Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% mild gel cleanser
If you have read my previous post, you might have remembered I have acne prone skin. Then you probably know my all time favorite ance cleanser is the Vichy Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel. Wishtrend was nice enough, to send me an acne cleanser Wishtrend Acid-duo Cleanser. Will Wishtrend Acid-duo cleanser be better than my all-time favorite Vichy Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel?
what is so special about wishtrend Acid-duo Cleanser?
Contains: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) and Gluconolactone (PHA)
- Help remove dead skin cells and impurities
- With the pH level of 5.5 it helps restore the skin’s pH balance
- Gentle to the skin
what is the difference between Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) and normal salicylic acid?
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA). What is it? It basically a version of salicylic acid that is much gentler on the skin. Just like salicylic acid, it is lipophilic (oil-loving). Since it is lipophilic it will draw oil away from your face, making it great for acne prone skin.
Not only does it attract oil like salicylic acid, but it can also help moisturize dry patchy skin and help with the excess oil in the pores just like salicylic acid. In short, Capryloyl salicylic acid can help exfoliate the skin, calm the skin and is an antiseptic.
Although Capryloyl salicylic acid and salicylic acid do pretty similar things, Capryloyl salicylic acid doesn’t penetrate the skin as deep as salicylic acid making it more gentle and less irritating.
What I thought about the Wishtrend Acid-duo Cleanser
Honestly, at first, I didn’t really like Wishtrend’s new Acid-duo Cleanser. I thought it was a bit drying but as I continued to use the cleanser, I started to like it. I found it less drying than the first time I used it. There was no tightness after rinsing the cleanser off. I found it quite gentle yet exfoliating. I think it would be great for acne prone skin or sensitive skin.
Although I do like the cleaner, there are some things that you should take into account. You have to make sure your face is dry and not wet when you use it. That is because if your face was wet and you used the cleanser it might drip into your eye. When it does, it will sting. However, when the cleanser is around the eye it doesn’t sting. I am being a bit nit-picky, but the pump bothered me. I don’t know if I got a defective pump but it would sometimes get stuck or doesn’t pump anything.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight/dry
- Effective yet gentle
- Good for acne-prone/ sensitive skin
Cons
- Not the best pump
- Might sting eye if it gets into the eye
Do I like wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser better than my all-time favorite Vichy purifying gel?
One thing I like about the Vichy Deep Cleansing Purifying Gel is the smell. Sometimes it is nice to have something smells nice that wakes you up. BUT I know fragrance-free is the best and many people will benefit from a fragrance-free cleanser, especially for very sensitive or damaged skin.
As of right now, I prefer the Vichy one, because it has a nice scent and doesn’t sting my eyes. BUT if my skin is ever sensitive I know which cleanser to look for.
Conclusion
Honestly, though. Wishtrend’s Acid-Duo Cleanser is way better than most acne cleansers found in North America’s drugstore. Most acne cleansers are way too drying and stripping of the skin. Wishtrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser is none of that. It is gentle yet effective and most important of all doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight. Great product.
Looking for other acne skin care product? Check out my post: Drugstore and The Ordinary Products to Reduce: Whiteheads
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