Since I’m ball-less (literally and figuratively), I couldn’t bring myself to do any invasive treatments (not even fillers), so instead of that, I decided that I would go try out facial treatment services at CNP Skin Laser Clinic / CNP Skin Clinic upon the recommendation of my Korean girlfriend. It turned out to be so good that I went forth and bought a truckload of their skincare products.

CNP Laboratory Anti-Blemish Spot Solution Day Spot

The above photo taken from here.

This comes with a sheet of 12 spot patches

Each spot patch is really thin and has a matte finish

Holding on to the tube portion to: a) prevent the contents from dripping out and b) to show how small it is.

A flat-tipped rubber applicator

This was the original version released – a dual-ended product with a concealer. The Anti-Blemish Spot Solution was so popular that they released it just on its own

I say…

There are two version of this – one for the day and one for the night. My Korean girlfriend told me that this was really good, so yes, I’m that easily influenced.

It comes it a little eensy weeny tiny tube – total height is about 7.5cm, but the portion containing the serum is only 3.5cm.
It smells very herbal, slightly tea tree oil with a hint of minty eucalyptus somewhere.
It’s a yellow-tinged liquid that’s slightly viscous.
The applicator is attached to the screw-open cap, and is a flexible rubber rectangle-shaped tip.
It’s really handy for application, and I love that it isn’t absorbent – so that I know I’m actually applying the anti-blemish instead of picking up goo from my face.
It’s quite quickly absorbed and doesn’t leave any residue.
I would categorise this as the “ripening” type of anti-blemish (similar to the Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot and the La Roche-Posay Effaclar A.I.). After applying, I know I’ll be able to see the pus-filled mountain the next day, and then it’ll be gone in a day or two.
To treat the red and swollen types of spots, I kinda prefer these “ripening” types cos this means the icky stuff inside (i.e. the head of the pimple) is expelled, versus those that shrink the spot (i.e. Vichy Normaderm Tri-Activ Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care which is better suitable for small blemishes), thus leaving the head of the pimple inside my skin.
It doesn’t dry the skin out much – even though I liberally apply it on my jawline when it’s the time of the month and my hormones go into overdrive, I do not see any peeling or flaking skin.
It also doesn’t cake up if I pile it on.
Even though it says it’s for Day, I still apply it day and night. I don’t think it really makes a difference (that, and because I didn’t buy the Night version hohoho). I’m thinking it’s labelled for Day cos of its transparent formula.
When I’m home in the day, I apply it with the spot patch, and see a reduction in redness and swelling. I wouldn’t recommend that you apply the spot outdoors though. Just let your skin breath for expedited recovery.
Overall, really happy with this product, so much that I’m planning to stock up on at least 3 tubes the next time I go to Korea.

You can buy this from Korea at CNP Skin Clinic branches (but not tax refunds) or from Olive Young outlets (tax refunds available if you hit the minimum KRW30,000 purchase).