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lemonada from New York
July 11, 2011
Pros It reduces redness
reduces size of pimples overnight
dries up the pimples/lessen the appearance
relieves the pain of cystic acne
Cons Will not erase all of your pimples
Can be a little drying for sensitive skin
Bottom line I used it for 5 days now and my acne is WAY better. i was actually a bit skeptic before i used it. because the smell was strong (but nice)
and some reviews say that it did absolutely nothing to their acne.

i bought Humphrey's maravilla lotion because i couldnt find any other witch hazel extract in the store. I use cotton ball and apply it like a toner.--->It works really well!!<----
Though, i think i'd use it every other day.
I think you should only use this product if you really have serious breakouts. otherwise, it may irritate your skin.

*When it comes to products like this, your skin can get too comfortable with it at first but in the end, its effects on your next break outs won't be as good as the first time.
so yeah, just use it when necessary and don't soak up your face with it!
Less is always more.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $4.50
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 7
Mr.IDontWantAcne from OH
July 7, 2011
Pros -Reduces Redness
-Good for oily skin
-Quick fix
Cons -Doesn't help acne much
-Worked for a few days
-Not long term
Bottom line Ok product, the first few days of using twice a day only my face completely clelared up then i brokeout and it's only been getting worse. The witch hazel doesn't seem to be doing anything anymore... Quick fix
Recommended Yes
Price paid $299.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -20
Marie from NH
June 28, 2011
Pros My aunt told me to try this out, and so far i mixed it with a couple drops of tea tree oil, and use it before i go to bed at night.
Cons Most people dont like the smell, but you get used to it eventually. And i kinda like it.
Bottom line Ive only been using it for a day, and i havent notived any improvements in my acne. I usually get acne on my forehead, cheeks, and chin. or the T-Zone. In the morning i wash my face with ACV, and in the afternoon, with cetaphil, or aveeno soap. then at night i use ACV again, and then a mixture of witch hazel, and a couple drops of tea tree oil. Then apple toothpaste on the pimples, and leave it on overnight. Then wash it off in the morning. I really hope this works!! If you have anyyyy other things i could try let me know! Thanks and good luck with the witch hazel!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $6.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: -13
Bryanna from mn
June 24, 2011
Pros good for oily skin and acne
Cons the smell, the cap comes loose
Bottom line ive only been using this for a day but today my face isnt as oily. it does smell different but ponds came out with a mark fading creme that smells great so i put that on after. ill write another review in a couple weeks to explain more about the product.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $2.59
Acne severity severe
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
Anonymous
June 22, 2011
Pros Got rid of acne scares
Helped me over night
reduced rednesss
got rid of acne over about 3 days
Cons .........none..........
Bottom line Great products
Recommended Yes
Price paid $1.50
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 22
Andreas from Norway
June 18, 2011
Pros Great for oily skin
No irritation
Reduces redness
Skin feels softer and looks smoother
Cheap
Cons Does not really reduce acne
Bottom line This is a great product, and helps with a lot of different problems one might have with the skin. It's a great adition to my daily skin care routine.

I use this in the morning after cleansing face. My face does not need extra moisture in the morning because this product is, at least for my skin, non drying and is great at locking in moisture. In the evening i steam my face with sea salt and water and apply moisture after that. It has been the ONLY thing that has worked for me after years of trying to find the right treatment for me.

And for the smell, it really is not a problem at all. After a few days of using witch hazel, I got used to the smell, and I really don't understand what people are complaining about. If you have problems with your skin that has lasted longer and is more severe than a single pimple, you will ignore the smell because this is such a great product.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $2.00
Acne severity moderate
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Helpfulness score of this review: 5
fizzyskittlez from Brockton, MA
June 8, 2011
Pros Treats Acne, Treats Irritation, Treats Sunburns, Treats Itchy Mosquito Bites, Smells Pretty Good, Shrinks Pores, Removes Leftover Makeup
Cons None so far, you're silly if you complain about the smell. I'm 14, have had acne for almost 6 years, and I have never complained about the smell of a product. If it's goal is to help me, then smell is not a factor, the quality of how well it works is.
Bottom line I had boughten a cheap bottle of witch hazel for the dollar store down the street last year, and used it for a few days. It worked like crap. I stopped using it as a toner, then used it as a spot treatment, still didn't do anything. So, then I washed my face with it. That helped with redness, I guess. I didn't finish that bottle, by the way. Dumped it out.

I had gotten sunburns and bug bites, and my mom suggested witch hazel. I said okay, and picked it up at Wal-Mart for about $1.56. I put it in my moisturizer, my face washes (I have a morning and night one), and I've been using this witch hazel as a toner for the sunburns, bug bites and my acne. It's done wonders. The bites aren't itchy, they're gone. Sunburns are basically gone, and they didn't even peel. And my acne's going down like crazy. This is magical.

I highly recommend this. Do watch for how much witch hazel is it it. Read the "Drug Facts" section on the back of the bottle. If it says there's 86% of witch hazel or higher, you're good to go! (:
Recommended Yes
Price paid $1.56
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 32
Anonymous from Canada
June 3, 2011
Pros Witch Hazel made my pores smaller, helped fight existing acne, got rid of redness and prevented future acne.
Cons The smell is atrocious.
Bottom line Smells bad, but works.
Recommended Yes
Price paid $3.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 9
Anonymous from Mississauga,ON
June 2, 2011
Pros left my skin feeling less oily and soft
Cons it made me breakout
Bottom line my acne has come along way my acne was moderate and now it is light, i was only looking for a product to help my oily skin since its summer. the morning after using this product i broke out all over my jaw line. i have stopped using this product two days ago and already there are less break outs. save your money and don't buy this product.
Recommended No
Price paid $4.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 3
HDeLonge from Pittsburgh, PA
May 28, 2011
Pros - Evens skin tone (reduces redness)
- MILDLY dries tiny pimples
- Rids surface oil
Cons None.
Some people may not enjoy the smell, but I've become inure to it and it really doesn't bother me. Actually...I kind of like the smell!
Bottom line I've used witch hazel on and off consistently since around December, and every time I go through a bottle, it works wonders.

I've found it VERY helpful for my minor body acne. I've had acne on my chest and back since I was approximately 13. It's the most awful feeling in the world, I know. Mine's not severe in any way; on my chest, I get lots of oil plugs that turn into whiteheads. On my back, I get those sporadic, enormous, extremely painful, inflamed mega-pimples. Witch hazel always seems to do the trick. I take a cotton ball and soak it in witch hazel, then liberally (gently) wipe down my neck, shoulders, chest, and back twice a day, once in the morning, and once after an evening shower. It works for me.

Now, for my face. I don't have bad acne at all, just noting. My skin is super-oily though, so I ALWAYS get oil plugs, whiteheads, and blackheads, with the occasional big, bad pimple on my chin, which I have one right now for the first time in two months :( But anyways, back to the point! :) I usually take pure aloe (from the plant) and wipe it across my face, then once that dries, follow up with a witch-hazel-soaked cotton ball. Note: It does seem really sticky, but the mixture dries and creates a soft sheen. When I wake up in the morning, my skin is always left smooth, glowing, tight, and best of all, pimple-free!
Recommended Yes
Price paid $3.00
Acne severity light
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Helpfulness score of this review: 17

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