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How well it works

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3.5/5
Agreeability

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3.4/5
Affordability

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4.2/5

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Consistency

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3.5/5 (855 votes)
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3.8/5 (868 votes)
Fragrance

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3.4/5 (886 votes)

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Anonymous
Sep 16th, 2009
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Pros:clears up acne
Cons:if you leave it on too long, your skin will turn red and peel
Bottom Line:I used to use this product, but had to stop..but then I got the sensitive skin one and it seems to be working. JUST DONT LEAVE IT ON TOO LONG. ONLY scrub, then RIGHT AWAY rinse off!! That is whyt people are complaining, YOU ARENT SUPPOSED TO LEAVE IT ON FOREVER :) ONLY for scrubbing then rinse right off :D

I know from experience!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Talk2thetrees, Cary, NC
Sep 15th, 2009
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Pros:I noticed a difference the 2nd day. I bought it when I first noticed I was breaking out. After using it once night the break out stopped. I have only had one or two little zits (which was the week before my period)
Cons:The bottle of "lotion" is actually just benzol peroxide and doesn't moisturize at all. acne free really dries out your skin. I use aveeno lotion for sensitive skin and it works away any irritation and dryness.
The lotion bottle is very small.
Bottom Line:It works. It kind of goes through cycles of dryness. I've tried other things. I've gone to a dermatologist and was taking prescription stuff which just got way to expensive. I like the way this stuff makes my skin feel..(after the moisturizer is applied)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Talk2thetrees has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:17.00
Acne severity:light
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cookietoo75, San Diego, CA
Sep 13th, 2009
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Pros:Seems to be effective to some degree. The acne has been clearing up nicely.
Cons:The entire process of using this is fairly tedious as well as irritating to the skin. It dries it out skin quickly and may cause problems (ex. reoccurring acne).
Bottom Line:The individual components seem to be well put together, but if you combine them, it's just terrible and hard to control/maintain. As a whole, this probably shouldn't be used as it is a terrible skin irritant. After acne has cleared up, it has a tendency to come back as you keep using it.
Personally, I enjoy the lotion on it's own as it has a 3.5% benzoyl peroxide formula with a lighter facial cleanser and an additional lotion on top of it. The toner I use mostly when I have make-up on. The wash itself I use after a morning shower on the weekend with a moisturizer instead of the lotion as it contains benzoyl peroxide as well.
I would recommend using your hands to liberally apply the lotion till it's white color has disappear on your skin. It's not as likely to irritate as using a cloth or cotton pad. (Just my two cents)
Your mileage may vary for long term use. Good luck!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:cookietoo75 has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:light
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harajuku22, California, US
Sep 12th, 2009
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Pros:3 Easy steps, free spot treatment with box purchase!
Cons:Took away a few pimples, but overall BURNT the first layer of skin off my face. I had waaay dry skin around my cheekcs and nose for a week after I STOPPED using this.
Bottom Line:The cleanser is nice and mild, doesn't hurt. The toner feels fresh and clean, but you can tell it's really working. The Lotions BURNS! its not even a lotion, it's a time released benzoyl peroxide cream, therefore, your face never really gets moisturized. When I put the lotion on my face, it instantly hurt. Within 15 minutes my cheeks were red and inflammed. This is a product that you should not use if you have mild/moderate acne. It is made of cheap chemicals that basically take the easy, unhealthy route to clearing your skin. However, the spot treatement works miracles, I put it on at night and it takes away the swelling and redness. I only used this product for about a week and a half, day and night (as directed on box).

Be careful of scarring.
Recommended:No
Usage:harajuku22 has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:19.99
Acne severity:moderate
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Tim, New Jersey
Sep 12th, 2009
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Pros:dries up pimles extremely quickly, controls oil all day, feels good to use
Cons:dries out skin, so a moisturizer is needed
Bottom Line:Try this product, it is the only thing that has ever worked for me and ive tried everything, ive even been to the dermatologist a few times and still come back to acnefree. It is very important however to follow the instructions carefully and use a moisturizer.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Tim has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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David, Carson, CA
Sep 12th, 2009
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Pros:It's cheap. It worked for a couple of days. It doesn't smell like acid like most treatments.
Cons:Left my skin feeling extremely rough. Moisturizers didn't do anything. Worked for a couple of days then break outs began to occur. Two-a-day treatments are hard to keep up with on a busy day.
Bottom Line:You should really speak to a dermatologist before you buy this product. I think that's where I made the mistake. I've never tried proactive and it said it's "3x better than proactive" so I bought it. Not sure if proactive does the same thing. I should give that a try now.
Recommended:No
Usage:David has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderate
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chantal, Canada
Sep 11th, 2009
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Pros:I havent had a breakout in the last 4 days.
Cons:my skin is dry and red. hasnt cured acne yet but hasnt gotten worse....
Bottom Line:so far, it is the best i have tried besides proactive,. Only this one actually has an affordable price
Recommended:Yes
Usage:chantal has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:28.00
Acne severity:moderate
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thexmiserable1, NJ
Sep 10th, 2009
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Pros:none.
Cons:it says visibly clear results in 1-3 days, i'm going on my 3rd day and it has done nothing, at all, whatsoever. i am actually breaking out more if anything.
Bottom Line:try a different product.
Recommended:No
Usage:thexmiserable1 has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:21.00
Acne severity:moderate
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jason, usa, pennsylvania
Sep 9th, 2009
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Pros:worked for the first month or two
Cons:didnt stop future break outs from occuring
Bottom Line:leave it on the shelf
Recommended:No
Usage:jason has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:18.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous
Sep 7th, 2009
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Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:5.99
Acne severity:moderate
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