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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July 1, 2011

Pros:

-light
-nice foam
-very gentle
-does what it says it will do.
-i got it for a SUPER cheap price.
-Has salicylic acid but its very calming which i LOVE.

Cons:

nothing really, except that results might take longer depending on your own unique skin.
-if you have dry skin/ sensitive skin, it might make you a little bit dry, so I recommend to have a face lotion with you if you use this, but it's worth it.

I started using this about 3 weeks ago. At first, it seemed that all it did was make your skin feel clean... but after the first week, I did notice my skin to be VISIBLY smoother! My acne breakouts have reduced significantly. I used to use the clearasil overnight wash with this, but i ditched the clearasil (it was WAY too drying when i used them both and i needed a LOT of lotion to make it better). I use this alone now and it's really great! So, with this wash, my face looks incredibly smooth, and at least for me; my acne breakouts have subsided alot. This is definitely a great face wash to try!!
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December 1, 2009

Pros:

Smells so scrumptious
Works like a charm
Evened out sun spots and took away blemishes

Cons:

Got a rash cause I used too much and my face got super dry...eheheh.

Since I live in Hawaii I'm out in the sun a lot so I get sun spots on my face. This cleanser toned my face amazingly. I don't have acne, just the occasional pimple shows up and this greatly decreased it. My nose also looks a lot more smoother and my face overall has that milky nice look! So bottom line is it's awesome yo.
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February 7, 2011

Pros:

Good basic cleanser
Reduces acne
Improves skin texture
Affordable

Cons:

Does not treat existing acne
Doesn't improve skin tone

This is a pretty good cleanser. I've been using it just a little over two months, and it works well. If you are looking for a cleanser to drastically improve your acne, this isn't it. It's better than some other more expensive products that I've used though. I reccomend using some form of acne treatment in conjunction with it such as witch hazel or benzoyl peroxide. After I started doing an acne treatment like that I saw improvement in existing acne.
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February 3, 2011

Pros:

Refreshing smell
Leaves skin soft
Clears those huge red pimples
Tightens pores
Bottle lasts

Cons:

Some redness and marks left behind

I've been using this particular acne wash for 3.5 months now after using the Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit for several years. This seems to be much less harsh on my skin, and although I do still get little pimples from time to time, they're nothing like the pimples that would pop up when I was using Clean and Clear. Also, one bottle can last a couple of months, so it's not an expensive product. I recommend only using it twice a day: after waking and before bed, or it will dry your face out, causing more acne to form.
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April 24, 2012

Pros:

Gentle
Leaves skin feeling soft
Removes left over make up
Helps somewhat w/ acne
AND CONTAINS NO SULFATE ADDITIVES!! (which I ADMIRE)

Cons:

None

Okay first off people, this facial cleanser is based off soy beans, and many people are allergic to soy products.. Make sure you know how your allergies before trying something that could cause an allergic reaction. I use this cleanser in the morning and at night, I take off my make up with the Clear Complexion Pads and then this cleanser to rinse off the residue, followed by the Clear Complexion Daily Lotion. I am still in my teens (17). So naturally, I am prone to breaking out only because of my hormones. I reccomend this product if you DON'T HAVE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOY PRODUCTS.
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December 29, 2009

Pros:

works!

Cons:

works but not perfectly

i've been using this for years, everytime i stop i break out more than usual. this product helps me control but not cure my acne. remember that dairy (except yogurt) and high glycemic index foods increase ur hormones that secrete sebum (i.e. cause acne)
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July 17, 2013
best results ive ever gotten out of a cleanser

Pros:

gentle ingredients
helps with skin tone
affordable

Cons:

not strong enough for severe acne
hard to use pump after a while
has fragrance in it

I have moderate to severe acne so there arent many products ive come across that are gentle enough to use on my sensitive skin but strong enough to clear my skin. right now i am on an antibiotic that helps greatly but doesnt do the job completely without a topical treatment. when i first sought professional help for my acne bout 2 years ago i started using a product sample of aqua glycolic cleanser along with epiduo cream which worked wonderfully on my skin by clearing it completely to the point where it had become poreless and glowing but i eventually could not afford the price of the epiduo because of an issue with insurance and was unable to find the aqua glycolic cleanser. i was then left with the option of going back to an over the counter cleanser. ive tried most drug store cleansers which all claim to help acne but ironically have ingredients in them that are bad for acne prone skin. however when i came across Aveeno foaming clear complexion cleanser it specifically stated it wouldn't clog pores, was soap free, oil free, and hypoallergenic. They were all things that are recommended for you to look for on any product you buy for acne prone skin. I gave it a try and it has become my favorite cleanser to this day. In fact even the facial scrub is good too. although i wouldn't recommend using that particular one every day. 0.5 % salicylic acid isn't enough to clear skin completely but makes the product gentle enough to use regularly. please try if you are having trouble finding a product that addresses all your needs in a cleanser for your skin because this is totally worth the try.
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January 28, 2011

Pros:

Nice smell:) foam. easy to use (no complicated 3 step system) help clear up acne, skin is less red in the morning, doesnt dry out skin

Cons:

not a very high percentage of salicylic acid (.5%) but it helps:)

helps clear light acne, doesnt dry out skin, will be buying again.
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

- Gentle & feels nice on the face
- smells clean
- doesn't make me break out

Cons:

- none

Its very gentle and its the only cleanser thats for acne I haven't had a problem with. I have noticed no more new pimples. Occassionally yes, but Im also not always consistent with the use of this product.
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November 22, 2009

Pros:

Smells good,very foamy,easy to rinse off,cute bottle

Cons:

Sometimes hard to pump out of bottle.

It works pretty well but sometimes I get a little acne.
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