An older woman with 'hormonal skin' has praised a £17 serum that a makeup artist calls 'a miracle,' saying it transformed her complexion even after she stopped using it. The Clarol Silver Serum, priced at £16.45 on Amazon, has garnered rave reviews from shoppers and professionals alike.
Expert Recommendations
Dermatologist Dr Eva Melegh and makeup artist Jo Crossley have teamed up to share common breakout triggers and tips for preventing adult acne. Crossley, a former wedding makeup artist, highly recommends the Clarol Silver Serum. She said: 'I recommend Clarol Silver Serum to all my brides who may be prone to breakouts. This little miracle of a product — which I swear by for myself — builds up levels of good skin bacteria. The serum also helps to heal and diminish the redness that often remains on adult skin prone to acne.'
Breakout Triggers
Dr Melegh revealed some of the most common breakout triggers, including new beauty products, cosmetics, stress-related hormonal flux, and a surprising one: over-exercising. She also shared tips for choosing a summer SPF for acne-prone skin, recommending mineral SPFs containing zinc for their anti-inflammatory properties.
How the Serum Works
The Clarol Silver Serum uses a patented silver ingredient that targets bad bacteria while preserving good bacteria, promising clearer skin in weeks. It is hydrating and lightweight, making it ideal for summer use under makeup.
Customer Reviews
Amazon shoppers have left glowing reviews. One older woman wrote: 'This serum is amazing. I recently purchased this fab serum about a month ago and the results for me are fantastic. It cleared up some old lumps and bumps and is really helping with keeping my facial skin spot free. I am an older lady but have suffered from post menopausal/hormonal skin forever and also my skin is greasy!'
Another reviewer added: 'If you want clear skin, reduction of blemishes and redness THIS is the cream to purchase. I had awful skin and when I discovered this two years ago, even when I stopped using it my skin hasn't been half as bad as it used to be.'
A parent of a teenager with acne said: 'My 14 year old daughter has acne and we tried everything over the counter — nothing worked. She was prescribed a topical lotion and long term antibiotics, both failed. Her self esteem hit rock bottom. She applies twice a day and in the space of two weeks it has cleared her skin completely. My daughter now has beautiful skin and her confidence back.'
Other Product Recommendations
For those seeking alternatives, THE INKEY LIST 360 Skin Clearing Serum at SPACE NK costs £13, and BYOMA's Blemish Clearing Paste at Boots is £9.99. Dr Melegh also recommends Clarol Sebopure, which contains a natural sebum preserver.
Dr Melegh advises against using products that inhibit sebum production for adult skin, as sebum is a natural moisturiser. She emphasises that adult skin needs all the sebum it can get, even if acne is present.
