Review: Hiruscar Post Acne Gel

Having trouble with pimple marks/scars? Try this! :

Hiruscar Post Acne Gel (10g)

Description: Gel for pimple scars and dark marks. In collaboration with Medinova AG — Switzerland, Hiruscar Post Acne, a scar clear gel, is proven to improve depressed scars arising from pimple and help lighten dark spots and/or red marks. Hiruscar Post Acne contains MPS, Allium Cepa, Pionin (Quaternium-73) and other natural ingredients to improve pimple scars and may help the formation of new pimple scars. It provides fast, easy skin absorption with a pleasant and non-greasy texture. It can be used as a part of treatment regime and also can be used under make-up.

Claims to do:
A Unique Formulation with 3-in-1 Scar Clear Benefits:
1. Lightens dark marks in 12 weeks
2. Improves/smoothens depressed pimple scars
3. May prevent pimple occurrence
* Non-Comedogenic, Hypoallergenic, Alcohol Free.

Directions: Apply 2-3 times a day, in the morning and before bedtime. Use regularly after skin treatment and before make-up for continuous and better outcome for scars management. Always wash hands before and after use.

Composition (Ingredients):
Aqua, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Niacinamide, Sorbeth-30, PPG-26-Buteth-26 and PEG-40hydrogenated caster oil, Quaternium-73, Carbomer, Fragrance, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate and DMDM hydantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin and Mucopolysaccharide (MPS).

Below pictures(Source: link) further elaborate... (please take some time to read them~)

• What is a Hiruscar Post Acne Gel?

• What can Hiruscar Post Acne do and when to use?

• How to use Hiruscar Post Acne Gel?

• The effectiveness:

It comes in a squeeze-able tube with a twist-off plastic cap.

It's easy to squeeze out the gel from the tube.

Consistency and Color:
Light clear gel texture and it's not greasy at all.

Once applied on the skin, it gets absorbed into the skin without leaving any sticky residue/layer.

Scent:
I don't know how to describe the scent... The scent is kind of "unique" though. I personally find it a little pungent. To be honest, I couldn't accept the scent when I first tried it but after a few use, I'm used to it. It's bearable and will not linger after application.

Likes:
- 100% anti-bacterial
- lighten and improve pimple scars and dark marks
- gets absorbed into the skin
- can be used under makeup
- light gel consistency and not heavy
- non-comedogenic
- alcohol-free
- suits sensitive skin
- doesn't cause breakouts

Dislikes:
- takes time to fully lighten pimple scars/marks

This is not my first time using this product. I first used it back in Year 2010.

This is the one I used last time.(2-in-1 formulation)

*The one I reviewing is Hiruscar Post Acne Gel. I think it's their new product. An upgraded version(3-in-1 formulation) specially for pimple scars/marks.

After some time, I stopped using this product and switched to other lightening/whitening products, such as the Skinfood Tomato Whitening Spot Serum & Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm. It's been quite a few years since I last used this and I decided to use it again because of my allergies and sensitive skin. Well, I got a skin allergic reaction to tea tree oil back in August 2013. Yes, I am allergic to tea tree oil and I know it yet I still used it. Am I stupid or what!? LOL.

Back then, I had an event coming up and I just wanna get rid of about 6 to 8 zits(ranging from small to big) that were on my chin before the event. Despite knowing that I am allergic to tea tree oil, I still took the risk and used it. I actually had a plan in mind... I planned...if an allergic reaction occurs, then I will just don't attend the event. As simple as that. It's not really important anyway. So yeah..., allergic reaction really occurred and I left with even more zits and scars. 

During and After the allergic period, my skin on the chin belonged to the VERY sensitive skin type. Therefore, I decided to get back to this Hiruscar Gel because I know it's sensitive skin friendly~ It's clinically proven, safe to use, non skin irritant, even safe to use on sensitive skin.

By the way, it takes time to notice the results so don't expect an instant miracle from this product. The recommended treatment must be at least 2 weeks to 2 months. But I will recommend to use this for at least 3 months. With continuous usage, you will probably see visible results in 2 weeks on fresh pimple scars/marks. Do take note that the treatment period and results may vary depending on individual's condition, such as the condition of the acne wound and also how fast your skin repairs itself.

Here's my 8 weeks and 3 days of 'experiment'~ 
PS: All the photos were taken on different time so the lighting may vary. NO makeup or editing... errr... actually..., I did edit... — cropped, combined all photos into one and added in watermarks and dates. That's it. NO major editing though.

(Before): I had these patches of redness, bumpy/pimplish skin after using tea tree oil. It was a skin allergic reaction as I've said. Actually, it was much redder than in the photo and it was hell itchy! >< The itchiness and redness took about a week and a half to heal.

PS: I started using the Hiruscar Post Acne Gel on 6th September 2013. So...

Day 1: As you can see, I have a lot of scars/marks left by the allergic reaction...

6 weeks & 2 days: Oops, sorry. Wrong angle. lol. Anyway, you probably still be able to notice the difference huh?

(After) 8 weeks & 3 days: There are still some very faint pimple scars/marks, I don't know if you guys can see... However, the marks are greatly faded! On a side note, please excuse that Nexcare Patch~ lololol. I have a nasty zit there. It popped itself this morning and I just pasted the patch over it to help suck out all the pus. :x

By the way, I apply the gel 2 times a day, in the morning and at night, after my toner and before my moisturizer.

Okay, enough said. Whether the product works in fading scars/marks, you will be the judge~ :)

People who have trouble with pimple scars/marks, you might want to give this a try.

