Burt's Bees Natural Anti Blemish Solutions Review

Everyone and their grandma knows about the Burt's Bees brand. Their famous beeswax lip balms are a staple among most people. Lots of people know that Burt's Bees are very eco-friendly and use natural ingredients in their products. In fact, their slogan is "Eco friendly natural personal care for the greater good". Wait, "for the greater good"? Harry Potter anyone? Anyways, the brand recently (more like a year ago) launched it's line of anti blemish products and I was given a chance to review it through Bzzagent!


Introducing Burt's Bees line: Anti Blemish Solutions!




The pamphlet I received claims that the line is:
- dermatologist tested, and non irritating, gentle for everyday use
- does not cause redness, itching, burning, peeling or flakiness
- does not contains parabens or other nasty chemicals
- not tested on animals

There are 4 products in the line so far. It consists of a Purifying Gel Cleanser, Pore Refining Scrub, Daily Moisturizing Lotion and a Targeted Spot Treatment.
I will only cover the Purifying Cleanser and the Spot Treatment as that is what I received. For more information on the other 2 products, click the picture or visit their website.



Purifying Gel Cleanser

Claims to reduce blemishes and help wash away blemish causing bacteria, excess oil and impurities without overdrying the skin. It is 99.4% natural and contains evening primrose and beet root extracts. It contains 1% Salicylic Acid.

Although this is named a gel cleanser, I find the consistency is quite watery and should be classified as liquid instead. It has a pleasant citrus scent that most wouldn't find overwhelming. Gel Cleanser foams nicely and leaves the skin feeling squeaky clean after washing! It took care of the oil on my face and even removed most of my foundation! I really like this cleanser, it's also great for everyday use even if you don't have blemishes.

My face did not clear up straight away, but I noticed that no new pimples were popping up due to the medication. I think over time, all blemishes would reduce and fade altogether but I don't have a lot of patience to wait for that LOL.

I liked this product and would purchase again for blemish control or just everyday cleansing.



Targeted Spot Treatment



Claims to help reduce and improve the appearance of blemishes without irritating skin. It is 100% natural and contains tea tree, calendula, yarrow and parsley extracts. It contains 1% Salicylic Acid.

The scent is quite strong and some people described it as "revolting". I wouldn't go that far, but yes the smell is powerful. I would describe it as minty and woody, others say licorice and rum.

Spot Treatment comes in a little essential oil bottle, though it is not actually oil and the consistency reminds me of a toner. You're supposed to put a bit on a Q-Tip and dab it on the blemish. I'm just gonna warn everyone that this stings! It's probably the solution killing the bacteria, but it does hurt a bit and the fumes make my eyes water. I have tough skin which I punish regularly, but those with sensitive skin may want to skip this. The zit I put this treatment on did look a little smaller the next day, but it was still there.

Some people may like this product, but it stings and I find the smell too overwhelming to repurchase. There are other products that work better, like Clean and Clear Persagel 5.


** Disclaimer: I am a Bzzagent **


So that's it for my review of the two products, hope you enjoyed it!
Have you ever tried this line from Burt's Bees?


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