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

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3.4/5
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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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aminiche, NYC
Nov 9th, 2008
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Pros:Works well at clearing pores and preventing acne, makes the skin look great and smells great. It is a great moisturizer as well.
Cons:None
Bottom Line:This is a great treatment that wont bleach your clothes.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:aminiche has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:moderate
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A 14 year old, PA
Nov 4th, 2008
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Pros:It last long and reduces some redness
Cons:Takes a -long- time to show effects.
Bottom Line:I used it for about two weeks and it really didnt do much for me.
Maybe thats just me, but I stopped using it and well not much of a difference. Its an alright product for someone with patience and/or doesnt care how long your acne will clear up =]]
Recommended:Yes
Usage:A 14 year old has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:light
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Free !
Nov 4th, 2008
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Pros:- Lightweight, great day formula, works for me, lasts a long time
Cons:- No result at first, had to wait for them =/, does not always get rid of all pimples (if I have a big one, I use Garnier's SOS Pen over it), tkaes a long time to rubs in, occasional flakiness
Bottom Line:At first, I bought this product a few months ago. It didn't work, even though I persisted for around a month. My regime back then was cleanse with Cetaphil, apply, and repeat during night. I got impatient, and bought Clean&Clear's Advantage Spot treatment, which sorta worked, until I decided I didn't like the stinging feeling. A month ago, I decided to use this as a day formula, and the Clean&Clear as a night formula. That made my acne clear up a bit, more, though I did still breakout. I decided to throw the Clean&Clear out, and just use this. The regime I was is the same as the one I did when I first bought it, but now it works. I have no idea why it didn't work before.
My acne is only on my forehead, and a few months ago, I just let my bangs hide my pimples. I still do that during school, but whenever I don't go out, I pull my hair back. Maybe that helped. I'm not sure.
My forehead is much better now. It only has red marks that I have to get rid of now.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Free ! has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderate
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Megan, Stockton
Oct 20th, 2008
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Pros:its a nice face wash to make ur face smell good
Cons:it sux as far as doing its job as the advertisment says it doesnt help acne at all. proactive does a way better job!
Bottom Line:it sux!!!!!!!!!
Recommended:No
Usage:Megan has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:severe
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Jamie Spears, tennesse
Oct 19th, 2008
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Pros:hey guys! i too was looking around for skin care products. i always come here for reviews and let me tell you. this product works!
Cons:none
Bottom Line:buy it. and also keep watching zoey 101, sry that chase isn't in the new ones right now.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jamie Spears has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:very light
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wiZDumb, Canton, MI
Sep 24th, 2008
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Pros:Makes skin feel very smooth and moisturized. Smells great. Easy to apply.
Cons:Doesn't do anything for acne. Expensive.
Bottom Line:It could work for people with light acne, or someone just looking for a great moisturizer. For acne control? Not so much.
Recommended:No
Usage:wiZDumb has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Ken, Tokyo
Sep 6th, 2008
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Pros:silky, light consistency, very gentle, effective on mild acne
Cons:doesn't really exfoliate, added scent
Bottom Line:It's so gentle that I can't believe the concentration of salycilic acid(2%). It moisturises enough so that I don't need any additional moisturiser. I don't think it works as an exfoliator though. Anyway, it's a great moisturiser for those who have whiteheads or mild inflammatory acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Ken has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Lil H, Brooklyn,NY
Jul 28th, 2008
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Pros:Lessens the redness
Cons:Doesnt help acne go away(or control it)
Bottom Line:It suck and wastes your good money.PEACE OF CRAP!
(Im starting the regimen.Wish me luck!)
Recommended:No
Usage:Lil H has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:8.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Liz, Pennsylvania
Jul 28th, 2008
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Pros:No breakouts, very light and non greasy, great for day use, peels skin so my scars have been fading very gradually but noticeably over past 6 months.
Cons:Long time to rub in completely, flaking gets a little out of control after a while, does not work when used alone, not crazy about the fragrance.
Bottom Line:I've been using this in combination (but NOT AT THE SAME TIME AS) with Neutragena's On-the-Spot Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% (I do not use the BP as a spot treatment, but as Dan says to use it with the two zig zag lines and smear all over the face). The BP I use at night, and I use this Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 stuff with the 2.0% Salicylic Acid in the day time. I cleanse before applying in the morning with a generic brand of Cetaphil cleanser. I then fill two fingers full with one straight line of this stuff. Sorta made up my own regimen and it seems to work. I gently rub in and then moisturize if needed. Using it in combo with the BP Works better than using this alone, or the BP alone. For flake control I gently rub off excess skin as I cleanse and use my ~6% Zia Natural Skin Care Sulphur mask when it gets out of control b/c that seems to help get a lot off and is also part of my personal regimen. I am acne free for the majority of the time until a certain time of the month arrives...
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Liz has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:6.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Sarah, Los Angeles, CA.
Jul 15th, 2008
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Pros:It kind of tingles feels really nice makes your skin feel soft and smooth. Doesn't help with my acne but doesn't make it worse.
Cons:I kind of have to hold my breath when I use it because the scent is really strong and can get up in your nose and... ugh not a nice feeling.
Bottom Line:Good if you want a soft clean skin but not if you want to try to treat moderate to severe acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sarah has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:moderate
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