Clean & Clear : Advantage Acne Spot Treatment

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3.3
592 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Cedrus Atlantica (Blue Atlas Cedar) Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylancium Bark Extract, Denatonium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sarcosine, Sodium Citrate, T Butyl Alcohol, Water.

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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22.3%
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15%
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13.2%

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June 11, 2011

Pros:

Cleared pimples
smells great
not sticky
works well

Cons:

stings a little

It works within the next day! It was amazing and I couldn't believe it! I use to use neutrogena on the spot acne treatment but it did not work as well as this. The box even said 100% showed clearer skin the next day! I will always use this.
May 25, 2011

Pros:

Dramatically reduces size of spots, even big angry ones
Smells nice
does the job basically

Cons:

none really...expensive for a small tube? worth it though really.

Been using this for years and I can always rely on it as an on the spot treatment. if you feel a big spot coming on(i get some pretty large cystic ones) or you've got a problem area, stick this on before you go to bed and by the morning it will have helped a lot. It dries out the spots and reduces swelling without drying out the skin. Not a fan of the clean & clear products, not had much luck with their cleansers or moisteurisers, but this stuff is a great product.
May 22, 2011

Pros:

-Cleared Up Acne DRAMATICALLY
-Left me with 0 pimples
-Didnt Dry Skin
-Smells good to me

Cons:

-Too small

I loved it! All my acne was gone in about 1 week and a half. It never dried up my skin & prevented acne from popping up. This seemed like the only product that would work for me too! The only thing i had left to deal with after using the product were my acne scars!
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May 1, 2011

Pros:

Vanishes breakouts.

Leaves my skin soft.

Cons:

NOTHING.

I LOVE this product! It's an amazing spot treatment and it does exactly what it says. It always works whenever I breakout and it immediately erases it! It's my favorite product by Clean & Clear. I recommend it to anyone with sudden breakouts. You won't be dissapointed (:
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April 22, 2011

Pros:

Works Fast
Cheap
No Foul Odor

Cons:

Temporarily Burns
Product Does NOT Work unless....

I've had severe acne on my cheeks for years & despite the great reviews, this product didn't work for me. To be sure this product didn't suck, I did a little experiment... No matter how much I washed my face before applying the Spot Treatment at night, I still awoke with severe acne on my cheeks. So then I developed a system: 1. Wash my face 2. Use an Oxy Cleansing Pad to get the excess dirt 3. Apply Spot Treatment to my cheeks 4. Cover Spot Treatment Areas with Square Bandaids to keep bacteria out. The first night I did this, I only covered my right cheek with a band-aid in order to have a more accurate result. The next morning, my right cheek had reduced its swelling & the acne had disappeared instead of resurfacing like it usually does. My left cheek, however, hadn't healed & continued to resurface with acne. The next night, I followed my procedure again but covered both cheeks with a band-aid. The next morning, my severe acne had COMPLETELY disappeared on both cheeks! Since then, I have continued this procedure every night. I now have beautiful skin. So in all, I don't think there is anything wrong with the product, just the procedure in which you use it. Try my procedure out, I'm sure you will be satisfied.
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April 10, 2011

Pros:

An *essential* part of my regimen to keep my acne controlled and skin smooth and radiant.

Cons:

Do not use according to the company's marketing/instructions, which are worthless. See comments below for best results. Best for *controlling* acne, although it does help clear a flare up.

Remember to use SPF because salicylic acid makes your skin more susceptible to UV damage.

I get remarkable results using this after washing in the morning. I splash my face with water, then use a "two-pea-size" blob to cover my face for two minutes. It spreads easier and is more active with a bit of water. Then I wash it off, so I get all the clarifying benefits and none of the irritation! I brush my teeth during the two minute wait, so it does not make the morning routine longer. I also use an AHA serum (2 minutes on, time to floss, wash off) and then moisturize/SPF. At night, I just wash, moisturize, and use benzoyl peroxide as needed. I learned this from The Acne Cure, a book co-authored by a physician. It works better for me than topical prescriptions! I highly recommend buying that book. Among other things, it recommends 10 minutes with a cold pack on your acne every day and night to reduce inflammation until it's controlled. You must not skip this. Do this religiously for 6 weeks and you will be amazed. I don't ice anymore, it's not a forever thing. I constantly get comments about how flawless my skin is, and no one believes that I had problems with armies of giant zits. I found Dan's products at acne.org while looking for more economical products for my regimen. He does not sell salicylic acid, so I continue to use Neutrogena Advantage On the Spot salicylic gel. I changed to Dan's cleanser which I think is the best of all I have tried. I alternate his AHA+ moisturizer with my old AHA serum (which, honestly, is very effective but way too darn expensive; MD Formulation Sensitive Skin Serum). And I use his benzoyl peroxide gel, which is superior anything else I have found. I still prefer my own moisturizer, but it is more expensive, so I alternate. I also sometimes add the jojoba oil he sells to a moisturizer for around my eyes at night. Good luck with your Regimen!
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March 23, 2011

Pros:

-Gets rid of pimples overnight

Cons:

-stings at first
-made skin red

It is the best spot treatment I have ever used, got rid of my pimples and made my face clear
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February 12, 2011

Pros:

Works within the hour to decrease the size of pimple & the pain associated with pimples that you cant pop.
Veryyy cheap. only liek 5-6 dollars & it truely works

Cons:

Not really a con but something to be prepared for .. if you've been picking at the pimples its gonna sting a little when you put it on

I usually never break out but i got off birth control & have my period soo ive been breaking out alot the past week. The type of acne is the pimples that are deep under the skin that you can not pop & they just hurt a lot. I put this on a couple spots after washing my face and took a nap.. and hour later they were 1/3 of the size they were and by the next day basically gone. I'm very impressed with this product especially for the price. If you have severe acne i probably wouldnt recommend tho just because its not meant to cover your whole face just a few spots. You should try it for sure if you have a few problem spots or just to keep on hand when pimples arise.
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January 18, 2011

Pros:

Doesnt dry sticky, smells good, reduces pimple size

Its a SPOT treatment....so dont expect to put it on your entire face or section of your face and not expect dryness or peeling over a period of time....its meant to be used only on the pimple. So if you have severe acne I recommend you use something different or get a prescription. But it works great on small areas where you break out...ex. I break out along my jawline with a few small pimples...I put it on before i go to bed and they are almost gone when i wake up.
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December 8, 2010

Pros:

cheap
smells good
**WORKS**

Cons:

none

This stuff works!! I used ACNE.ORG regimen for a year and had no problems. All of a sudden it wasnt working anymore. A friend of mine offered me the Clean & Clear to try and I am SO thankful she did. Its been 30 days I have not had a single break out and my face isnt dry like it was with the Benzoyl Peroxide.My skin looks great !! DEFINETLY worth a try.It probably wont work on everyone but for me it was a lifesaver!!!!
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