Product Review: Cure Natural Aqua Gel

I'm probably on a never-ending quest to prevent acne, because even when my age is almost out of the calendar, I still get cystic pimples and white heads at least every month. Last week, I came across Cure when someone posted about it on Facebook. I did my research and came across reviews and the official Facebook page of the product so I can learn more about it. Eventually, I was enticed to buy the product and try it. 

Cure Natural Aqua Gel is a skincare product with activated hydrogen water that can remove dead skin cells. Marketing and promotional materials about this product claim it as the number 1 skin exfoliator in Japan. Most reviews and articles that I've read about Cure said that it's good to use if you have acne, which made me more curious about its effectiveness. 

Cure is sold in the Philippines at The Beauty Bar, in a 250g bottle with a surprisingly hefty price tag of Php1,500. However, don't worry because I think you'll really be getting your money's worth.

I bought Cure Natural Aqua Gel at The Beauty Bar in Gateway, Cubao last Friday and that night, I included it in my skincare regimen. The instructions on the bottle are in Japanese. 

But before you panic, the plastic wrapping around the bottle from the time of purchase has everything you need to know about Cure in English:

As you can see, Cure is said to be gentle and suitable for all skin types. You can use it after cleansing your face by pumping a small amount on your palm and then spreading it on your face in a circular or massaging motion for 30 seconds to a minute. When I tried it, it actually worked. It's like rubbing water on your face, except it exfoliates. I have exfoliated two nights prior to trying Cure Natural Aqua Gel for the first time, so I think that's the reason why there were only few dead skin cells that were removed from my face. At that time, I had five ginormous zits, including two cystic pimples on my face. Now here's what really amazed me: the next day, the zits shrank, and by Sunday, they were gone.

My skin appeared clearer, too, like Cure Natural Aqua Gel gave it a more attractive glow, possibly because of its effective exfoliating action. I like that it doesn't feel abrasive when you're rubbing Cure on your face, unlike other exfoliants that I've used.

Before I used Cure, it had a clip-like thing on the pump:

It's easy to remove and re-attach, making it convenient to bring Cure with you while you're on-the-go or if you'll be traveling without risking spillage or accidental pumping of the gel during transport.

Cure Natural Aqua Gel exceeded my expectations and I think it's really worth the money. The fairly large bottle looks like it can last for many months if you follow the recommended frequency of usage, which is twice a week. You can also use Cure to exfoliate your arms and your back. I already tried it on my back, and I can say that it is more effective than other exfoliants that I've used (i.e. Lulur). I'd say give it a try if you want to have better or clearer skin.