Murad Deep Relief Blemish Treatment

If a product goes viral on TikTok and is referred to as being a 'Miracle in a bottle' then you know it has to be good! The newest launch from Murad is the Deep Relief Blemish Treatment and it has been designed to minimise the appearance of breakouts and redness.

I am lucky that I very rarely suffer from breakouts, I get the odd spot that lingers below the surface of my skin, but it very rarely breaks through.  Inspired by professional dermatological techniques for breakout-prone skin, this Deep Relief Blemish Treatment is a leave-on treatment which combines amino acid technology with 2% salicylic acid to target breakout-causing bacteria.

Perfect for all skin types, whether you have dry, oily or combination, this lightweight serum like texture works to form an invisible film-forming polymer which acts as a second-skin barrier and in doing so, it locks in active ingredients when applied directly to the targeted area. There are three main ingredients within this Blemish Treatment:

• Salicylic Acid -Helps to clear and soothe blemishes
• Amino Acid Technology - Targets irritation-causing bacteria
• Ginger Root Extract - Calms and soothes

Plus you will also find a ground red cherry extract that also hosts soothing properties, the serum promotes a visibly calmer and clearer complexion. 

Designed to be used both morning and evening, if that is your preference, it should be used on freshly cleansed skin and you will need a cotton bud for application.  As I said, I very rarely have an issue with spots on my skin, other than the odd one every now and again taunting me under the surface of the skin, and knowing Murad had sent this product to me, one duly pulsated below my skin, almost as if it was daring me to 'do my best' to get rid of it.

The advice to apply the Murad Deep Relief Blemish Treatment, is to dip a clean cotton swab into the Deep Relief Blemish Treatment bottle, then apply it directly to those affected areas. If you prefer, you can also dispense onto a cotton round or directly onto your finger then apply to the affected area. As long as both your skin and hands are clean, how to apply is up to you.

Does it work? On my skin yes. What more can I say? As soon as I felt a spot under my skin, I reached for this Treatment, applied it and within a couple of days, it was gone, no unsightly red bump and no pain. Job done. I also use the Murad Blemish Control Daily Clarifying Peel when my skin is acting out too.

Priced at £38, the results of this Murad Deep Relief Blemish Treatment speak for themselves, as you can see here. If blemishes in whatever form they appear, leave you searching for solutions, Murad has one!

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ReCover Correct and Conceal Red

ReCover is a new make up brand by Annabel Jardella, a professional makeup artist who has over 25 years experience. Using a scar from an old injury, her passion for make up and her expertise she became passionate about erasing colours on the skin such as: under eye circles, redness and even tattoos. With the creation of ReCover, which is described as being the next generation concealer, I was delighted to give it a try.

I have redness on both cheeks, (it isn't Rosacea) but it tends to flare up when I am not feeling run down or am stressed and I can usually cover it fairly easily using a few correct and conceal products but there is always a need to re-apply later in the day. ReCover, which has 6 different shades to try, is what I can best describe as being a really super fine concealer which contains rich pigments to cover any red in the skin and what I mean by that is that when you apply it to the skin, it doesn't cling to any dry patches, it isn't cakey or gloopy it is totally lightweight and gives an almost flawless coverage. It comes in a handy little pump like pen dispenser with a soothing gold-plated applicator tip, which makes the application easy and perfect for using it on-the-go to ‘re-cover’ any red patches that you may need to.  My one issue with concealers is that no matter which one I have used, they cake under my eyes, which is often where I need coverage, so ive given up looking for one which works - until now.

ReCover Red works amazingly well to conceal my redness, I am just so impressed with it. I’ve found it to blend really well over the top of any liquid foundations which at the minute I am using either ByTerry or Too Faced and it also works well underneath just a powder foundation, so depending on your preference, I have found it works really well for me. When using this, I always apply after my skincare routine and after adding my primer. As mentioned, the texture is really lightweight and easy to blend, my preferred method in this case is to use the applicator and then dab using my ring finger for under eye coverage and on my cheeks, where the redness is, again use the gold applicator and then smooth using my blending sponge to ensure I get equal coverage or if I am in a hurry, I just use my fingers.

As this has a pump dispenser it is really easy to ensure you get just the right amount, for me, on slight pump dispenses enough to cover the redness on both cheeks, but if you don't like the dispenser and I know some of my friends don't, then you can pump it onto a make up brush and apply it that way, it works just as well, but for me, I prefer the coolness of the applicator under my eyes.

Ive been using this since December, which is quite a long time for me to use a product like a concealer as I usually get annoyed with them and end up chucking them in the bin.  Having used it at least 3-4 days a week, it is still going which for a 5ml product is quite impressive, so yes a little does go a long way and at £28 it would need to.  As a product though, it is more than worth the price and it is something I intend to repurchase because it does what I want to do with regards to my redness, it lasts all day and I don't need to apply, it doesn't cake, it isn't gloopy, it doesn't cling to dry skin patches and it works well with foundation be it liquid or powder form, both of which I use.  

So if you suffer from redness, blemishes or imperfections like I do, then I would definitely give ReCover a try, it is worth its weight in gold.

Have you found a concealer that is worth its weight in gold?