Spot-banishing products everyone should try!

Clear your skin from spots, oil, dryness and blackheads with these VIVA approved products. After the whirlwind of 2017 our skin has really taken a blow, so lets get our face masks and spot creams at the ready – we’re going to tackle those nasty blemishes!

Blossom Silicone Facial Cleanser, £39.99 from Homedics – They say one of the most important parts of looking after your skin is to exfoliate; the Blossom Silicone Facial Cleanser is designed to do just that! Designed with sonic pulsation technology and with up to eight pulsation intensity levels, your skin will get the exfoliation it so desperately needs. To use just press the button and start massaging the cleanser onto your face. The Blossom Silicone Facial Cleanser is made from medical grade silicone which makes it bacteria-resistant, and is also waterproof so you can use it in the shower. The cleanser comes with a rechargeable battery and is a perfect size to pop in your bag! For best results use the Blossom Silicone Facial Cleanser with your favourite cleanser. Buy it here!

Atlantis Two Part Face Mask, £39.99 from Atlantis Skincare – Made with clay and ginseng, the two part face mask from Atlantis Skincare is specially developed to treat tired and dull-looking skin. The clay gives your skin a deep cleanse; removing toxins and dead skin cells, while the ginseng firms and tones skin as well as providing a lifting effect. Get your mixing bowls at the ready, as this is a face mask you have to create yourself! Much like a cake mix pack you can buy at Tesco, this one comes in two parts; a powder part and a water part. Following the instructions carefully, mix the two parts together to create a paste-like consistency, and then apply to your face for 15-20 minutes before rinsing off. If you enjoy taking face mask selfies with the girls you might want to find a different mask, as the Atlantis Two Part Face Mask isn’t the most flattering face mask out there – however after application your skin will have a radiant glow! Buy it here!

Skin Doctors T-Zone Control Zit Zapper, £9.09 from Skin Doctors – To visibly reduce the appearance of spots fast, use the Zit Zapper by Skin Doctor. The Zit Zapper works by calming inflammation, exfoliating the skin, cleansing problem areas and drying out spots. After cleansing your face, directly apply to your unruly spots with the sponge head applicator and for best results use twice daily. With ingredients like tea tree, witch hazel and salicylic acid, the smell isn’t the best in the world; if you’ve ever sprayed yourself silly with mosquito repellent while on holiday then the smell will definitely be familiar to you – but we at VIVA think it’s a small price to pay for zapping away our spots! Buy it here!

Skyn ICELAND Blemish Dots, £17.50 for a pack of 48 dots, available from Cult Beauty – These blemish dots are a life-saver! The see-though gel patches work miracles on your spots all while you’re sleeping! Just pop one over any blemish you have and let the spot fighting ingredients do all the work. If you ever suffer from nasty painful spots that just refuse to pop or disappear, then Blemish Dots are for you! After struggling with an extremely painful spot that left my entire face throbbing for 3 days, just one Blemish Dot had managed to draw out all the nasty gunk from under my skin and my face finally stopping pulsing with pain. You can opt to wear one during the day or at night; they stay put no matter how much of a fidget you are when you sleep, and they are virtually impossible to see when wearing. VIVA definitely approves! Buy them here!

Sudocrem Skin Care Cream, £1.99 from Boots – Not only is Sudocrem a life-saver when it comes to chaffing, cuts, bumps and scrapes, but it’s also great to use on your face! Best for helping flaky and dry skin, just massage a pea sized drop into your problem areas and wave goodbye to your dry skin. You might be wondering why on Earth Sudocrem has made it onto a spot-banishing list, but you’ll be shocked at just how effective Sudocrem is on those pesky blemishes! If you suffer from acne or breakouts then Sudocrem is a must-have. General use of the cream will calm your redness and inflammation and help to prevent breakouts; you can also use Sudocrem to speed up the amount of time it takes for your spots to heal. The cream comes in a travel size, squeezy tube making it even easier to apply! Buy it here!

Atlantis Velvet Skin Night Elixir, £64.99 from Atlantis Skincare – Atlantis Skincare have topped the chart again; the Velvet Night Elixir is the holy grail for radiant and fresh-looking skin! The elixir is an oil/cream mix that is perfect for the face, as it glides on smoothly and melts into your skin. Some of the ingredients, such as geranium, were once used by the Egyptians for promoting beautiful skin – and who doesn’t think of Egyptians and think of radiant and glowing skin? Geranium’s scent is also meant to relax your mind and promote emotional wellness, but the scent of the Night Elixir isn’t for everyone; some may find the smell of geranium relaxing, but some won’t be overjoyed that their face smells like plants while they try to sleep. In the end it’s all worth it as you’ll wake up with soft, gleaming skin, and you just might dare to have a no-makeup day to show off your rejuvenated skin! Buy it here!

Skyn ICELAND Nordic Skin Peel, £38 from Cult Beauty – The name sounds a lot scarier than it actually is; this exfoliating skin peel comes in the form of wet facial pads and uses lactic acids and papaya fruit extract to give you radiant and fresh skin. The peel works to eliminate any redness and irritation, as well as any stressed or flaky skin. The Nordic Skin Peel is designed to be effective yet gentle, so although it sounds painful, it is 100% pain-free! Your face might tingle when the peel is first applied but the sensation soon goes. Add the Nordic Skin Peel into your facial routine to get the flawless skin you deserve! Buy it here!