Peace Out Blemish Balm Versus Hanskin BHA Pore Cleansing Balm

I like the idea, but the execution could have been better…
Occasionally I enjoy a physical exfoliant, but finding a good one can be tricky. When I...

I like the idea, but the execution could have been better…
Occasionally I enjoy a physical exfoliant, but finding a good one can be tricky. When I saw that Peace Out had one that used hydrogenated jojoba oil as its exfoliant and that it was in a balm type formula I was intrigued as someone with dry acne prone skin. I like that it has ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid. It has got a good grit; the exfoliant is not too harsh or uneven (like fruit seeds/nut shells sometimes are) AND it’s not too gentle/ineffective like products that exfoliate by balling up on themselves like peeling gels (personal experience, no hate if peeling gels work for you). However, I do find that this product isn’t the easiest to spread and so it ends up dragging on the skin. This can be easily fixed by adding a little water or even an oil cleanser to the balm to help it glide across the skin easier. But it also leaves a very noticeable film on the skin. Again, this can be negated by using a second cleanse/water based cleanser after this to wash off that waxy feeling layer left behind. Having said that however, I don’t think this is a very good first cleanse anyway. Peace Out says themselves that this should not be used around the eyes, so although this can be used to remove face makeup/sunscreen, you’re gonna have to use something else to remove your eye makeup/sunscreen. This product can be a little bit of hassle to use, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like it. It’s nice and since I only use it once in awhile the cons don’t bother me too much. But I don’t know if I’ll be repurchasing this once I finish it up. I might if I don’t find a better alternative, but in the end this is a product I can live with or without.