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Review: Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm + whitening

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Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm + whitening (20ml)

Description: Formulated with Madecassoside(skin healing agent), Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extracts, AC Clinic Red Spot Balm heals, clarifies and soothes facial trouble spots. Specialized target treatment heals and brightens blemishes with improved texture and skin whitening formula. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested

Directions: Apply cream directly to acne, pimples and blemishes. Allow cream to absorb into skin. Avoid excessive facial rubbing.
Targets: Troubled Skin

The Red Spot Balm Kit comes with a jar of 20ml Red Spot Balm, a tube of 5ml Pink Daily Spot(Review here - [link]) and a plastic spatula.

I have the Red Spot Balm in smaller version(5ml) which I got it from the AC Clinic Pink Powder Spot Kit. :D FYI, the container of full version is made up of sturdy glass whereas the container of small version is made up of plastic.

Consistency & Color:
The balm has a creamy balm consistency and is in white color. When I gently massaged the balm on my skin, it will turned from white to opaque and with continue massaging, it will turned to nearly colorless.

Scent:
Herby? Medicated? smell... It's bearable. It's not as strong as the Pink Powder Spot.

Likes:
- the scent
- easy to apply
- not greasy
- does not sting
- lessen the redness of pimples marks/hyperpigmentation/scars
- whitening which helps to lighten post acne marks/hyperpigmentation

Dislikes:
- leaves a layer after applying it on skin

I used this only at night because I believe our skin heals better at night while our body is at rest. :x I don't want to rub it excessively on my skin so normally I will just gently massage it on my skin and leaves a white layer to cover the marks. Therefore, I won't apply this in the morning. By the way, I do not recommend to apply this if you're going to apply make-up afterwards because this balm tends to leave a layer of balm on your skin after application.

My friend told me that besides using this as a scar treatment, she used this as a pimple treatment too and it works out great for her. However for me, it does not work out as great as how it works for my friend. :/ Well, like what I've always say, our skin react differently to different products. What is great for one person might be horrible for another. So yeah... Using this as a pimple treatment does not works for me. it does not heal my pimples... :/

On a positive side, this does helps in speeding up the process of fading post acne marks/hyperpigmentation! I have been using this for about a month and 3 weeks. I noticed my pigmentation marks have lightened a lot and some have already gone.

Rating: 5/5
I believe this jar of 20ml Red Spot Balm can last really long because you only need to apply a little on the acne marks/hyperpigmentation. If you ask me if I will repurchase, I will definitely say YES! :) I am really happy that I got this balm and I highly recommend this to people who wants to get rid of acne scars/marks/hyperpigmentation.

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Related Posts:

• "My Acne Story" page: [link]

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Review: Skinfood Tomato Whitening Spot Serum

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Skinfood Tomato Whitening Spot Serum 30g 

Description: This spot serum is packed with fresh tomato extracts which contains a variety of natural organic acids, vitamins and minerals to clear and clarify dark skins.
Direction for use: Gently apply to dark spots and skin discolorations after using toner.


Since the direction printed at the back of the tube says apply this 'after using toner', I assume it's only for facial use...(?) But who cares, I used it on my arm too. Lol. Actually, I bought this for my post acne hyperpigmentation...but after I bought the AC Clinic Red Spot Balm, I stopped applying this on my face. FYI, this does not cause any breakout on me. I replaced it with Red Spot Balm because I am using other AC Clinic products and I want to stick to the same skincare line.

If you read my blog consistently(and I thank you for being interested in my 'craps'), you probably know that I had a gross infection[link] on my left arm in last November which leaves patches of f.ugly pigmentation scars on my arm after healing. :(

(Before) Taken back in 3rd week of December 2011.

So after my infection was completely healed, I apply the Skinfood Tomato Serum to the scars. Hoping that it would helps speed up the lightening process... Having marks on arm aren't cool okay especially when I'm wearing sleeveless or short sleeve outfit! :(

I have been applying this every single night before bed. I don't apply this in the morning due to laziness. In addition, I believe our skin heals better at night while our body is at rest. Do take note that this serum takes months to notice a major improvement. You can actually see a little improvement after about 2 weeks to a month of application.

So, it has been about 3½ months I applied this serum and currently, I am still using this serum every night without fail. And yes!, my effort on applying this every night and waiting for miracle(to see result) has paid off.

The same scars that were left from previous infection have lightened a lot!

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(FYI, I only used Photoshop to resize the photo and create that "watermark"(laughs). No further editing of picture. The only difference is the time taken which affects the lighting. Previous picture taken in the day without flash while this was taken last night without flash too. Both pictures were taken with Iphone's camera.) In real life, the scars actually looks slightly lighter than what's shown in the picture... :/

Okay so, I believe you can spot the difference in the color of my pigmentation scars. The color of scars were dramatically reduced. As you can see, it's not completely gone though...but I believe with continue application, the scars will soon be gone forever. :)

By the way, this serum has a mild and nice fragrance(smells like a cream~) which I really like it. After applying it on the skin, it will get absorbed and leaves a really light-tacky feeling to the touch. The serum itself is in white liquid(?) form but after massaging it into the skin, it will become colorless. Apply a little works wonder~ I always apply a lot and it does not cause any side effect. Overall, yes I like it and I already got a second tube the other day. :D

The only downside is the duration it takes to see improvement but well...whatever scars, no matter whether it is exterior or interior, take time to heal.

Are you having pigmentation scars/marks on your skin? Probably you might want to try this and see if it works for you. :)

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