Aveeno : Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

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Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, PEG 16 Soy Sterol, PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG 16 Macadamia Glyceride, Glycine Soja Protein (soybean), Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Fragrance.

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

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September 25, 2010

Pros:

Cleared my acne
Smoothed my skin
Gentle feeling but hardworking
Fades scars slightly
Fast working

Cons:

Pump gets stuck

Cleared my skin after proactive made it worse, PLEASE try this first. I barely ever get a pimple now. I had about 20 zits on my face when I started using this and more kept popping up every day. I was so depressed and thought nothing would fix this, like I was in a losing war with my face. In about a week after using this product I could clearly see a reduction from 20 to 14 then 10 then 6, 3, and finally 0 it was like a miracle. This made my skin so soft and smooth with no irritation. Not even little bumps.
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April 18, 2011

Pros:

-light and foamy
-clean scent
-keeps skin free from acne!
-gives a really nice smooth texture to skin

Cons:

-probably doesn't work to clear up acne on its own

I LOVE this product. I first began to use this in conjunction with Benzaclin Gel to get rid of the tiny red bumps on my forehead. Once that acne went away (within a month), I stopped using the medication and just used this cleanser. I love it!! I have not had a major breakout since I have been using it, and that is just amazing especially since I suffered from those little bumps for years. I have been using this cleanser for almost 2 years now and I wouldn't change it for anything.
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March 12, 2010

Pros:

-Great Cleanser
-Great Foam
-Makes skin so smooth!
-Clears and prevents breakouts
-Gentle!
-Evens tone
-Fragance is so light and delicious

Cons:

NONE. Finally a cleanser with no cons :D

Omg, What I was missing...Best Cleanser! 1 Pump is enough for me :D I finally ended my search for the best cleanser for me :D, others never satisfied me. I saw a difference in skin texture and appearence since first use. I love the smell! 100% Recommended.
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June 9, 2011

Pros:

- So, so, so gentle
- Didn't dry my skin up at all

Cons:

It mildly helps with pimples, which sometimes isn't always the best thing.

This is a basic cleanser that's suited for acne-prone skin. This will more than likely work for you if you have light acne with normal/combo/oily skin. Note: I have sensitive skin, and although I got a very MILD rash the first night I used this, it was only a few little red bumps near my nose. Those cleared up in a day or two and never returned.
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June 16, 2010

Pros:

-great daily cleanser
-oil free, doesn't clog pores
-does'nt dry out your skin (for me, at least)
-smells great and very natural (no chemical scent to it)
-evens out skin tone
-makes face feel EXTREMELY smooth and fresh after the wash
-doesn't burn your face
-very gentle (great for sensitive skin)

Cons:

-may get a few white heads and other small break outs when you first use it, but don't let this scare you, keep using it. unless it gets really bad of course. the many pros of this product outweighs the cons!

i actually use the cream version of this, not the foam cleanser ('cause i don't really like foam ones) and i have to say that it's one of the very very few daily cleansers that i actually really like and am very dedicated to using (i used to use spectrojel, but am now using aveeno due to the great results i've gotten). a lot of the reviews here say that it dries out your skin, but i haven't had that problem at all. my skin feels perfectly fine from it (maybe because i have oily skin?) anyways, my skin used to be horrible, i would almost break out daily, and now i rarely do. i can't say it's because aveeno has stopped this from happening, but using a great cleanser like this has definitely helped! so i totally recommend this product to anyone!
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January 24, 2007

Pros:

love the foam, smell and the way it cleanses

Cons:

none yet

i was going to try proactive, then decided on murad. But before i comitted i did a bit of research. It was recomeneded that if you seem to do better on sal. acid products go for murad and if you do better on ben. perox. go for proactive. Not being sure which ive used before i decided to try this (Salicylic acid). So far so good. i did break out a bit the first few days but hey, its to be expeceted. I understand that the breakouts i have today have been created 6-8 weeks ago so, im keeping track of what im using.. Vitamin E oil topical, Aveeno wash, Aveeno Moisturizer and daily muilti vite. No crazy break outs yet so i would recommend it.
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January 8, 2012

Pros:

Reduces skin oiliness but doesn't overdry
Gradually dries out moderate acne
Leaves skin soft
Smells really nice
Really easy to use, feels light

Cons:

Can't think of any!

I use this product all the time. I find that foaming products help my skin a lot more in terms of fighting acne than anything else I've tried. I've settled on this one because it feels the lightest and smells the nicest and is really effective for me. I read here that lots of people said it didn't work for their acne, but I guess everyone's skin is different, as is everyone's degree of acne severity. I don't have severe acne at all, just some pimples that tend to break out some on my forehead, and even though it's not terrible, it's annoying. But this stuff really helps it a lot; it gets rid of it for me. Of course, it isn't immediate, but I use it every morning when I wake up and at night when I shower, and it's worked wonders for me! My skin tends to be a little oily and this stuff works great for drying it the amount that it needs to be dried, and it's also an excellent face cleanser; daily dirt particles and all that is washed away so easily. I'm obsessed with this product; it's worked really well for me all around. If anyone has the problems I described, I'd definitely recommend it!
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October 17, 2009

Pros:

It works better than the expensive cleanser i've been using. It cleared all the imperfections on my face as well as made my skin softer.

Cons:

None

If you want a cleanser that gives you clear skin, I recommend this one for you.
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March 3, 2009

Pros:

Light, Easy to use (rinsing off wise), and the pump is useful. It also keeps mild acne under control and evens out skin tone.

Cons:

Can dry out skin if not used with a moisturizer.

I would definitely recommend this for people with Mild Acne who also want to even out their skin tone. If you want a light cleanser this works well too.
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November 15, 2008

Pros:

Foam is nice. Leaves my skin smelling and feeling nice. Also, clears out most acne and helps with overall skin pigment.

Cons:

At first, skin becomes slightly red and acne seems worse. Afterwards, clears up and is then better than before.

I really like this product. Good for getting rid of MILD acne and keeping skin tone consistent and leaving your skin feeling smoother and nice smelling. REMEMBER! I have fair skin with little to no oily patches on my face. Acne products work differently for everyone!
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