Last Updated on September 16, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti
I swear pimples know the “right” time to pop up. Like, I NEVER get a pimple. And it’s not because of good genes. It’s because of good skincare + healthy diet. Exfoliate regularly and don’t eat too much crap = bye, bye pimples! So here I was, wondering when I’ll have the chance to try Epionce Purifying Gel Spot when a gigantic pimple sprung its ugly red head on my chin.
How the heck did it know?! Ok, I guess it’s because my healthy diet went out of the window this past Christmas but hey, when else do I get the chance to munch on homemade lasagne and Panettone? The feast was worth the pimple ladies. 🙂 Plus, I didn’t have to deal with it long. Epionce Purifying Gel Spot and Purifying Wash got rid of it fast. I-wouldn’t-have-believed-it-if-I-hadn’t-seen-it-with-my-own-eyes fast. Here’s the full story:
Epionce Purifying Spot Gel
The Verdict
My rating: 5/5
Best for: Anyone who wants a fast-acting spot treatment for angry, inflamed pimples without the dryness I usually get from benzoyl peroxide.
Skip it if: Your skin doesn’t tolerate sulfur or you’re looking for something to treat widespread or severe acne rather than the occasional breakout.
What I like: It works ridiculously fast. My pimple was half the size and half as red by the next morning, and almost gone the day after that. Plus, it didn’t leave my skin dry and flaky.
What I don’t: The minty scent. You know me, I’d rather my skincare skipped the fragrance altogether.
Bottom line: Epionce Purifying Spot Gel is one of the fastest spot treatments I’ve tried. Sulfur has always worked better for me than benzoyl peroxide, and this little tube proved it again. If a giant red pimple decides to ruin your day, this is exactly the kind of thing I’d want sitting in my bathroom cabinet.
Usually, spot treatments and prescription acne products contain benzoyl peroxide. This baby has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that the bacteria that gives you acne. Problem is, it’s harsh AF. If you’ve ever used it, you know that after the pimples are gone, your skin feels drier than the Sahara. Epionce Purifying Spot Gel takes a different approach. Here’s how it fights acne:
- Sulfur: It helps reduce oil production, speeds up the skin’s natural exfoliating process (so dead cells don’t clog your pores) and kills acne bacteria. It has a high pH that can disrupt the skin’s barrier so use it on pimples ONLY. Oh, and don’t worry, it doesn’t smell like rotten eggs here. Phew!
- Resorcinol Monoacetate: Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce acne and clear pores.
- Azelaic acid: It’s antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and even speeds up the skin’s natural exfoliating process. There’s no too much of it here but hey, every little bit helps.
Epionce did a study comparing their Purifying Spot Gel with a prescription generic clindamicyn/benzoyl peroxide product. You guessed it, Epionce Purifying Spot Gel got rid of pimples faster and will less irritation. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the study online to check the claims.
But, for once, I’m personally not surprised by this result. I may not have pimples that often now, but I sure had to deal a lot with acne when I was a teen and I had no idea how to take care of my skin. Back then, I used a lot of spot treatments with benzoyl peroxide and they worked like a charm. But in my experience, anything with sulfur works way faster.
I applied Epionce Purifying Spot Gel on top of an angry, red pimple twice a day. When I woke up the next morning, it was half the size – and half as red. I repeated the process the next day. The following morning, the pimple had almost completely disappeared. Plus, my skin wasn’t as dry and flaky as when I used benzoyl peroxide.
Did I mention it has a pointed tip that applies the gel right on the spot? The gel itself has a lightweight, refreshing texture that sinks in quickly without leaving a sticky residue behind. The only thing I’d do without is the scent. It’s minty and cool, but you know me, I prefer my products fragrance-free. They’re better for sensitive skin.
Related: Is Sulfur The Best Anti-Acne Treatment?
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Epionce Purifying Wash
The Verdict
My rating: 3.5/5
Best for: Oily, acne-prone skin that wants a cleanser that removes excess oil and gives pores a little extra help from salicylic acid.
Skip it if: Your skin is dry or easily stripped. Mine felt a little tight after cleansing, so this definitely isn’t the face wash I’d reach for when my skin needs more moisture.
What I like: It cleanses well, has a lightweight gel texture, lathers without going completely foam-crazy, and the huge tube lasts forever.
What I don’t: It’s a little too drying for my skin, and I still prefer salicylic acid in a leave-on product where it actually has time to do its thing.
Bottom line: Epionce Purifying Wash isn’t a bad cleanser. It’s just made for oilier skin than mine. If your face gets greasy and clogged easily, you’ll probably get on with it much better than I did. But if your skin already leans dry, I’d leave this one on the shelf.
My skin didn’t get along as well with Epionce Purifying Wash… and I was totally expecting it. It’s a cleanser made for oily, acne-prone skin and mine is on the drier side.
The cleanser uses a mixture of gentle surfactants – like Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate – to gently cleanse skin and remove every last trace of dirt and impurities from your face. Plus, it has 0.6% salicylic acid to exfoliate skin and unclog pores. You know how I always says salicylic acid works better when left on the skin for hours instead than rinsing it down the drain?
I still stand by that. But if you need an extra dose or you have sensitive skin that doesn’t tolerate acids for long, massage this cleanser for a minute to get a slightly exfoliating action. Epionce Purifying Wash has a gel texture that lathers slightly when you mix it water. I personally find it a little drying. My skin felt a tad dry after washing.
But, as I said, this isn’t aimed at my skin type. Dry skin needs a cleanser low on surfactants and high in emollients. Oily skin the opposite – so it will love this cleanser. I do love the size, though. The tube contains 230ml of product – it’ll last you for months.
Related: Why Salicylic Acid Is Key To Spot-Free Skin
Price & Availability
Purifying Spot Gel, $46.00 and Purifying Wash, $50 at Dermstore
Epionce Purifying Spot Gel Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Colloidal Sulfur, Resorcinol Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Menthol, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Limonene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Quercetin, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Epionce Purifying Wash Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Limonene, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol
I’d be curious to know your thoughts on the Epionce Melanolyte products:)
Sarah, I haven’t trued that yet because I don’t have dark spots. But it has Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, a new skin-lightener that’s been proven in preliminary research to lighten dark spots. We need more studies about it but so far it’s promising.