Oxy Acne Wash, Maximum Strength Reviews

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Oxy Acne Wash, Maximum Strength Reviews
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Tiffany, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jun 21st, 2009
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Pros:Small bottle - easy to pack for traveling, but the cheap plastic can easily be broken. Consistently work. I have tried $450/treatment cosmetic laser, plastic surgeon's Solvere, Proactiv, Elizabeth Arden, Clinique, Neutrogena, Clerasil, Clean &Clear
Cons:Try not to get it around the eyes; the fumes will burn your eyes, and you'll start crying/tearing up. It takes a while for your eyes to not get irritated after the fumes irritate it. The formula is extremely runny, and the lid/cap is easily broken.
Bottom Line:It will consistently work. Most products that I have tried only works in the beginning. Then after your skins gets accustomed to the product, it stops working/taking effect. It does not clear my entire face, but heavily reduces the amount and severity of my acne. Due to the high benzoyl peroxide, you might see several small bumps like chicken skin appearances due to extreme dryness. The formula did bleach my towel and a little of my front bangs. Try Mederma for acne scars and blemishes; it has helped quickly reduce old and new blemishes. I never had acne in my life until after moving to Cincinnati two years ago from Dallas, TX. Since my skin is extremely oily (almost to a new category of greasy even though I don't work at a restaurant), I use the max face wash and then apply the cleansing pad. I don't even bother to apply moisturizer anymore since I have an unlimited supply of face oil, but apply some sort of lotion or anti-wrinkle serum is necessary around the eye
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Tiffany has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.99
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Caitlyn, LaLaLand <3
Jun 17th, 2009
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Pros:Cleared up reddness on the first use
Didn't dramatically dry my skin
Very easy to use
Cons:Runny from the bottle

Otherwise, nothing else!!!
Bottom Line:I 100% L-O-V-E this product!!! In 3 months I have gone from zits and red to fab and clear! No I still get occasional zits but they are hormonal. I use it once in the shower for the mornings then before I go to bed for the past 95 days! So simple and since I travel back and fourth it is very easy to bring along. I have used many products before such as Acne Free, Neutrogena Wave, Neutrogena Advanced, so on and so fourth and each kit priced about 15+ dollars. Insane! Now I pay monthly (if that) about 7 dollars a bottle and I proundly give my money away for magic in a bottle. I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT!!!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Caitlyn has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:7.00
Acne severity:light
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Arianne, Newham, Oregon
Jun 15th, 2009
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Pros:Works pretty well, not neary as harsh as I though it would be. I just have mild acne, so it works great to make sure I have clear, nice skin!
Cons:It is a little runny, but that's good for when you wash it off. Seems to irritate and sting a little at certain places such as the corners of my nose and just random spots on my face. A little drying, but not much at all.
Bottom Line:I'm quite pleased and impresed with this product. Will definitley keep using it. Going to use it right now before I go to bed, actually. (:
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Arianne has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:4.00
Acne severity:light
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Mike, CA
Jun 10th, 2009
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Pros:Clears Face Up Quick
Cons:A Little drying, but not bad
Bottom Line:The key for me was to use this after I shower, and NOT with water.

At first, I used it in the shower and lathered with water as directed, but that didn't help much.

So now I use it after I get out of the shower and my face is all dry, and just rub it onto my face, and let it sit for a minute or two. Then I rinse. Good luck!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Mike has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:4.99
Acne severity:light
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kate, california
Jun 8th, 2009
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Pros:It dried up the oil that I had around my nose.
Cons:very dry skin and didn't get rid of the most noticable blemishes.
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Recommended:Yes
Usage:kate has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:light
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Alexis, Gilbert, AZ
Jun 8th, 2009
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Pros:Gentle, Quick/Easy to use, it WORKS!
Cons:Drying, Runny
Bottom Line:I am VERY sensitive to benzoyl peroxide but its the only thing that has kept my skin clear. BP creams/gels are often too irritating, leave me shiny & i have to avoid touching my face because of bleaching.
This product is simple, i wash my face with it morning & night, then moisturize with cetaphil & i'm good for the day! I saw improvement within the first 3 days. My face is completely clear & my clogged pores are disappearing. I thought the wash wouldnt work because it doesnt leave the BP on my skin for long enough but thats proven wrong because i see a huge difference,
Its gentle, easy to use and rinses easily and completely. There are minimal ingredients in it which is good because there is little to no irritation.
The only cons is that its drying which is common with any acne product, but with a good moisturizer (which should always be used anyways) there is no problems with dryness. The product is a little runny which makes it rinse easily. With a pump dispenser it would b
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Alexis has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:4.50
Acne severity:light
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Lauren, Phoenix, Arizona
Jun 1st, 2009
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Pros:It helped my acne, but did not rid my face of it. It keeps it under control, meaning you probably won't get huge red zits often. It also makes the acne looks less red (if it is).
Cons:Slightly dries out skin, but it isn't a big deal.
Bottom Line:Keeps acne under control and makes your skin look better.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lauren has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Chris Yang, Aurora, Colorado
May 26th, 2009
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Pros:Makes youer skin slighty better, takes time though
Cons:Makes your skin really dry, and since it contains acid--your skin turns very swollen and flaky where you used it but dont have acne
Bottom Line:Good
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Chris Yang has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:4.99
Acne severity:moderate
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BEatrice, Boston,MA
May 18th, 2009
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Pros:works within one DAY! cheap, really powerful,doesn't burn my skin.
Cons:drys out my skin just a little,but its not a problem
Bottom Line:BEST SKINCARE OUT THERE BETTER THAN ANYTHING IVE TRIED
Recommended:Yes
Usage:BEatrice has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:4.99
Acne severity:light
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mike, enkhbaatar
May 17th, 2009
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Pros:it does work and it mostly cleared my acne
Cons:it dries your skin and feels weired
Bottom Line:its the best stuff i have used for years
good job
Recommended:Yes
Usage:mike has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:5.00
Acne severity:moderate
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