Simple’s Oil Balancing Facial Scrub

By Samantha Chow Jia Ern, Updated: 7/30/2009

One of the nation’s leading skincare brands, Simple, launched a new product in an effort to combat blackheads, a common skin problem among Malaysian women. Samantha Chow Jia Ern gives it a test.

Simple recently launched its Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub, a product of much research and study which is said to work to reduce blackheads and exfoliate the skin to achieve a softer, brighter and clearer complexion.

This face wash is suitable for those with oily and combination skin for its active ingredients absorb the oil and therefore keeping the skin looking cleaner and help prevent any zits forming. This particular facial scrub does not contain any artificial perfume, colour or chemicals therefore it won’t cause any irritation to sensitive skin. It is instead formulated with three skin loving nutrients – Witch Hazel to reduce blemishes and Natural Zinc PCA to absorb oil, exfoliate and smoothen skin, and two important vitamins - Pro-vitamin B5 to actively restore, soften and soothe and Vitamin E, which moisturises skin.

Samantha has combination skin and experience frequent breakouts especially in Malaysia’s hot, humid and hazy weather. The Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub claims to reduce blackheads by an astounding 64% in just seven days. Samantha faithfully used this wash for a week in her quest to debunk the myth or discover the truth behind the product’s claim. Here’s what she thinks:

“When used, the scrub is surprisingly less rough than other scrubs I’ve used before. It comes out as a clear white cream but turns transparent when it goes on your face. It thins and dilutes considerably when I rub it all over my face, but when I wash it off, my face is noticeably brighter and cleaner. After seven days of use, my skin is cleaner, less oily and my blackheads are distinctly reduced.”

Simple’s Clear Skin Oil Balancing Facial Scrub is priced at RM19.90 for a 75ml tube and is now available nationwide at all leading pharmacies, hypermarkets, and supermarkets.

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