Spectro Jel : Cleanser for Blemish Prone Skin

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Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methocellulose, Polysorbate 20, Cetyl Alcohol (moisturizer), Hydrated Silica, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Diazolidinyl Urea, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sorbitan Oleate.

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March 27, 2008

Pros:

-It seems to be the best product on the market that does not require a prescription
-It is affordable
-It is available at almost every drug store in Canada

Cons:

None

I am in Calgary, AB Canada, probably one of the driest places on earth! My skin was pretty destroyed in my youth with scarring and inflammation of acne. Nothing worked -- I tried Tetracyclene, Minocyclene <sp?>, herbal treatments, Accutane... nothing worked. As I get older (24 now), I am not sure weather it is my aging skin, my hormones calming down, or what, but this cleanser seems to do really well! It doesn't dry out my skin like others do. Hands down this is my favourite facial cleanser thus far!!
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March 24, 2008

Pros:

- Gentle. Non-drying
- Affordable and easily available (I'm in Canada, of course)

Cons:

- The medicinal scent, which doesn't bother me, but others might not like it
- Does not take off makeup well

Since there seems to be 5 different versions of Spectro Jel, you should know that my review is for the "Sensitive, Problem Prone Skin FRAGRANCE FREE" version, with purple label. I never cared to have my skin "squeaky clean" even though I have oily skin, because overstripping the oils doesn't do my skin any good. Spectro Jel cleans without drying out my skin in the name of cleanliness. It's a non-foaming gel - akin to a thicker Cetaphil in terms of consistency - which means it's probably not the best for makeup removal. I only wear mineral powder makeup so Spectro Jel is sufficient for that, but if you wear anything more tenacious, such as liquid makeup and mascara, I would imagine a separate makeup remover must be used. Do keep this in mind because leftover makeup probably won't help your acne any. Otherwise, I'm just sorry I didn't think of trying this cleanser earlier.
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March 20, 2008

Pros:

cleans skin really well, makes my skin baby soft that my bf loves touching my face now, blemishes are gone, and overall skin tone looks great! which means no more cover up or concealer for me! keeps you moisturized, but not looking shiny.

Cons:

doesn't lather, but that's ok I still have my dove soap. slimy, but hello its called spectro *jel*

I LOVE THIS STUFF! I moved from B.C. to Alberta and the climate change was brutal on my super sensitive skin! It was so dry it made me break out like crazy. I tried many products that worked for me back in B.C. but it seemed my skin refused them. I tried many more products until my skin looked like a pizza face! I went to the dermatologist and he recommended some pills and spectro jel. the pills made my skin break out even more! the jel made my skin tone look better, but my pimples still stayed. I switched dermatologists and went to another one where I was put on the pill. My new dermatologist still recommend I keep using the jel so I did. After a year of struggling with the climate change, my skin finally started to clear up. I was so happy that one morning I woke up and my face was almost clear, I cried for joy. I finally had my pretty face back! i recently switched to a different pill, and my face has gotten even better. I love having my face back! GIVE THIS STUFF A TRY!
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March 14, 2008

Pros:

1)ingredients are kept to a minimum
2)pump system easy to use and dispense
3)does not irritate my sensitive skin

Cons:

1)smell (i got used to it eventually and i cannot describe it anymore because my nose is so used to it; but initially, i thought the smell was weird.
2)i have to ship it from Canada since nowhere sells it - thus making it freaking expensive

It does not help to prevent acne. That is the job of medications, not the cleanser. But that being said, I have used it for over a year because it helps to calm my skin (or rather, not aggravate it). In the past, my face used to get itchy and red throughout the day, but that has since died down with daily once-a-day wash with this cleanser. I feel a bit annoyed that I have to ship this normal drugstore cleanser over. So I may try to replace it eventually with something similar, maybe Dove (gentle, no?). If that irritates me, then I'll have no choice but to go back to ordering this!
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March 6, 2008

Pros:

Economical:You can find it on sale under $10 at least a few times a year
Paraben-free
Can be used all over body

Cons:

Does not lather up (personal preference)
Does not remove all traces of makeup
No fragrance

I've been using this product for 5+ years and cannot find a better, more inexpensive alternative to this gel cleanser. I keep a bottle in the shower and another on the bathroom counter.
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March 3, 2008

Pros:

-cleans pores DEEP down
-it doesn't burn your eyes if you get it in them by accident
-CONSISTENT

Cons:

-NONE

Once your acne is all gone using an acne cream such as bezoil peroxide on top of using spectro jel, your skin will stay clear forever if you use the spectrojel consistently. If you buy it at Costco, you can get HUGE bottles of it for the same price as at Shoppers.
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February 17, 2008

Pros:

Gentle enough, for an acne cleanser.
Makes my skin softer, and feel cleaner longer.

Cons:

Smells interesting for the first 5 seconds, then fades, leave NO smell on the skin.

I've only been using this product for 1 week, so i'm not sure about the results yet. Seems to have helped heal some old breakouts. Cheap and affevtive though, specially at taking off make-up, well worth at least trying.
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January 25, 2008

Pros:

a HUGE bottle well worth the price and extremely gentle to use on your skin.

Cons:

doesn't lather so it makes you feel like it might not be working.

i used the one for oily skin and it worked very well. i found that it took a little while to start clearing up my skin but it made my skin feel soft and rejuvenated after each wash. i didn't find it to be drying. if you are switching in between products try a milder variation of this brand. it is well worth the try.
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January 3, 2008

Pros:

Big bottle.

Cons:

Too big for travelling.
Bad smell.
Helps white heads, but infected pimple are worse. My skin looked greasy. It really only looks good after you wash it.

I didn't like it. I've tried everything for my mild acne. It really only helps moderate.
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October 28, 2007

Pros:

- no harmful soaps, drying ingredients, or irritating fragrances
- feels good on skin and cleans well, but doesn't leave it all dry and is very gentle -you can wipe it off with a tissue, and use it anywhere, not just your face
- affordable

Cons:

- smells bad, but it's good for my skin without fragrance that way
- doesn't lather, have to continuously massage into skin

This is the best cleanser, that doesn't make my skin feel dry! It keeps my skin clean and hydrated. The best part is no sodium, fragrance or soap to irritate my skin. I am using the one for oily skin, and it works great with my prescription acne creams. It is cheaper than Cetaphil and works a lot better.
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