Skincare shoppers with spot-prone skin are praising Dr Sam's Flawless Neutralising Gel as a "life saver" for treating blemishes, redness and inflammation. The £30 gel is designed to tackle a range of skin problems while leaving skin brighter and more hydrated, helping to prevent future breakouts with regular use, according to the award-winning brand.
What the gel contains
The gel is formulated with 5% azelaic acid, which "visibly tackles pigmentation and redness, clears clogged pores, and reduces the appearance of blemishes", claims cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. It also includes 2% salicylic acid to help calm inflammation and exfoliate dead skin cells, plus 0.% bakuchiol, a seed extract that "helps defuse blemish-prone skin and reduce the visible signs of premature ageing".
How to use it
The brand advises protecting delicate areas after cleansing by applying moisturiser around the eyes and balm to the lips, before starting with half a fingertip of the gel across problem areas. Users are recommended to build up gradually to a fingertip amount daily over two to four weeks, massaging until fully absorbed and then applying moisturiser and sunscreen on top as needed.
The gel can be used directly on blemishes or as an all-over serum, making it a handy addition to skincare routines ahead of autumn and winter. With more than 1,200 reviews on Dr Sam's website, it has earned an average rating of 4.6 out of five stars.
Shopper reviews
One five-star reviewer wrote: "The most gentle spot treatment I have found. As a long term sufferer of adult spots thanks to PCOS I have tried so many different brands to help with the spots. This does the trick gently and does not dry out skin." Another said: "I can't live without this - it reduces redness, texture and generally makes my very sensitive skin smoother and more comfortable. I cannot recommend it more."
A third praised: "Holy grail, 10/10. Didn't have massive hopes but this gel is absolutely amazing and did exactly as described." Someone else agreed: "Life saver. When you get that irritating break out just as something important is on your calendar, use this. Brilliant."
However, one reviewer commented: "Would have preferred a faster-acting product with more obvious results. It took a good three days to see any reduction in spots." The brand responded: "We'd like to reassure you that improvement will take time and patience and won't happen overnight."
Others reported that the gel left their skin looking "clear and radiant", with one saying it was "the only product I've found that seems to actually make a difference".
