Over the years, I’ve used countless blemish treatment and by now I’m getting pretty good at identifying ones that work for me and I’d recommend others to try out. Perhaps you have been using clay masks and/or Salicylic Acids (BHAs) but for some reasons, your skin seems to hit a plateau with these treatments. Here are my secret weapons, with a high concentration of sulphur.
EradiKate® Foam Mask
What is it?
An acne treatment foam face mask with foam-activated technology that helps dissolve impurities, dirt and oil from the skin.
What it does
The skin-soothing formula works on gently exfoliating dead cells, targets existing acne and help prevent new blemishes from forming. The colloidal sulfur helps reduce and prevent acne blemishes, botanical complex blended with honey extract and rice bran extract helps calm and soothe skin while natural oat extract helps to balance sebum production.
What is in it?
Active ingredient: Colloidal Sulfur 5.0%
Inactive ingredients: Acrylates Copolymer, Avena Sativa (Oat) Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco Glucoside, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Disodium EDTA, Ethyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Ethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycereth-18, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Honey (Mel) Extract, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Oligopeptide-10, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Water/Aqua/Eau, Xanthan Gum
Who’s it for
Anyone who has acne-prone skin.
Everything else
Packaging
It’s a nice airless pump. However, the top can get a bit messy after dispensing the product.
Colour, Texture & Scent
It’s pink mousse texture with no discerning scent except the sulphur but it does show perfume listed on the ingredients list. It’s very easy to apply and after 10 minutes or so, it foams up and it’s ready to be removed.
How to use it
AM or PM. Use as needed. Apply a generous, even layer to clean, dry face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for up to 10 minutes.
Kate Somerville instruction
My experience
I really enjoy this mask even though I much rather I don’t need to use it at all. It doesn’t dry out my skin and it gives almost an immediate result. The redness or swelling is a lot less pronounced after the mask is removed.
Available £22/30ml – UK (SpaceNK)
EradiKate® Acne Treatment
What is it?
An acne spot treatment works on acne control, unclogging pores, absorbing excess oils, and preventing future breakouts.
What it does
This acne treatment has 10% Sulfur which works quickly to exfoliate dead surface skin cells, unclog pores and help reduce and prevent acne blemishes. BHAs in the form of Salicylic Acid deliver antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits deep into pores. Zinc Oxide absorbs excess sebum production with lasting oil control.
What is in it?
Active ingredient: Sulfur 10.0%
Inactive ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Oxide, Sulfur, Camphor, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)
Who’s it for
Anyone who has acne-prone skin.
Everything else
Packaging
It’s a small glass bottle, very straightforward.
Colour, Texture & Scent
The bottle looks like there are two layers of the solution with the top layer being completely clear and the pink sediment rests on the bottom. It doesn’t have have any discerning scent perhaps mild alcohol and sulphur. The solution is not meant to be mixed and only apply by dipping a clean cotton swab to the bottom. The pink paste is a bit thick but it does sit well on the skin.
How to use it
Use in the evening, after cleansing. Do not shake the bottle, but simply dip a clean cotton swab to the bottom and apply only the pink sediment to the affected areas. Let applied product dry and rinse off in the morning. Use as directed.
Kate Somerville instruction
My experience
I like applying this at night and let it rest overnight or if I plan on spending the day indoor as it leaves a light pink residue as it dries, kind of like a clay mask without the dryness or tightness. In the morning, I can see a significant reduction in redness and swelling.
Available £46/60ml – UK (SpaceNK)
i could use this, my face has been breaking out a lot lately