The odd breakout here and there, albeit not a major problem, can still make us a little conscious. To tackle the problem we basically have 2 options, conceal it or treat it. If you looking to conceal the rogue, try Disguys collection of men’s subtle make-up. A collection of great coloured tones to inconspicuously camouflage the beast. Alternatively if you’re looking to clear the issue and tackle it head on, you can always try a targeted treatment. With the recession looming its grim head again, we decided to trawl the supermarket shelves to see what a skincare budget as tight as gnat’s chuff can score you to rid your face of spots.

Introducing Clearasil’s Seal to Clear

This product basically covers the spot with a clear film to prevent any further contact with dirt, whilst the dehydrating, anti-bacterial qualities contained within work their armour on the beast itself. It’s incredibly easy to apply, similar to using a lip balm. No need to touch the product with your fingers as the convenient applicator is more than capable of smearing the formula on. So what does it look like on the skin? Well, it doesn’t. You can’t really see it once it’s on. The finish is matt – always good as light reflects shine, no risk here of the bright lights blowing your gaff. It really does help to reduce inflammation. The red ‘ring’ which a spot usually brings with it is heavily reduced. To completely clear the blemish, I’d hazard a guess at this formula doing it in half the time nature could. (I didn’t use a stop watch when trying this.)

Clearasil Seal to Clear £6.50/12ml boots.com

To help men regain control over their skin, Works with Water Nutraceuticals launches help: clear skin MEN, a health supplement with 100% natural ingredients clinically proven to reduce the appearance of spots and blemishes within six weeks.

help: clear skin MEN is easy to implement into your daily routine. Take a sachet of help: clear skin MEN twice a day – just add it to your favourite drink - for a minimum of six weeks for best possible results to help clear spots and acne. The powder dissolves in water and other non-carbonated beverages, without altering the taste or texture.

help: clear skin MEN contains 100% natural ingredients including Praventin – a bioactive protein extracted from milk using advanced scientific methods – which is rich in Lactoferrin, known to reduce the development of bacteria responsible for many skin impurities. In addition, it also helps to prevent blemishes and spots forming due to its antimicrobial effect.

Praventin is a natural ingredient derived from milk, which has been proven to help people achieve a clearer complexion by enhancing the body’s natural defences. It limits the growth of acne bacteria, reduces the blemishes associated with acne and assists in the repair of damaged skin cells caused by blemishes.

Although Praventin can be found in milk, the beneficial skin clearing effect is only activated when this bioactive protein is extracted from the milk. This means that drinking litres of milk is not going to deliver the same benefit. So the solution is to simply take a sachet of help: clear skin MEN twice a day to get the required measured dosage of Lactoferrin to help clear spots and acne.

In addition to Praventin, help: clear skin MEN contains:

• Aloe Vera: a high extract of this healing plant has a smoothing and nourishing effect on the skin

• Oligofructose: a natural source of soluble fibre. Increasing fibre intake prevents your body from expelling toxics that affect the skin and help avert acne

help: clear skin MEN is available from GNC stores nationwide and online at www.workswithwater.co.uk, priced at £9.99.