User's Reviews

Adapalene (Non-prescription)
4.0

Pros

*Can eventually make your skin look amazing. *Can eventually lessen the severity of your acne. *The Answer for those of us that have sensitive skin but need acne topicals that work.

Cons

*Can cause awful IB, so initially worsens your condition-and this worsening can continue if used inconsistently. *Can take up to 3 months to work. *Works better if you use it right (and using it right is real inconvenient).

I've consistently used the .1 differin gel for about 5…
Jojoba Oil
2.0

Pros

Moisturizing Can be added to your regular moisturizer to boost it.

Cons

Can clog pores and lead to breakouts in some people

Unfortunately, everybody's skin is different and this stuff is really…
Vitamin C
5.0

Pros

*Taken orally it can improve immune system (with vitamin B it gives energy). *Applied topically in concentrations of 5-10% it can stimulate collagen and significantly lessen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (look it up!). *Faster results than you'd expect; it really made my skin GLOW the very first time I applied it!

Cons

Skin-wise, it's WAY more effective (20x, according to scientific research) if you apply it topically. * You need the right form for a topical application (Ascorbic Acid is cheapest and most readily available form--esp in plain old tablet form). *It burns a lot (it's an irritant and acid after all) and can cause redness for up to 10 mins after application.

Taking Vitamin C orally for your skin isn't likely to…
Minocycline
3.0

Pros

--kept me relatively clear (and completely eliminated bacne) --seemed to cut down on inflammation (really helped with pustules/cysts). --seems to kill my appetite --seems to absorb a lot better than other antibiotics

Cons

--It was all only a temporary reprieve for me--:( --Still a pain in the ass to take (all antibiotics are, in my opinion). --They started giving me purple/blushish skin discoloration!

I took 2 daily for 7-8 months. They are the…