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Jade from NorthC
July 13, 2010
| Pros | -It drys out my juicy pimples -it drys fast -small zits are gone the first use -i can use it as an allover or spot treatment -its cheap!! |
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| Cons | -it burns/tingles my open pored pimple for a few minutes -the application is to watery -the pigments are to fair -a little drying,made skin flakeyish |
| Bottom line | I had poison ivy on my foot and i had no iverest so i seen calimine lotion and it said drying so i said hey i can use this for my zits an i did been usin it for one day now and its already cleared my small ones up,calmed my red inflamed pimple and Soothed my complection so get it try it,its better than trying/paying for anything that doesnt work(proative) so get it!!! :))) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
ivory202 from Houston, TX
June 4, 2010
| Pros | dries up acne and makes it go away |
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| Cons | can't use over whole face |
| Bottom line | I use the CVS brand which has good, minimal ingredients compared to other brands. It also has a kind of zinc and bentonite magma, and bentonite/montmorillite clay is good at drawing out toxins and other "bad" substances from the clay. i use it as a spot treatment using a Q-tip. I tried using it over my whole face and it made my skin too dry and broke out. so, just use it as a spot treatment, and make sure you get a good brand of calamine lotion with minimal ingredients that won't clog your skin further. I'm guessing it was around $5.00, can't remember the exact price, not too expensive though. |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
Skincaremaven from San Diego, CA
May 8, 2010
| Pros | - dries out / heals acne quickly - very soothing to irritated, inflamed skin - reduces skin oiliness (if you have oily skin, this is WONDERFUL- especially for the T-zone) - inexpensive - no prescription needed! - easily available at drug stores |
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| Cons | - dries to a white, chalky film, so if you're going out in public, it may not be your best option. - If you have DRY skin, use this as a spot treatment. - If your acne is moderate to severe, it may take 2 weeks (at night, and during the day if possible) before you se major change. |
| Bottom line | Bottom line: It helped soothe my super sensitive skin, reduced irritation and inflammation, and helped my seriously broken out skin heal in little under a month. I recently had one of my TERRIBLE breakout, where I had cystic acne, whiteheads and blackheads covering my forehead, both temples, jawline and chin :(. I started out using topical clindamycin 1% (prescription) along with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide, but that was seriously irritating my sensitive skin. In a moment of desperation, I stopped using them and applied Calamine lotion to my skin as a thin film using a clean, dry makeup sponge (be sure to shake well, it is very liquid-y) to help calm it down for the night. My skin immediately felt less irritated, and I left it on overnight. I repeated this for a few nights, and eventually discovered that Calamine helps me tolerate my other topical treatment and helps them work better!!!!! I settled on the routine below, which helped my skin clear up. My routine during severe breakout: -Zinc Pyrithione cleanser (I use Dermazinc Soap or Dermadoctor's Born to be Mild) -Apple Cider Vinegar (started at 1/4 strength, moved up to full strength) let it dry. - Apply Clindamycin 1% let it dry - Apply Benzoyl Peroxide. I've found that using 5% Benzoyl Peroxide diluted with equal amounts of fresh aloe vera gel helps with avoiding irritation! let it dry - Apply Calamine lotion with dry makeup sponge ONLY on areas that are breaking out or prone to breaking out. Once the initial layer dries, I take a Q-Tip and reapply a thicker layer to cystic/bigger acne. Leave on for the night. If I'm not going out, I'll also do repeat this routine in the morning. If I am, I do everything but the Calamine lotion. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL KINDS- The clear kind (generic or Caladryl Clear) is NOT calamine lotion, and it does not work as well for me. BE SURE TO LOOK AT THE INGREDIENTS AND LOOK FOR THE KIND THAT CONTAINS: CALAMINE ZINC |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
so happy! from washington
April 21, 2010
| Pros | stops acne dead in its tracks and shrinks zits so fast! seriously the best thing i have ever tried! |
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| Cons | there really are none. some people say it is drying but because my skin is naturally a little oily it balances it out and if there is drying it is very minimal. |
| Bottom line | The bottom line is this stuff is the absolute best product i have ever used for acne. When i graduated highschool 7 yrs ago my acne went out of control, i had a few zits here and there but after that it was the worst it had ever been! over the last seven years as you can imagine i have tried EVERY product there is from 300 dollars systems to proactive to drugstore products and the nothing worked. i always felt like putting harsh chemicals on your skin was just wrong anyways and was determined to find another alternative. I don't know why but i decided to give calamine a try, it just made sense. and within days my skin started clearing up and now after two weeks of using it my skin has not been this clear since 10 yrs ago! this may not work for "everyone" but i am telling you to give this a try! i use it at night and during the day, i apply it all over my face and put an extra layer where a zit may be appearing. seriously take it from someone who knows the pain of acne and has tried it all. this stuff works! :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $6.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
jen from florida
April 4, 2010
| Pros | It bring any zits you have to head so its out of your skin the day it appears! |
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| Cons | can stop working if you use to often |
| Bottom line | Its gonna help your skin i like to just put it on the zit to get it gone! some of you that said it made you get a bunch of zits... its because it was bringing the stuff that was gonna come later, out.:) this stuffs cool don't over use. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $2.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Julia from Woodstock, NY
April 1, 2010
| Pros | soothes sensitive skin, diminishes redness, helps heal and dry pimples. |
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| Cons | none so far. |
| Bottom line | Calamine lotion is the best product I've used yet. My acne has been improving the past few months anyway, but i recently had a dermal upheaval and this cleared it up right away. My skin tone also appears more even. Anyone who hasn't tried it yet should give it go. I apply it lightly all over with a cotton ball and blot it until it soaks in to my skin. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $2.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Anonymous from florida
March 17, 2010
| Pros | decreased oilness |
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| Cons | did not help acne |
| Bottom line | no help |
| Recommended | No |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
ukguy212 from southwest
February 11, 2010
| Pros | Worked very well to start with, Cheap, Wear in the day time. |
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| Cons | Stopped working |
| Bottom line | It worked well to start with and really faded acne scars but then seemed to stop working after a month of using it. Would use after washing face twice a day. Would definately give it a go though as it did work to begin with. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $1.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Emily from Canada
February 4, 2010
| Pros | -Easy to put on if you shake the bottle and apply it on a kleenex. -Does not irritate your face. -Has no smell. |
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| Cons | -May feel a little weird right after you put it on, when it is drying but that goes away in about 2 minutes. |
| Bottom line | This product is so amazing. I have bad acne around my neck and on my forhead. On the weekends i wear it all day and night and it reduces the size of my acne and makes some of it go away. I have never found something that works like this. I was so happy when i woke up after about 2 days and I had clearer skin. I would recommend this product to anyone with acne. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
nismo_sil80 from seattle, washington
January 13, 2010
| Pros | it reduces the size and redness of pimples and makes some go away depending on the size. It brings most pimples to a head over night so be prepared to get rid of them |
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| Cons | hard to apply due to it being like water. |
| Bottom line | this is the only product i know that you can see results from in such a short amount of time. TRY IT. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $5.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
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