Evologie Intensive Blemish Serum

I have been introduced to this product through Glossy box subscription. I had two travel size mini versions and really have been hooked on it. So I purchased a full size product. This is the best spot treatment I have ever tried. I do have an amazing drugstore find in "acne fighting" category: Neutrogena 3 in 1 Hydrating Acne treatment.

 

I cannot say enough praise about Neutrogena's offering. So I have been very sad when they discontinued it (I think it may still be available in Canada). Because of that, I wouldn't do a separate review on it. But it is my gold standard, so I naturally compare everything to it. Both products feature salicylic acid as an active ingredient. I am a big fan of BHA (salicylic acid) as an acne treatment and as an exfoliant in general. Neutrogena's Acne Treatment is very light weight gel, which doesn't dry out skin, really efficient at reducing redness and pimples, and can be used all over face. Evologie's product is a serum type of texture which better suited as a targeted treatment and I do not generally apply it all over the face (for the reasons I will go into a bit later).

Packaging/Pricing:

15ml (0.5fl.oz) This serum comes in opaque pump bottle, which I 100% approve. The pump itself allows you to control amount of product you dispense rather well. Evologie brand offers only three products in their line (here), all of which are not cheap (still, they are not crazy expensive). The serum retails for 35$ US, which I have to admit for 15ml is not very budget friendly. But I do think it is worth a splurge. I've tried two other products from the line and though they are not bad (ingredients wise they are excellent), I would recommend to pass on them and go only for the serum.