hindi ko na ginagamit yun routine na ito since I don't have that much pimple anymore. BP can really make your face red since it is quite a harsh ingredient. Do followed it with a calming moisturizer such as aloe vera and it might help on minimizing the redness. I encountered that too when using BP, redness and peeling of skin. If you think masyadong harsh yun BP sa skin mu try switching to a milder ingredients such as salicylic acid, retinol or AHA more info check here:http://allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/p/acne-reviews.html
DeleteAlso, if you have sensitive skin you might want to try using the YOKO cream as it is quite an effective spot treatment for me. It contains salicylic acid and AHA to combat acne which I have reviewed here: http://www.allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-yoko-acne-solution-cream.html
Hope this helps! =)
thanks sister! na try nyo ba sa face nyo yung sopad ng gluta max? :)
ReplyDeleteHi sis, aii hindi pa pero sabi ng friend ko effective daw sakanya. But I haven't tried it personally =)
Deletethanks sister!!eh yung cetaphil for oily skin po?? effective po ba? and, oily skin kasi ko, ano po ba dapat? :(( and uminom po ba kau ng mga capsule ng gluta or ung mga pang anti acne na capsule? :)) THANKS PO! Kaya pla, pang 30+s kau sa blogs sopt kasi siper informative po ng site na ito. thanks God, and thankyouu po sainyo for this, kasi problems po tlaga ito, and nakakwala ng self confidence :(
ReplyDeletesis pag oily skin ba ano maganda?? mejo senstive din ako, lalo na sa makeup kasi since nag makeup ako dhl my college night kmi nun, di na nag stop pimples ko :( ikaw ba, pag nag mmake up di ka na nag kaka pimples?? and.. kasi naiinis ako, pg sa gitna ng face ko, ilong, baba, noo oily, tpos pag gilid naman like pisngi namamalat sya. hay.. help sis.. pls! :) ty! :D
ReplyDeletehi sis, try using toner, it helps minimize oiliness. Nagmamakeup ako pero once nafeel ko tinubuan ako ng pimples after using a certain makeup, I'll stop using that makeup kasi it just means that hindi hiyang yun makeup sa skin ko. I guess may ingredients hindi bagay sa skin mu with the makeup you are using thus the reason. Try using toner only on the oily areas and just leave out the areas that are dry. Hope this helps =)
Deletehello sis, anong ma suggest nyo na toner for oily skin like me and powder na rin po sana, oily skin ako plus sensitive po :( sorry po, lagi ko ksi check tong blog mo hehe, ang dame kong tanong. :) and sis, have u tried na mag pa diamond peel or power peel for acne scars daw yun? thanks so much!! :) :* <3
ReplyDeleteHi Amaine, for sensitive oily skin try mu yun Dickinson Toner sa healthy Options ok cya sa pagcontrol ng oiliness sa face. I have made a review here:http://allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/2012/02/short-reviews-eucerin-etude-house.html
DeleteI haven't tried any peeling kasi mahal hehe >_<, currently i'm using Morocco Argan oil and it helps minimize scars gradually which I've reviewed here:http://www.allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/2012/11/morocco-argan-oil-wonders-for-my-skin.html
Hope this helps~ and thank you so much for visiting my blog and you are always welcome to ask any questions =)
Sis ano po ba mgandang pampaputi? sa face & Body? Kojie San lng kse gamit ko ngaun ehh, please reply.. Thanks Sis.
ReplyDeletehello sis, try lulur mandi whitening scrub, it works much better ^_~
DeleteHey :D well Iam a 13 years old girl who has acne and I use daily
ReplyDeletea dermisa facial soap and a clearasil acne gel, but the ACNE DOESN'T GOESS and I always cry cause its so grosssssssss HELP MEEEEEE
hello dear, try adding a toner on your routine it might help dries up acne faster =) Hope this helps =)
Delete:O yes, I use a toner form the brand clean and clear but it desn't helps. and I have a tween that has acne too, more like me but like 1 week ago he just wash his face on the night and now he doesn't has anything. REALLY D:
Deletehi there.. :( i really like your blog but can you please suggest me some products(cleanser/toner) or some routines i can use to help me lessen my whiteheads ? i've tried some products but none of them really works ... please help me i just really need your advice
ReplyDeletetnx in advance :) ...
hello dear, I'm not really sure on whiteheads as I am only familiar with acne related products. But you might want to try the aztec mask as it really helps dip deep and clears out all the dirt in skin. You can find my review here:http://allaboutjyl.blogspot.com/2012/05/aztec-indian-healing-clay-review-fotd.html
DeleteHope this helps =)
tnx :)) i'll try that one :))
DeleteHi ! My aunt is a dermatologist and she told me that acne will stop forming when we reach the age of 24.
ReplyDeleteUnless!
It is on your family's genes.
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