Acne.org : Cleanser

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4.3
557 Reviews

Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate, Disodium Cocamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, Sage Extract, Cucumber Extract, White Oak Bark Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Methylgluceth-20, Polysorbate-20, Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA.

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 18, 2009

Pros:

No fragrance, no added dyes. Leaves skin feeling clean.

Cons:

Broke me out terribly in little whiteheads all over my face.

I already have cystic acne and large pores and was looking for a cleanser that would not add to that acne. This cleanser felt nice on and cleansed well, but the next forming I had horribly congested skin and I still do. I'm so surprised that a website product that should KNOW about cleansers created one that works just like one in a drugstore. Very disappointed.
July 18, 2009

Pros:

Cleanses without drying.
Doesn't Cause Acne.

Cons:

No Fragrance, making it smell bland, which maybe a good thing.

Prior to this cleanser I was juggling a ton of cleansers for the different times of the day. I used Ellen Lange, which is a very gentle mineral cleanser, for the morning wash and Laventine Olive Oil Cleanser, PCA #13, & Jan Marini Bioglycolic in the evening. This cleanser is so gentle that I have been able to replace my very gentle morning cleanser w/ this, and not suffer any dryness during the day. I have also had great success w/ removing acne tx and masks w/o having to revert to an oil cleanser first. So far no irritation, no breakout and it completely cleanses. BTY, this lathers just fine for me, when I wet my face first. However I am still keeping Laventine's Olive Oil cleanser for MU removal, but everything else I have been able to eliminate. I am glad I took the chance w/ this one. Update: I just order 2 more 16oz bottles. I use this cleanser a lot now, and it has saved me money with doubling as good brush cleaner.
May 13, 2009

Pros:

Light fragrance

Cons:

Glorified baby shampoo/wash. Lathers/foams up too much thus removing all oil from your skin leaving it dry and exposed.

Look at the ingredients of Johnson & Johnson Baby wash. The major ingredients (although in different proportions) are same. This cleanser suds up too much, thus emulsifying all the fats and oils on your skin and completely removing the skin's natural protective barriers. Although cetaphil doesn't foam up at all and doesn't actually clean your skin. I recommend something between these two extremes. Philosophy purity made simple is the best I have found so far.
February 22, 2009

Pros:

This cleanser is very gentle, leaving you with deeply cleaned and fresh.

Cons:

N/A

This cleanser is great, I highly recommend it!
January 30, 2009

Pros:

This regimen is wonderful. I have had adult acne for about 13 years. I have tried over 10 lines in this time and this is the most impressive result I've had. I am actually getting compliments on my skin again!

Cons:

None

Fantastic value and fantastic results.
December 26, 2008

Pros:

No gimics or magic formulas.

Cons:

None yet

I've been using the cleanser for 2 weeks and haven't noticed any ill-effects yet. My face feels clean and refreshed.
November 29, 2008

Pros:

extremely gentle, colourless and transparent, odourless, lathers well, rinses clean, doesn't overdry

Cons:

none so far!

i love it! i initially started the regimen using a Cetaphil bar, but then i remembered i got a sample packet of the acne.org cleanser with my order, so i decided to give it a try, and i noticed a difference IMMEDIATELY! so i ordered the big bottle and have been loving it =)
July 27, 2008

Pros:

Consistency is near perfect, with just enough of a lather; rinses clean; doesn't sting or turn the face red (for those of you who have issues with cleansers doing that)

Cons:

Too drying to use alone; somewhat irritating to the eyes

Perhaps the lather is what makes this drying for some people. For them I would recommend Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser over this.
July 12, 2008

Pros:

Lathers nicely, removes oil and makeup

Cons:

Smells absolutely terrible - kind of mildewy

Try it for yourself - maybe I just got a bad bottle?
April 29, 2008

Pros:

non-drying, fragrance free, rinses clean

Cons:

not a big pump fan

love this cleanser! i can wash my face and follow with nothing, and i don't get that tight, dry feeling. plus i use this now as my shaving gel.