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My skin has been flaring up more than Kendrick Lamar’s jeans in recent months.
I have tried and tested a whole host of cleansers, moisturisers, serums, spot patches, and treatments to try and get my skin under control.
For years my combination skin had been smooth sailing, and I rarely had a single blemish, which I definitely took for granted. However, lately my chin and jawline has been breaking out more than ever. I put this down to a not-so-great diet, stress, and the beauty of unpredictable hormones.
Q+A recently launched its Salicylic Acid Cleanser, and, desperate to try anything to clear my skin, I gave it a whirl. Safe to say, I’m now an avid fan!
Q+A Salicylic Acid Cleanser
This vegan, cruelty free, alcohol and fragrance free formula is suitable for combination, sensitive and stressed skin. Formulated with salicylic acid, aloe vera, allantoin and betaine, which work to remove any impurities sitting on the skin’s surface, as well as unclog dirt and bacteria hidden in the pores, to combat any blemishes. The cleanser aims to even the skin’s texture, brighten the complexion, and minimise the appearance of redness and spots.It exfoliates without being too abrasive, yet is super hydrating.
The Salicylic Cleanser is ultra lightweight on the skin, is not abrasive or irritating, which I need as my skin can be sensitive – especially when boils are popping up on the skin’s surface.
This cleanser is suitable for oily, stressed, and combination skin types, which is the trifecta of skin concerns plaguing me.
The 96% natural cleanser has been formulated with salicylic acid – hence the name – which penetrates deep within the pores to remove any dirt, bacteria and dead skin that causes the skin to get congested and breakout. It also helps to improve the skin texture, as well as brighten the skin. The inclusion of allantoin compliments salicylic acid, as it also functions as a gentle exfoliant.
The cleanser also contains betaine, which balances the moisture levels to ensure the skin is hydrated, while also protecting the skin barrier from environmental aggressors that can contribute to blemishes. While aloe vera is key to calm and soothe aggressive flare ups.
This cleanser not only helps to remove make-up, but impurities on the skin as well as lingering in the pores. The multifunctional skincare solution doesn’t strip the skin of any essential oils, nor does it leave my skin dry like other blemish-busting cleansers I have tried.
The cleanser is like a clear, cool gel, which is easy to massage into wet skin and doesn’t foam.
This hero item is super gentle on the skin, doesn’t sting, but leaves my skin feeling soft, thoroughly cleansed and hydrated after use. I had a few spots brewing under the skin, but after the first cleanse it stopped them from bubbling to the surface.
Q+A’s Salicylic Cleanser is vegan friendly, cruelty free, as well as free from alcohol and fragrance, which could irritate delicate skin.
I cleanse my skin morning and evening, sometimes double cleanse too, and this cleanser is what I rely on every time. Despite numerous cleansing rituals throughout the day, a little pea size amount goes a long way.
Considering Iit’s efficacy and the affordable £7.50 price tag, it’s no surprise other beauty buffs are equally as impressed with this Q+A skincare saviour as I am.
One happy shopper gushed: ‘I absolutely love this product, it is really gentle but gives your skin a smooth, exfoliated finish, perfect for my sensitive, combination skin.’
Another praised: ‘I really needed a cleanser that will help with spots as my skin has changed since I turned 34! Never had spots before now so had no idea what product to use for them. This has helped unclog my pores and reduce my hormone spots.’
A third shopper added: ‘Gorgeous new product! The Salicylic Acid really helped me with my breakouts, but didn’t leave my skin feeling dry. Will definitely be purchasing again!’
Q+A has also created a Salicylic Acid Body Wash, and Smoothing Lotion, which are next on my list of beauty products to try now the cleanser has been a success.
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