Neutrogena : Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System

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Skin Polishing Acne Cleanser: Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.5%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Glycol Distearate, Polyethylene, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Polyquaternium-11, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance. Sun Shield Day Lotion: Active ingredients: Octinoxate (7.5%), Zinc Oxide (2.94%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Dicetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Methicone, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract,Propylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance. Overnight Acne Control Lotion: Active ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxied, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Disodium EDTA.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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May 6, 2008

Pros:

smells good and feels like it is really getting my skin clean....maybe too clean.

Cons:

waaaayyy too strong for my sesitive skin. i'ver been using it for 3 weeks. in the begining it started to clear my skin but now and my face is worse than when i started. i am now trying to use it only every other day to see if it helps.

its good if you dont have sensitive skin and i can see how it might be good if you do have sensitive skin but are able to find a balance of using it that doesnt irritate your skin. however, if you can find something else you would probably be better off getting something specially made for sensitive skin. i am only continuing to try and find a balance because i bought 2 boxes on sale and hate it when things go to waste.
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January 17, 2007

Pros:

Works well to clear acne, for the first month or so. I used it for 4 months and it really cleared me up.

Cons:

After the first or second month, it gets way too harsh on the skin. My skin started to look like a tape thats been cut up (If you can picture that) EXTREMELY DRY SKIN.

If you're in an emergency situation, or want to try it for the first month, I'd say go for it, because it works. Although, I'd definitely take moist and lively skin with a few blemishes than a clear dried up face.
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December 28, 2008

Pros:

Actually works!
Improves skin texture!
Doesn't dry out skin (when adjusted to specific skin types)

Cons:

The face wash runs out before other items in the set.
Takes several weeks for full effect.
A tad pricey for the full set.

This product worked rather well for over-the-counter. It did take several weeks for me to see the full results, however, so I suggest persistent patience with this formula. Also, you must stick to the regiment and alter to your specific skin needs. I have a VERY oily t-zone, however, I found if I used the night cream daily it dried out my face quite noticeably. I suggest using the face wash twice daily, and the night cream as spot treatment only. Also, I prefer the consistency of Neutrogena's regular oil-free lotion sold seperately but they have essentially the same ingredients. I would say moisturizing once or twice a day after cleansing is key, even if you have oily skin like me. Also, I wish the face wash was sold seperately because it runs over faster than the less used lotion and night cream. Twenty-bucks for face was is a bit steep but this product worked very well for me and cleared my moderate acne after a month. It is my new best friend! It's great to wear less make-up!
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July 25, 2008

Pros:

Clears up skin in the first couple of days, works great for people who dont have sensitive skin,

Cons:

burnt my face
caused swelling
clogged pores

i have very sensitive skin, i used this treatment and noticed a difference in about two days, blackheads had cleared, under the skin blemishes had gone. but after about 4 days i felt a swelling under my nose, it had clogged one of my pores and created a swelling on the right side of my nose and made it difficult to see. aswell as this areas around my mouth and lower nose started to burn. this is a good product if you don't react to benzol peroxide and if you dont have sensitive skin.
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April 29, 2009

Pros:

Works fast!, Not expensive

Cons:

Makes skin really dry

I have had breakouts since I was about 14... Im almost 24 now and I have never been able to find anything that really works for my skin. I did the differin gel (burned my face) Tetracycline (stopped working after 2 years) Proactiv (made my face worse) and many many more dead ends. I bought this product because of some of the reviews I read on this site. I was a little nervous because I have pretty sensitive skin. I have used it for 2 1/2 weeks and have NOT had ONE breakout. The only downfall is that my cheeks and chin are VERY dry and a little bumpy (not noticable to other people only to me when I touch my own face) Personally I'll trade zits for a little dryness. Im very happy with this product, and I'm crossing my fingers my face will begin to get used to the product drying out my skin, but if not I just carry around the moisturizing lotion and put it on alot. I'D RATHER HAVE DRY SKIN THAN BREAKOUTS! :)
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October 29, 2008

Pros:

it works 4 th 1st 4 days & makes ur skin clear up but then it made mine worse at least i broke out worst than i have before.

Cons:

DONT' WASTE UR MONEY

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! im thinking bout trying acnexus.
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September 6, 2008

Pros:

leaves your skin soft, reduces the pimple size, gets rid or oil

Cons:

doesn't work as fast as i would like, doesnt smell good while applying

this is a good treatment, it had reduced my sudden breakout in just one and a hlaf days, however, i wish it would work faster. Doesnt dry out my skin like other systems, and gets rid of my oily skin! thank youuu
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August 26, 2008

Pros:

clears skin really well, smells nice

Cons:

caps to tubes are really hard to get back on, cleanser is a tad thin, day lotion makes my skin oily, not enough night lotion in system

VERY good at clearing skin. You gotta adjust the amount of each product used to suit your skin. If you have really oily skin, only use a little bit of the day lotion. You gotta concentrate the night lotion more on certain areas (my really oily spots and around my jaw line where i get a lot of break-outs). got my skin from moderately severe to moderately light. Let's hope it keeps working.
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November 21, 2007

Pros:

less spots

Cons:

after the first day i got a bad reaction and my face went totally red like sunburn! it itches and burns i think its from the night cream because when i put it on it tightened my face and started to itch straight away, next day i was red like a tomato

i will carry on using it because i paid for it, but without the night cream
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August 19, 2007

Pros:

the bp in the night cream works, and i like the moisturizer.

Cons:

when combined with the salycic acid wash this product gave me even more acne then before. plus it was pretty expensive for such a little amount.

I really dont think it worked as a system but the individual products help a little.
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