User's Reviews

Adapalene (Non-prescription)
4.0

Pros

* Erases dark pigmentation scarring by 80% (even old scarring I've had for years! [noticed this after 2-4 weeks!]) * Assists the redness and puffiness of pimple * Simple to apply and to sleep with it on * it will WORK over a period of CONSISTENT use!! *Texture is smooth and doesn't smell foul

Cons

* Dry eyelids!! (I don't seem to understand this "side effect" since it's not applied anywhere near my eyes..) -- this bothered me drastically since when I put moisturizer on it burned! * Sometimes will be itchy if too much is applied... face will go RED as a tomato! * Putting more than the required dosage will result in flaky skin! * Takes a while to notice results, since it MAY make acne worse before seeing improvement

Give it a chance! After using it for a while…
Minocycline
3.0

Pros

* Helped keep cystic acne under-control * Noticed cleared skin after 14 days (2 weeks use) ... even dark pigmentation seemed to clear! (perhaps with the help of Differin cream) * Easy to take (pills were fairly small in size) * Killed off bad bacteria in my body!

Cons

*Killed off GOOD bacteria in my body!!! * Diarrhea (entire time during the course) * When treatment stopped, noticed few pimples re-appearing (on my back only, not face!) * Stopped treatment due to illness and yeast infections * Tongue became infected with bacteria/ yeast * Random stomach pains that often accompanied by gas * Trouble sleeping (dosage of 180mg was lowered by myself to 50-100mg and noticed improvement in sleeping habits) * STAY OUT OF THE SUN! Will burn li

It's worth a shot, if you're a male. Antibiotics are…
St. Ives : Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
5.0

Pros

* Leaves your face oil free and smooth to touch * Exfoliates away any dead skin cells * Smells WONDERFUL! * Keeps acne down when used twice a week! * Diminishes blackheads & whiteheads * You will GLOW! * CHEAP!

Cons

* Dry your face out if you use it for a long time/ everyday so don't do that

It works after a long period of time. I've been…