Product's Overview:
Ingredients:
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Carbomer, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Artemisia Annua Extract
(from Commonlabs Official Website)*
⭐Ingredients Breakdown:
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract - 54%, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, sebum control;
Butylene Glycol - Skin conditioning, moisturising, humectant, increase penetration of other ingredients;
Hydrolyzed Sponge - Spongilla Lacustris, micro-needle to treat acne, wrinkles & freckles;
Glycerin - Humectant that pulls moisture from environment/2nd layer of skin (dermis) to the top layer of skin (epidermis), moisturising;
Cetearyl Alcohol - Emollient, soothes skin, softens the skin, product thickener & stabiliser, heals dry skin;
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - Anti-oxidant, emollient that smoothens the skin, preservative;
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate - Softens smoothens & soothes skin, improve product spreadibility, improve dry skin;
Glyceryl Stearate - Softens & smoothens the skin, product thickener, prevent moisture loss from skin by forming a barrier at the top layer of skin;
Beeswax - Skin protective layer, humectant, natural exfoliator gently remove dead skin cells, softens & hydrates the skin;
Cetyl Alcohol - Fatty acids, product texture enhancer & thickener, emollient, emulsifier, anti-bacterial, prevent moisture loss from skin, soothes & heals dry skin;
1,2-Hexanediol - Moisture-binding humectant & preservative;
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - Green tea, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, calms & soothes skin, protect against collagen loss & skin discoloration;
Centella Asiatica Extract - Soothes, calms any irritation of skin, improve skin hydration, anti-bacterial, speed up healing of skin cell & collagen production;
Sorbitan Olivate - Olive oil fatty acids plus Sorbital (dehydrated sugar), moisturising, softens the skin, provide smooth finish;
Palmitic Acid - Derived from Palm Oil, emollient, forms a layer on surface of skin to prevent water loss;
Stearic Acid - Saturated fatty acid, softens & smoothens the skin, emollient, strengthen skin barrier;
Sodium Carbomer - Synthetic polymer, product thickener & stabiliser, forms a film on product;
Panthenol - Vitamin B5, humectant, hydrating, anti-inflammatory;
Betaine - Increase hydration, protect skin barrier, enhance product's texture;
Allantoin - Comfrey plant's root, soothes & protects the skin, help with skin healing by stimulating growth tissues, reduce redness & pigmentation;
Xanthan Gum - Product texture enhancer & thickener, ingredient binder, emulsifier;
Cetearyl Glucoside - Coconut/Corn Oil, emulsifier, stabilise oil & water, provide smooth finish;
Sodium Hyaluronate - Hydrophilic (can bind with water), attracts moisture in skin cells from dermis (2nd layer of skin) to epidermis (top layer of skin), increase skin hydration, better hydration for skin than Hyaluronic Acid as it has smaller molecular weight;
Disodium EDTA - Maintain product's consistency, pH level, odor & texture;
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract - Pine leaf, Anti-oxidant, anti-fungal, anti-microbial;
Beta-Glucan - Humectant that pulls moisture from environment/2nd layer of skin (dermis) to the top layer of skin (epidermis), prevent hydration loss;
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract - Yuzu Lemon/Citron, anti-oxidant, promote cell rejuvenation, skin brightening;
Madecassoside - Centella Asiatica plant, reduce free radical damage, anti-redness & scarring, reduce itchiness;
Tocopherol - Vitamin E, anti-oxidant, prevent free radical damage & absorbs UV rays, product stabiliser, skin conditioning;
Artemisia Annua Extract - Mugwort/Sweet Wormwood, anti-inflammatory, skin healing, repair skin barrier, reduce redness, provide skin hydration;
First Impression & Application: ★★★★★
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| Can't see the microneedles even though I can feel them being there |
Squeezing out from the dispenser gently (the amount I use per spot is shown in the picture above), dispensing once per time for each spot.
I usually use the applicator straight away on my pimples that doesn't have a head/yellowish pus or those that are underneath the skin but I can feel them flaring up. I don't apply until they're full absorbed, but instead, leaving a white film on top because my pimple healed faster this way;
For those pimples that are almost matured/have yellowish pus & ready to pop (I know it's very tempting & I did it most of the time, but please don't pop it yourself with your fingers as it may leave a scar if you applied too much pressure/not taking good care of it afterwards), I'll dispense the product on my fingers & slowly dab them on each spot. Same as the 1st method, I don't glide them on my skin until the product's fully absorbed.
After some time, the product will dry up itself, leaving a slight white-ish color on your spot.
