Name: [Nanko Mastic] Spot Control Serum
Brand: A'pieu
Rating: 3.95 (40 reviews)

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[Nanko Mastic] Spot Control Serum

Feels Harsh on Skin

Not Moisturizing

Not Creamy

Absorbs Well

Too Watery

Causes Allergic Reactions

Clears Breakouts

Soothing

Easily Absorbed

Pleasant Scent

Subtle Scent

Not Irritating

Lightweight

I used it without knowing there were irritating ingredients ㅜㅜ
Fortunately, my skin didn't turn over, but it's a bit like that

It wasn't bad for the skin
It seems to be calming (it could be just my mood)
The scent is refreshing and calming, so it was well-used

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Apply it to the troubled areas regularly!

It absorbs faster than expected, so I'd recommend it for oily skin types rather than dry skin.

First of all, it has great value for money, and it's moisturizing and absorbs quickly~ If you apply it lightly on troubled areas before bed, the problem areas will be calmed down the next day!

It's good to mix in something like Centella dressing powder.

Troubles don't get worse, but they don't go away either. Nothing really happens, haha.

When you want to focus on soothing skin troubles, adding it to your regular skincare routine can give you the expectation that the troubles will disappear.

I'm so sad that Apieu has discontinued this product.. There are still some online retailers that sell it, though.

I have an oily skin type, so I'm not sensitive to alcohol! Dry skin types may not agree with it as much..

Although it's called a spot control serum, the 30ml bottle costs 6,000 won, so it's generous enough to apply all over the face.
When I use this, my breakouts are definitely reduced! Lately, my breakouts have been crazy because of the masks, but using the ones I had stashed away, it seems like I'm getting fewer new ones.

✔️It would be nice if there was a larger size available.
✔️The screw-top lid is annoying to open. A pump dispenser would be better.
✔️The price is not that great when it's not on sale.

✔️Trouble Improvement
? What's this? I didn't expect it to be good, but it is.
Honestly, I just bought it because it was cheap (3,000 won) and I had to pay the shipping fee anyway.
But... it's good.
I had some inflammatory acne and pimples, so I applied it around those areas and slept. The next day, the size had shrunk...! 
It's not quite spot improvement yet, but it's effective for trouble! The size of my chin and cheek acne all shrank, wow, it's really amazing.

My routine:
Isosoon Soft Skin Toner - Niacinamide Serum (for trouble areas) - Madecassoside Cream - Seed Mool Goo Spot Cream (for spots and trouble areas)

✔️Price
The regular price doesn't seem that cheap, but when it's on sale, I think the price is not bad considering the effects.

✔️Ingredients
I heard about the ethanol and was a bit worried, but I didn't have any issues (I have a neutral skin type). For sensitive or extremely dry skin, it might sting a bit.
The other ingredients seem good. Personally, I like centella...

When using this product, please do not apply it all over your face, but only on the troubled areas!!

💧Since it contains alcohol, it felt a bit drying and stinging when applied ㅠㅠ
💧It had no effect on improving my acne at all ㅠㅠ

🌟The serum has an incredibly lightweight formula, so it absorbs quickly and feels great!!
🌟The price is quite affordable!

I didn't really feel any dramatic effects. Even though I used it consistently, it was just so-so, which is disappointing.

I bought this serum because there were many positive reviews! First of all, it's affordable and the ingredients seem good, so it seems like a great value product.

This blemish and acne care product has fragrance ingredients in it, unfortunately.
The other ingredients are really gentle, but it would have been even better if they had left out the fragrance as well.

This product is great for calming blemishes!
I used to use the calming products from Innisfree, but even though the spot treatment was effective at first, I eventually built up a tolerance and it hasn't been working as well lately.
I really like the mild Apieu basic products, and when I was looking for a blemish care product, I saw a review for this one and immediately purchased it.
After actually using it, the results have been great.
When I apply it after popping a blemish, it calms it down noticeably the next day, so I've been diligently using it since then.
If you're struggling with blemishes and acne, you should try this!

The packaging is in a droplet format, so it's easy to apply just to the affected areas, and the size and amount are just right - it lasts a good while but is still portable for when you're on the go.
I highly recommend this product!

When you apply it and some time passes, the applied area gets extremely dry and dehydrated. Those with dry skin should be cautious.

It seems to be really effective in killing acne. I definitely recommend it!

Compared to the Acnes products I was using before, the effectiveness of this product is certainly lower. So I would rely on its selling point of cost-effectiveness, squeezing it out and spreading it broadly whenever I got a pimple, and I would feel it calming down the next day. For the face, it's better to use a more expensive but effective product, but for the body, this kind of product is suitable.

I bought this product to calm down my pimples, and it does have an effect, though not a dramatic one. However, the cost-effectiveness is excellent!

- It seems there is little difference whether I use it or not.
- I hardly saw any soothing effect on my blemishes. I applied it to the areas with blemishes or irritation, but only the redness subsided slightly, while the blemishes remained the same.
- Due to the packaging, I was unable to use up all the product inside.

- The fragrance was not too strong. It seems to be close to fragrance-free.
- The price is affordable and not burdensome.
- It has a certain degree of moisture, so it can be used just like a regular serum.

Despite using it consistently for a month, it didn't seem to have much effect on my blemishes.
It's not particularly moisturizing either, and I didn't notice any significant improvements in my troubled skin. It's kind of an ambiguous product, you know?
I've been diligently using it because it's better than not using anything, but I don't think I'll repurchase it once I finish this bottle.

Even after using it for a month, I didn't realize how gentle the ingredients are until I saw the Hwahae review.
That's probably why it feels so mild and non-irritating.
The application is very light and refreshing, so it doesn't burden the skin and absorbs quickly.
After applying, there's a subtle soothing sensation on the skin as well.
The fragrance has a mild detergent-like scent, but it's not overpowering, which worked well for my sensitive nose.

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