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Boots shoppers experiencing hormonal acne and sporadic spots are praising an under £20 spot cream that helps prevent and control breakouts.

The Breakout Hack Spot Cream is here to help boost skin confidence, targeting those pesky pimples and blemishes that often rear its head before an important event. Helping keep breakouts under control thanks to its patented technology, this could be a worthy addition to your skincare routine. 

The Breakout Hack Spot Cream, 30ml

This spot cream is a gentle (yet effective) treatment designed to target active blemishes without drying out your skin. 

Formulated to support and protect your skin barrier while reducing redness and spots, this is a must-have for anyone with acne-prone skin.  

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90 per cent of testers said the spot cream was gentle on their skin

If harsher spot treatments are leaving your skin dry, irritated or even flaky, this spot cream could be a gentler alternative. 

Designed for breakout-prone and sensitive skin, this targeted treatment works to combat active blemishes while preventing future ones from forming. 

Unlike many traditional acne treatments, this formula is completely free from benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid - both often a root cause of dryness -  making this a great option if you want clearer skin without compromising hydration. 

What I think of this spot cream 

This cream made my acne a lot less inflamed, earning it a thumbs up from me

I have quite persistent hormonal acne, and have tried countless products to help relieve it. 

And after loving the Breakout Hacks Milky Toner, I knew I had to try their spot cream. 

I haven't been using it long, so can't speak on long-term results, but from the first use, my acne looked noticeably less red, and they were a little smaller. 

I really like that unlike many spot treatments I've used in the past, you simply need to apply a little, wait, and then still perform your normal skincare routine. I typically hate when you have to let it sit on overnight and end up with the treatment all over your pillow instead. 

I will note that this cream initally has quite a strong smell, but nothing that would put me off in the long term (especially if the results continue in the same trajectory).  

Overall, I like what I'm seeing from this so far, and while it's unlikely to completely remove my hormonal acne (it's not a miracle-worker, after all!), I like that it makes it far less noticeable. 

One satisfied customer raved: 'Suddenly suffering from hormonal acne and read good reviews about this product so thought I would try it. I am very glad I did as so far it seems to be working, with my skin left feeling clear and soft rather than dry or tight.' 

But what makes this spot cream unique? It uses patented technology that targets biofilm within the skin barrier to help control acne-causing bacteria at the source, rather than just treating the symptoms. 

The lightweight formula is also jam-packed with ingredients like olive oils, and glycerin, helping keep your blemishes hydrated rather than drying it out which can make it look worse. 

In clinical testing, 78 per cent of testers said the treatment effectively controlled their breakouts, while 84 per cent said their skin looked visibly clearer after six weeks of consistent use on blemishes - with numbers like that, it's definitely worth a try! 

And it couldn't be easier to add to your existing skincare routine. Simply apply after toner to the active pimples, leave for five minutes, and apply moisturiser on top. 

Thanks to the benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid free formula, this is perfect for those who want to avoid the drying effects of traditional spot treatments

And it's clear from reviews that other customers are having similarly positive results with one happy customer saying, 'As someone who’s always suffered from acne I’m always looking for spot treatments. As anyone who has struggled with acne will now that acne comes and goes,

'It’s not an overnight miracle cream that will get rid of spots in one go but it does do the job in a few days. It’s very soothing to those stubborn painful big spots. And I did see a difference as I continued using this cream.'

And for just £15.99, The Breakout Hack Spot Cream is sure to become an affordable go-to for anyone looking for a kinder-to-skin spot treatment that not only treats active blemishes, but one that prevents them as well.