Neutrogena Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment Reviews

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4.5/5 (31 votes)
Neutrogena Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment Reviews
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Selena, Wisconsin
Oct 30th, 2009
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Pros:This product did help moisturize my skin, and for the most part kept it oil free. Easy and quick to apply.
Cons:It didn't help get rid of acne that already existed, and just slowed down the appearance of more, but didn't completely eliminate them.
Bottom Line:I was a little disappointed that this didn't help my acne out as much as it could have...
Recommended:No
Usage:Selena has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:6.99
Acne severity:moderate
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Andrea, Everett, Washington
Oct 8th, 2009
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Pros:instantly softens skin, Supports clearing pimples. It smells clean and makes your skin feel cleaner.
Cons:Doesn't work well on its own
Bottom Line:This is a great product to use at the end of your skin care regiment. I would really suggest using clean and clear astringent before hand. It will work almost instantly when used together. The next morning my skin was already half cleared up and way softer/hydrated.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Andrea has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:6.99
Acne severity:moderate
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Joanne Williams, Shermans Dale, PA
Oct 3rd, 2009
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Pros:It will reduce the redness of any problem that you have. I was using it to treat both acne and facial flushing.
Cons:It does not prevent pimples from forming, it only makes them less red. It did not have much overall effect.
Bottom Line:It is ok if you only have occasional pimples that you just want to make less noticeable. However, I found it to be really more a medication that hides symptoms than it is a cure or treatment. I would only recommend it if you don't really have acne, just a few pimples occasionally. When I first started using it, I had only occasional pimples, not really acne at all, and it worked fine. Later, when I developed adult on set acne, it failed to make any difference, even for mild acne.
Recommended:No
Acne severity:light
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Breanne, Charlotte, NC
Sep 12th, 2009
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Pros:Nice, fresh scent.
Cons:It does have a waxy consistency.
Made me break out.
Bottom Line:The first two days on this 3 in 1 system were great. My skin was smoother and less red. However upon day 3 I noticed I was getting these small bumps on my temples and below my jaw line. Luckily you couldn't see them... but I could feel them. I stopped using the products, went back to Dan's Regimen, and the bumps have gone away. I've never had an issue with salicylic acid products before, but this one definitely did not agree with my skin.
Recommended:No
Usage:Breanne has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Emerald, San Diego, CA
Aug 12th, 2009
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Pros:prevents acne, clears acne, smells like a watered down scent of cucumber ^-^ and get rid of redness.
Cons:none
Bottom Line:I recently broke out because I was trying other acne products that didn't seem to work but now that I'm back onto using this product my face seemed better. Because of the other products I used, my face was irritated,red, and had a burning sensation but when I went back to using this product my face was instantly relieved and hydrated plus it smells good! OBVIOUSLY if your skin is sensitive/allergic to salicylic acid then don't use this and stick to BP. Overall this product I'd say would work even better with the other acne stress control products but if you already have a wash and toner than don't bother to get the other acne stress control products and just get this one.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Emerald has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:very light
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Anonymous, toronto
Jul 31st, 2009
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Pros:-works well as a skin softener and moisturizer
-fresh smell, and makes skin feel "tingly"
Cons:-worked great at first however now that i have been using it for a while my skin seems to have grown...immune?
Bottom Line:-when i first began using it it actually helped clear my skin a bit, but now the acne is back and it doesnt seem to be workign at clearing it, however my recent breakouts could be attributed to other factors so i am not completely blaming the product

-but it is still great and removing oil with out the redness, moisturizing and makes my skin glow=)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.99
Acne severity:moderate
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L, Seattle, WA
Jul 31st, 2009
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Pros:Effective and non drying. Nice smell.
Cons:None so far.
Bottom Line:I am going to say from the start that I do not have acne, so I do not know if this product works well on severe cases. I do have clogged pores (blackheads on my nose especially). I have been using this product other products and my skin is close to flawless. In the morning I use natural baby wipes to cleanse my skin and follow with the Neutrogena Stress Control Acne Lotion. In the evening I oil cleanse my face with a castor and grapeseed oil combo. I follow that with a natural tea tree oil foaming face wash. Next I apply Alpha Hydrox oil-free formula and wait for that to dry, I then follow with the Neutrogena hydrating cream. So far this has worked well to unclog pores and avoid random breakouts.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:L has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:light
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Meghan
Jul 9th, 2009
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Pros:Clears up all acne blemishes, Dry's quickly, Doesn't dry out skin, Smells pretty good.
Cons:Cap is hard to screw on.
Bottom Line:Fantastic if you have dry skin and want to get rid of acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Meghan has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Marissa, Newport beach, ca
Jun 30th, 2009
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Pros:smells good, feels great on your skin and skin feels clean.
Cons:makes you break outt!!
Bottom Line:i broke out after using this product. i will never use it again
Recommended:No
Usage:Marissa has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:moderate
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hannah, mn
Jun 7th, 2009
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Pros:it works really good it reduces redness ,smells nice and doesnt make ur skin break out
Cons:nothing i can think of
Bottom Line:if u want somthing 2 get rid of ur acne right away dont use this.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:hannah has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:moderate
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