Clean & Clear : Advantage Acne Cleanser

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3.4
356 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (0. 5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, SD Alcohol 40-B, PPG-14 Butyl Ether, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Oil, Benzoic Acid, Camphor, Peppermint Oil, Clove Oil, Benzophenone-4, D&C Orange No. 4, D&C Yellow No. 10.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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August 19, 2014
not so good
I had my mom buy this for me and I've tried EVERYTGING I was using clearasil but that wasn't working out very good for me but I used this hoping it work but the first day I used it and it sorta worked but not really so I used it twice yesterday (morning/night) and now my skin feels dry and I have a huge bumpy patch on my chin and I'm so upset hopefully it'll go away
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June 27, 2012

Pros:

Forehead is now acne free

Cons:

after 2 days i have a dry face, with a itchy feeling with skin peeling, if i dont use it daily the acne comes back

Going to give it 1 week but why do the cons happen?
December 1, 2011

Pros:

-Works quickly; noticed decreased pimple size within one use.
-Makes the skin feel clean and fresh.

Cons:

-Burns if you have openings on your skin.
-Dries the pimple and leaves it peeling.
-Leaves scars.

I first used the product before I performed in a show, I had quite a few pimples on my face and I wanted them gone quickly. Disregarding the warning that said to not use very often if you have dry skin, I used it several times in a day. I noticed my skin peeling after the play I was in (thank goodness) So if you have dry skin, I recommend using this product lightly. Whenever I use the spot treatment, it peels away the skin where the pimple was and looks awful. It also creates scarring. Other than that, it makes my face clear within a couple days!
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September 26, 2011

Pros:

-Will work for some skin types
-Makes skin feel clean and soft
-Light, gentle scent
-Feels good
-Controls oil

Cons:

-has phosphoric acid....
-occasionally will amplify redness
-somewhat harsh..
-can be a bit over-drying..

I do recommend this product, and I don't. -If you have versatile skin and you don't get reactions to anything, then this product will work for you. -If you have sensitive and/or very dry skin, i do not recommend this product. Your face will get a reaction. ALSO, USE THIS PRODUCT *ONLY* IF YOUR ACNE IS FROM MODERATE TO SEVERE. If you have light to very light acne, please use a gentle cleanser, like Neutrogena's fresh foaming cleanser. I find that works well with light acne :) so. This isn't the greatest clean and clear product for the general acne suffering public, but it will deliver results to certain people. whether you try this wash is up to you, but remember: normal-oily skin, yes. dry-sensitive skin, No. good luck!
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August 20, 2011

Pros:

Works well for moderate acne

Cons:

DO NOT use more than once a day it dried my face out so bad it gave me more acne

I still use it at night but use something lighter like cetaphil In the morning
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July 7, 2011

Pros:

* Stops pimples and cysts from emerging.
* Stops skin from getting oily.
* Dries out pimples.
* Good consistency (not too much has to be applied to cover the whole face).
* Leaves skin feeling soft.

Cons:

* Can dry out skin.
* Can cause skin to be slightly itchy.
* Doesn't help with scarring.

I used this product for about a week and saw pretty good results. Pimples were drying out and cysts were decreasing in size although after about 2 weeks to a month i realised that each pimple that emerged would dry out and disappear but red scars were left in their place. I started getting breakouts in places that i usually don't (chin area) and i felt like it spread the acne. I feel like every time i use it the scars get redder and redder and more pimple emerge in their place. Bottom line: If this product feels too harsh on your skin switch to cetaphil. I thinks it almost the same just better. Bottom Bottom line: Don't use it if you have a problem with scarring. I feel it just increases the redness of them.
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April 3, 2010

Pros:

got rid of acne a little bit

Cons:

dries out my skin!

it worked well with getting rid of acne, but it dried my skin out completely around my eyes, mouth, and nose which are now flaky.and it hurts! make sure if you do use it, you use a really good moisturizer.
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November 5, 2009

Pros:

it worked wonders on my blackheads and small blemishes

Cons:

it stung when i put it on, and eventually made my acne worse

if you dont have sensitive skin, and mild acne this would probably work well for you. for sensitive skin, with bad acne, it's better to see a doctor, because no matter what you pay, it will even out in the end.
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November 4, 2009

Pros:

Cleared pimples within a day or two.

Cons:

BURNED THE SKIN AROUND MY MOUTH AND MY EYES. My mouth area and eyes are dry and itchy and flaky. It's not cute at all.

DONT use if you have sensitive skin.
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November 2, 2009

Pros:

Got rid of my spots in 24 hours, nice and easy to use

Cons:

My face has become very dry, itchy and bumpy. Major irritation on sensitive skin...BE WARNED!

Did the job but gave no warning for us poor people with sensitive skin.
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