Pros:
- Fully packed with a lot of soothing ingredients
- Flattened & calmed down the inflamed & underneath pimples very effectively
- Small pimples will be almost gone to appearance the next day
- Fragrance free
- A little amount goes a long way
Cons:
- Hard to tackle the amount to use, may apply too much pressure & dispense too much product
- May not be suitable for very sensitive skin due to its micro-needling technology
- Leaves a dark mark once pimple is gone
- Takes a longer time to see result compared to other spot treatments
Final Thoughts & Conclusion:
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| Not sure whether the spiky stuff are micro-needles as it stings slightly to touch |
Because it's a push motion dispenser + applicator, you need to use a few times to get used to how much pressure you need to put on for the amount you need for your targeted spots. If too much pressure, you might need to use your fingers & apply on the other spots. I usually pump once for 1 spot & also without blending all the products in, leaving a white cream film (I don't mind it because I only put in on my PM routine before bed). Remember to put on sunscreen the next day as your skin will be quite sensitive to sun exposure due to the micro-needling.
The micro-needles (Hydrolyzed Sponge from the ingredient list) is claimed by Commonlabs to help the product (Tea Tree Leaf Extract) penetrate deeper into the skin & treat the underlying bacteria in the acne/pimple. Due to its micro-needling ingredient, you can't use this cream every day, but every 2-3 days because Commonlabs stated that it'll stay inside your skin for around 70 hours after application. They have their patented ingredient: Gesolza - Sweet Wormwood (Artemisa Annua), Citron (Yuzu Lemon) & Pine Leaf (Pinus Densiflora) , as well as 54% Tea Tree Leaf Extract & Vitamin E (Tocopherol) to treat the acne problem.
I try to avoid lips & undereyes area because the stinging feeling caused by the micro-needling will irritate those sensitive areas. Sometimes I'll apply with only fingers after dispensing the amount that I wanted. I can always feel the little tingling on my fingers & skin once I glide it onto the spots on my face. If your skin is very sensitive, I recommend use dabbing motion, or just apply with the applicator, dispense every time you need to use for 1 spot.
On the next day, my inflamed pimples are usually flattened & no more redness, but still painful to touch; underlying pimples are not painful to touch/red; small pimples are almost hard to be noticed anymore. Then, I'll either go with water cleansing or a gentle cleanser in my AM routine depending on my skin hydration that day. Make sure to run the water on your face, then only starts rubbing your face with your hands/cleanser, as you'll feel a pulling & stinging sensation on your face caused by the micro-needles. Usually if I wash with cleanser, the micro-needle feelings are little to none anymore; whereas with water, when I go through my skincare routine, I can still feel it sitting inside of the skin where I spot treated.
After double cleansing in my PM routine (I usually only have eyebrow product & sunscreen daily), the micro-needle tingling are no longer there anymore, but I'm not sure whether it's still there in my inner layer of skin.
On the days when I don't use this spot treatment (because you can only use every 2-3 days), I'll go back to my usual The Inkey List Succinic Acid & the underlying pimples will usually flare up again, which I'm not sure why because my pimples are always calmed down when using either both of the 2 products alone.
I tried not using any spot treatments on the gap days, I don't see any improvements on my pimples, but if I use other spot treatments, it worsen the condition. After the gap days, when I use back this spot cream, overnight, I can see all my pimples are calmed down, redness reduced & no more inflammation. Putting a pimple patch on top of them afterwards & acting as a micro-dart needle patches, doesn't do a much difference compared to using the spot cream alone.
The downside about this spot cream is that it may be very irritating to you if you have a very sensitive skin. Also, it leaves the skin with dark spots after the pimple has healed. Don't continue using this to treat it, but instead, use Niacinamie, Vitamin C, Snail Mucin or Retinol products to treat the marks before it's too late.
Price vs. Value: ★★★★★
RM14 on April 2021 HUGE Sale, so I bought 2 even though I never tried it before (but heard a few good reviews about it)
(Original price: RM57.40/RM80+)
5 months after, I need to pump twice to get the product out when it's almost used till the end
There's still products visible in the bottle, trying to figure out how to get it out
Repurchase? ★★★★★
Definitely especially there's sales
Where to Get It On Your Hands:
Shopee Commonlabs Official Shop RM80.36
Shopee Commonlabs Directly Shipped from Korea RM78.84
Lazada Commonlabs Official Shop RM78
Commonlabs Official Website RM57.40
Shopee K-beauty Products Shop from Korea BeautyBabe RM43.90
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Disclaimer: All the products are purchased with
my own hard-earned money and every photos are strictly owned by me. The
opinions are on my own, unbiasedly & truthfully, but it could vary depending
on individual. I'm not an expert in any field nor a licensed individual. Every
review is based on my personal preference & for entertainment purpose only.
What works for me may not work for you because skincare is personal. I have
dry-combination skin (oily T-zone, dry U-zone) but it doesn't mean that you'll
have the same experience as me if you have the same skin type as we have
different lifestyle and living environment. Try everything at your own risk.
*Kindly refer to the packaging for the latest & most
accurate ingredient list when you purchase the product.