WHAT: Purederm Spot Reducer Gel Patches
PRICE & WHERE: 129 Php at Watson's
I'm in my late twenties now and while I'm way past puberty, I still do get occasional zit breakouts. I have already found my best friend in CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patches (they're so gooood at absorbing gunk) but one day, I ran out. Watson's was also out of stock so I'm forced to find an alternative.

Cue: Purederm Spot Reducer Gel Patches!!! Haven't tried this before so read on to find out what I think about the product!



PRODUCT DETAILS

what's inside
Description: "Specially formulated hydrogel treatment for reducing the appearance of pimples on your face without irritation by penetrating a proven acne-fighting ingredient where where you need it most. Special skin soothers are delivered throughout the night to help prevent irritation and over-drying."

Directions: "Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying patch. Peel off the patch and apply directly on each pimple being treated making sure all edges stick completely. Wear overnight and remove in the morning. Repeat nightly until pimple is gone. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs reduce application to every other day. For best results wash face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry. Before applying a patch allow face to completely dry for at least 5 minutes."

I was expecting hydrogel patches like the Cosrx ones but this is different. Inside the box packaging, there are 3 silver sachets containing 10 brown gel patches of the same size. The patches are medicated and contains 0.5% Salicylic Acid as its active ingredient.
the patches are super thin with medicated gel on the other side
Take note - unlike hydrogel patches, these are supposed to be put on closed and unpopped pimples. It is meant to reduce redness and swelling until the pimple is gone.



EXPERIENCE

After washing and drying my face, I immediately peeled off a patch and applied it on a pimple. You need to make sure that your skin is completely dry and clean. However, even with a properly cleansed face, I found that they tend to come off during the night. I just reapply as needed.
redness gone!
The patch managed to reduce the redness and swelling overnight. I continued using it for the next 4 nights but there was no further progress. My pimple did not shrink anymore and the skin under the patch kinda dried out so I stopped using it.

VERDICT

This product is useful for taming pimples but it's not as helpful when it comes to healing them. I still prefer my hydrogel pimple patches so I probably will not buy this again when I ran out.

What are your favorite pimple busters? Let me know and I'll check them out!





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Maldita Premium Bleach Review

Hello, everyone! After I reviewed Navarro's Bleach last year, some of you recommended a few other brands to try. Maldita Bleach was one of the most requested so here we go!

About the Product

Maldita Premium Bleach Review
What: Maldita Premium Bleach
Price & Where: 150-300 Php at Shopee
Maldita Bleach, to put it plainly, is a skin whitening product. According to the product description, it is good for stretch marks, acne marks, uneven skin tone, dark underarm, groin, tan lines, scars, melasma, insect bites, and bikini lines. They claim you can see results in just seven days!

They have two variants: the "regular" ready-to-apply cream and the "premium" product which has stronger ingredients but you need to mix by yourself. Here are the differences between the two:
Maldita Premium Bleach Review
Note: This is the old packaging but you can still see this on some stores like Shopee.
The new Maldita Bleach now have pink/blue labels depending on the variant.
I have what they call a farmer's tan and I've been trying to get rid of it for a while now. Based on the above comparison, the Premium version is more attractive to me. I don't have kids, I am not preggy and as far as I know, I don't have sensitive skin. The 15 minutes soaking time is also a plus because honestly, I don't have the patience to wait for 1 hour. 😆 Choose whatever is more suitable for you!

The packaging does not have an ingredients list but according to them, the bleach does not contain hydroquinone, ammonia or parabens.
Maldita Premium Bleach Review
The powder container has a paper sticker as a safety seal while the bottle is wrapped in plastic.
Important Reminders:
- Avoid eye contact and open wounds
- Keep out of reach of children
- Perform a skin test on a small part of your skin. If irritation develops, discontinue.

Usage:
1. Wash skin to remove dirt.
2. Apply an ample amount of Maldita Bleach cream on desired body area.
3. Leave it on your face for 5 minutes and 15-30 minutes for your body.
4. Rinse thoroughly. Use body scrub, loofah or a washcloth to remove excess cream.
5. Nourish your skin with moisturizing cream/totion.

How to mix MB Premium?
👉 For convenience, you can mix the solution and the powder together. You must use it within two weeks.
👉 If you only need to use it for a small area, mix powder and solution in a 1:1 ratio or until you form a melted ice cream consistency.

My Experience

Maldita Premium Bleach Review
creamy texture
I just followed the 1:1 ratio until I got the melted ice cream texture. The mixture smells like Perla soap for me.

I tried using this on my face first. The bleach gives off irritating fumes and my eyes got red after a few minutes. I also experienced tingling which escalated to a mild burning sensation as time went. It was still tolerable for me so I pushed through the 5-minute waiting time. The product will become powdery and will tighten as it dries. I recommend using a thin layer so that it will dry faster.
When a product gives you tears, time to emote and pretend you are an actress! LOL
After one use, did I see results? Nope! I actually can't tell the difference to be honest. However, do keep in mind that bleaching products usually show results after more than a week of usage. With my initial experience, I don't want to use this on my face again.

I did use the rest of the bleach on my arms and darker areas like knees and my feet. I did not experience the stinging like on my face. After one week, here's the result! See for yourself!
Maldita Premium Bleach Review
after one week of use on my arms
I naturally have morena skin but I got tanner when I did a day hike with my friends. Just look at the difference after I took off my watch! After one week of usage, my tan has faded and my skin tone looks more even now. This product works! Just make sure to use a hydrating lotion because it will dry out your skin.



Verdict

This product does work and it helped in fading my tan. If skin lightening is your end game, you probably need to use 3-5+ tubs of this. I emptied mine after my 7th day.

Tried this product? How did it went for you! Let me know!





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