When I ran out of my favourite pimple gel, Garnier’s SOS Blemish Clear Pen, I expected to get an exact replacement at Priceline. Unfortunately, they were out of the gel, and all they had was the new anti-spot roll-on. I figured, what the hell, I’ll give it a go. That pimple of mine was going to have to go, by hook or by crook!

Description:

Garnier Pure Active is a new generation of concentrated formulas tested on acne-prone skin.
Is Garnier Pure Active Pimple relief cooling roll-on right for me?
Yes, if your recurring and stubborn pimples tend to become red and leave marks easily.
How is it different?
New Garnier Pure Active Pimple relief cooling roll-on has a revolutionary metal roller-ball that helps provide immediate relief from pimples. Convenient to carry around, it is even easier to use and apply under any circumstances.
How does it work? Its clear formula is ultra-purifying and non-greasy. Concentrated with 2% salicyclic acid to quickly dry out pimples, and HerbaRepair, which helps accelerate skin recovery, the number of pimples and red marks are visibly reduced.

In comparison to the SOS Blemish Gel

I compared this to the SOS Blemish gel in a tube when I first tried out the roll-on stick. First of all, the roll-on spreaded a watery substance on the skin, compared to the gel. I tend to be very heavy-handed with the gel when attacking a pimple; I’d squeeze out a big dollop of it upon every single use. For the roll-on stick, it felt as though I wasn’t putting enough product on the zit.

Still, I reckon it’s a good thing because prior to the roll-on stick, I think I was using far too much pimple gel on just one spot. Not only was it a waste of product, the active ingredients dried out the skin around the pimple too, causing it to peel. With the roll-on, I didn’t have to use as much product.

As a pimple attacker, this works just fine. Dried out my spots in just a day, at most two. Plus I like the cool feel of metal massaging the bumps 😛

There’s just one thing I don’t like about it though, and that’s the sanitary factor of the roll-on. Before, with the gel, I could share it with my husband, who gets spots quite often. With the roll-on, I’m the only one who can use it, as I’m not comfortable spreading zit germs to and fro, even with the hubs.

Oh well. It’s MINE and mine alone. Huzzah!

Garnier Pure Active Anti-Spot Roll-On retails at AU$12.55 for 15ml and is available at all leading pharmacies and supermarkets.

What I like about it: Handy size, cool metal effect, works just as well as the previous pimple gel.

What I do not like about it: Can’t share it with anyone (perhaps that’s a good thing? ;))