A sulfur-based spot treatment paste designed for acne-prone skin, formulated to absorb oil and remove dead skin cell buildup.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This sulfur-based paste absorbs excess oil and removes dead skin cells clogging pores, and unlike most sulfur products, it won't leave that sulfur smell. It's particularly useful for oily inflammatory acne. Those with sensitive skin may want to patch test first, as it contains oregano, thyme, and willow bark; a little goes a long way.
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“I actually really like this particular product from In Beauty Project, which is Pimple Paste.”
Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 18:13
“Sulfur is a great ingredient for people who have oily inflammatory acne because not only does it absorb [...] excess oil, but it also debrides the dead skin cells that are usually clogging your pores, leading to more blackheads and white heads.”
Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 18:13
“Sulfur is a great ingredient for people who have oily inflammatory acne because not only does it absorb [...] excess oil, but it also debrides the dead skin cells that are usually clogging your pores, leading to more blackheads and white heads.”
Dr. Shereene Idriss, watch at 18:13
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A sulfur-based spot treatment paste designed for acne-prone skin, formulated to absorb oil and remove dead skin cell buildup.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 82%.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste holds a Guru Score of 82%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
In their reviews, experts say iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Pimple Paste is good for breakouts and acne (1 expert), clogged or visible pores (1 expert) and excess oil and shine (1 expert).
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