User's Reviews

Noxzema : Cleansing Lotion, Sensitive
3.0

Pros

Deep cleanses normal skin Refreshing and (good) tingly Creamy

Cons

Didn't help once acne became moderate

My mother had me use this for years and it…
Cetaphil : Daily Facial Cleanser, Normal to Oily Skin
1.0

Pros

Gentle Easy to use

Cons

Contains SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) Made acne worse

This cleanser made me break out like crazy, which really…
Neutrogena : Transparent Facial Bar, Acne-Prone Skin Formula Soap
3.0

Pros

Very strong

Cons

Drying

I would only recommend this for people with extremely oily…
Clean & Clear : Deep Action Cream Cleanser
2.0

Pros

Refreshing Tingly Feels like it's deep cleaning

Cons

Irritated my skin

This cleanser felt really cool, but didn't do much for…
Dove : Sensitive Skin Bar
2.0

Pros

Very gentle Smells good No perfume or artificial colors

Cons

Contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

I used Dove Energy Glow all over my face and…
Pond's : Cold Cream Cleanser
3.0

Pros

Removes makeup wonderfully Cool and refreshing Luxuriously creamy

Cons

Leaves residue that can cause breakouts

If you wear (non-mineral) makeup regularly, this is a great…
Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System
1.0

Pros

None really

Cons

Expensive Drying Smells bag Time consuming

I had to have one of my parents purchase this…
Clean & Clear : Persa Gel 5
4.0

Pros

Easy to use Can fit in your purse Works Non-drying

Cons

Not as strong as some

This is a great acne spot treatment and it really…
Clean & Clear : Blackhead Clearing Astringent
1.0

Pros

Feels interesting

Cons

Shiny face Caused breakouts

This products was so terrible that it made me swear…
Isotretinoin (Accutane®)
1.0

Pros

Worked while I was taking it

Cons

Suicidal thoughts and instability Other mental distress Profuse nose (any anywhere) bleeds Monthly blood tests Side effects - just read the booklet Acne came back 1 week after finishing it

I have mixed feelings because it did save me from…
Oral Contraceptives
2.0

Pros

Cleared up acne

Cons

Vomiting Behavioral changes Severe mood swings

I was put on ortho when I was about 15…
Erythromycin / Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin®)
4.0

Pros

Works

Cons

Prescription required Refrigerated cream that expires A little big drying

This was my favorite prescription product. It's not as convenient…
LoEstrin : Oral Contraceptive
2.0

Pros

Low dose Super light periods Cleared some acne

Cons

Not strong enough Break through bleeding

I tried Loestrin for a year after Ortho, Yasmin, and…
Dove : Pink Beauty Bar
5.0

Pros

Super gentle Oil free Sodium Lauryl Sulfate free Salicylic acid free Benzoyl peroxide free Doesn't leave a film

Cons

Not an exfoliant

I absolutely love Dove Pink. I had countless prescriptions and…
Aloe 80 Organics : Aloe Vera Liquid Moisturizer
5.0

Pros

Gentle 80% Organic Perfectly balanced Paraben free Artificial color free Synthetic fragrance free Petroleum free Vegan

Cons

Applying too heavily can cause breakouts Need separate eye cream

I found this at my local health food store and…
The Clean Towel Method
5.0

Pros

Easy Fast Helps allergies too

Cons

None

Instead of using a clean towel, I change my pillow…