Product Review: Laneige BlackHead Melting Gel

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During my quest to eliminate the blackheads that have inhabited my nose since my early teens, I came across the Laneige Blackhead Melting Gel and decided to give it a try. Yesstyle.com is my go-to source for anything that has to do with beauty products from Asia (or products that are popular in Asia) and since my skin tone is very light it’s safe to say that I find a number of Asian beauty products that suit me. 

I have very deep blackheads on my nose that become very difficult to remove – not to mention painful – and I have tried all other methods of removal: pore strips, steaming the face or using face masks made for treating blackheads. None of them worked :( This was my first time every trying a melting gel and I was eager to see if it would work!

 

Product Description

So the Laneige Blackhead Melting Gel is a self-heating gel that becomes warm once it comes in contact with the skin. You’re supposed to pump the gel onto the skin using the side pump on the devise and then massage the area that needs treatment in a circular motion, using the silicon brush. The instructions say to wait 20 seconds (after massaging) for the gel to set in and then wash the area with lukewarm water. 

 

The silicon brush is very soft and easy to use while the gel heats up immediately so you can feel it working while you’re using it. The bottle the gel comes in is a thick plastic material and the cap for the brush is the same. 

Product Performance

Honestly, I am a little in-between about this product: At first, I wasn’t really impressed. Even though I felt the gel removing the dirt and extra sebum, it didn’t do much with removing my deep blackheads. It also left my nose a bit dry and flaky afterwards but that was only for the first couple of times. I thought I should make a decision after a few days of using it and I have come to the conclusion that on its own, the Laneige Blackhead Melting Gel does absolutely nothing for my deep pores. 

However…

Given the proper assistance, the gel can work. So, one method of making it more effective is this: after washing the face with lukewarm water (as the instructions state), proceed with clearing out the blackheads using ear buds or by wrapping your nails with tissue. Then, you can also use a scrub made for daily use and gently scrub the area that needs treatment. Rinse and then use the gel. By using this method, I have come to see a reduction in the number of blackheads on my nose. Granted it’s not the best or easiest method (and it does take a bit of time) but when testing out the gel, this is the best use I could get out of it.

Conclusion

✔ This gel might be a great product for someone with a smaller blackhead problem.

✔ If you’re not willing to find out a way to fit it into your treatment for deep blackheads, then don’t bother, it won’t do much for you.

✔ The whole packaging is very hygienic and travel friendly. 

✔ You can’t tell how much product is left which is a bit disappointing. 

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