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My Cheap but EFFECTIVE Pimple Drying Cream: Katialis Review

Hello Lovelies!!

This review is like an updated review version of my previous post on my IG account
Being thrifty, I tend to search for DIY's when it comes to that time of the month wherein my "visitor" a.k.a menstruation visits me with a friend named pimple or sometimes zit. My research lead me to knowing this product: Katialis. :)

What: Katialis
Price: small-25Php large-40 Php
Where did I bought it? Local Drugstore & Mercury Drugs


Ingredients :
  • Precipitated Sulfur - a form of sulfur used in treating skin diseases, has a keratolytic effect that promotes peeling of the skin.
  • Zinc Oxide - a mineral used to threat skin rashes, itching, minor burn & other skin irritation. Not anti-bacteria.
  • Resorcinol - used to treat acne.
  • Salicylic Acid - known to fight pimple & great for exfoliating skin.


It has a yellow-greenish-grey color (that color though!) with a cream-powdery consistency and smells like Fissan Foot Powder. I like that the expiration date was indicated however, I just wish that they will improve the printing--to the point wherein the ink can't be removed.

Pros:
  • It dries up my pimple/zit however, unlike way before that it can dry out my pimple overnight, now it takes days before it takes effect.
  • CHEAP <3
  • Available everywhere! As long as there are drugstores.
  • Travel size container
  • Has a cooling effect
Cons:
  • The smell though!!!
  • Cannot be used under direct sunlight! Remember! Your skin is peeling! It is over-exposed to like everything!

Currently using it due to my usage of Silka. T.T
(Disclaimer: Not a Silka Soap Hater, I love the smell of it but the breakouts though...)

Tip:
Apply this before you sleep at night, I propose that you clean your face first and moisturize before you apply it. However sometimes, in my case, when I feel impatient,--I don't apply moisturizers on the pimple area and directly put the Katialis ointment on it to speed up the drying process. 

Will I buy again? Yes, ALWAYS.
Recommend? Of course! 

Love Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ (may forever tayo dear!)


Articles I read:
  • http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/precipitated+sulfur
  • http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/keratolytic
  • https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/zinc-oxide-topical
  • https://www.drugs.com/cons/resorcinol-topical.html/

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