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Jake from San Francisco
April 20, 2010
Pros This is Amazing, clears acne and makes skin overall appearence look great
Cons NONE
Bottom line You want to clear your acne
Cetaphil (Morning) + PeterThomasRoth Beta Hydroxy Acid Wash (Nite) + This + Alba Alohe Green Tea Moisturizer = Clear Skin For Anyone

(spot treatments you choose but PeterThomasRoth's acne spot treatment works excellent just a lil pricey)
Recommended Yes
Price paid $7.50
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Ivey from Maryland
April 15, 2010
Pros - Gets rid of flakiness, dead skin, dirt and oil for a smooth, clean and clearer complexion.

- Gives the appearance of a face-lift as it tightens your skin...not sure if that's really a good thing?
Cons - Dries out your skin severely and causes irritation promoting more acne in those with sensitive, acne-prone skin.

-If used frequently without a proper moisturizer after use, it will give you fine lines/wrinkles...which go away once you discontinue use.

-It stings, makes your face shiny and the smell can be overwhelming.
Bottom line I have used this product for about 2 years or so. At first, my skin loved it and I was never without. It did well for as long as it could, but as I've gotten a bit older, I notice that my skin became VERY VERY sensitive to the alcohol content in the toner. I started to get dry, red, burned patches on my cheeks, fine lines under my eyes and on my forehead, and it gave me the worst breakout of my life.

Initially, I thought the sudden breakout was due to stomach problems, hormones, stress or whatever, but nothing added up because I was only getting the breakout on my face. My body is clear. Then after some research, I realized it was the ALCOHOL that was severely stripping my skin of its much needed moisture and making more sebum therefore, clogging my pores. I have stopped using it for simply ONE day and my skin completely changed and is finally healing.

I would say to use this product sparingly, maybe for special occasions. If you want a toner to use daily, then try an alcohol-free toner. Possibly one with rose water or witch hazel. "Thayers" have a great line of natural toners that heal the skin without causing breakouts. I recommend you check it out.
Recommended No
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
Kayla from Massachusetts
March 6, 2010
Pros Shrinks pimples, makes skin soft, and helps my acne a ton!
Cons A little pricey
Bottom line I've tried a lot of over the counter things like stridex, clean and clear, murad, lots of home remedies, yet nothing has really helped my acne. However, I got this a few nights ago and can already tell a big difference. Thanks Neutrogena!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $6.75
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
nicole from florida
February 9, 2010
Pros helps clear up acne. smells nice. gets extra dirt, oil, and dead skin cells off.
Cons it will sting if your skin is dry. i think its drying my skin out but im not entirely sure cause im also using BP. strong scent. has alcohol in it
Bottom line i think the alchol in it is whats making it dry out my skin and also you can smell the alcohol in it too. but other than that its refreshing and it leaves your skin feeling clean and i noticed its helping to clear up my acne. but just so you know, it probably wont dry out your skin cause EVERYTHING drys out my skin.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $3.50
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 2
Anonymous from ottawa
February 4, 2010
Pros clears acne
Cons none
Bottom line Haven't noticed a difference in pore size. I used to have slightly severe acne, but after using this toner for about 4 months, my acne has cleared completely.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $12.00
Acne severity moderately severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Anonymous
January 9, 2010
Pros Makes my skin soft, seems to heal red spots, doesn't dry my skin out, smells nice.
Cons None so far.
Bottom line If you can't find this toner in your store, check the anti-aging/wrinkle section. That's where I found it at Wal-Mart - not in the acne section.

This product is working really well for me so far. My face has not looked this soft and smooth in a long time. I have a lot of red spots on my back, not necessarily inflamed but just red. This started clearing those up by the 2nd day. I've been using it for about a week and a half and love it!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $6.50
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 0
Jacqueline from 772
November 13, 2009
Pros My skin feels smoothe already even though I just bought it today
Cons It stings a little
Bottom line This product works good as I can tell so far. I just wanted to let the others know that I work at Wal-Mart today and found this product 11/13/09 so it is still on the market, still on the shelf
Recommended Yes
Price paid $6.75
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: -3
Anonymous from san francisco
October 31, 2009
Pros Cleared up oil on my face and shrunk my pimples
Cons Stings a little but it's worth it
Bottom line I've only used this for a day but I feel like I can already see improvements. I guess I'll have to keep using it for a week before I can be sure. My sister never gets pimples and she says this is what helps her to make sure she stays pimple-free. For me, it's a little too late to have perfect skin because I have so many red marks left behind but at least I won't have new pimples. You should definitely try it. Even if it doesn't work, it's only a couple of dollars so it's worth the risk.
Recommended Yes
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -2
Lydia from Jackson, MS
October 23, 2009
Pros I love this product - have used it for sometime - why can't I find it anymore - hsa it been discontinued? If so, WHY???? Give me back my toner that I love.
Cons can;t find it anymore - what's wrong?
Bottom line If Neutrogena has discontinued this product they need a new marketing person - it works great!
Recommended Yes
Acne severity very light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
Jill from Pawleys Island SC
October 8, 2009
Pros Effectively removes makeup; evens and brightens skin tone. Feels great!
Cons Cannot buy this locally anymore. Walgreens discontinued. CVS and Walmart do not have. Where to find it other than online is a real problem.
Bottom line This has worked wonders for my skin.I hope the manufacturer will work to make this great toner available locally again. I intend to use it for years to come.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $7.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5

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