Dr. Sheffield's : Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream

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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (10% ). Inactive Ingredients: Aluminum Hydroxide, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Myristate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylparaben, PEG 12, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water.

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

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January 2, 2013

Pros:

works fast
cheap

Cons:

burns (but you get used to it and it only lasts a couple minutes)
slightly drying (just remember to moisturize!)

I really struggled with self confidence with having acne and tried so many things one day, my mom brought it home and said might as well try it.... it worked great after only ONE USE!! i use it twice a day, morning and night, after washing my face. definitely worth the try!! THANK YOU CLEARZIT!!!!!
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December 24, 2012

Pros:

-fast-acting
-not over-drying
-great for everyday maintenance

Cons:

-burns initially, but that does go away
-I've only been able to find it at Dollar General

I've had bad acne since for about eight or nine years. My dermatologist put me on every over the counter and prescription acne medication available, and nothing worked. Eventually i was put on accutane and my acne became lighter, but i still had several bumps. I found this at dollar general about a year ago and said, hey what the heck. now i can't live without this stuff. Any major zits i have are gone in about a day or two, and it keeps the small ones away.
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October 7, 2012

Pros:

Works

Cons:

hard to find at stores
can over dry skin

This has worked for me for roughly 5 years. I put it on with big globs like a facial mask. It burns pretty bad and will peel my skin but it just kills the acne, I usually put it on in the after noon or at night and in the morning i put on a good moiturizer. I do this about once a week for 3 days. Great product, im surprised its not more popular
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April 30, 2012

Pros:

It really really work, just do it right

Cons:

It burns but, it will stop

hi all, This product is great the only thing is if you don't know how to use it, it can really mess you up. So hear is the trick,after school or work you should wash you face, then cleanse and tone (almay seems to work best for me). Then apply clear sit for about 3-4 hours or until the burning or tingle stops and about 9 or 10 at night you then cleanse again and use the avon moisturizing facial cream again it one of the best. The moisturizer must be thick on your face and leave it to be absorbed by the pores. When the majority of it has been adsorbed just massage the the remainder into your face. This technique can be used for any time of the day when you have the most time to spare and it prevents the heavy burns and peeling skin and soon no burning at all, it gives your face a sort of dermatological peel. When you apply it consistently and the burning stops, your face feels clean and revitalized. Every morning don't forget to cleanse, tone and moisturize. It the best way for quick pain free results and beautiful face. P.s. it will burn like sh*t at first but toning, cleansing and moisturizing helps and for best results apply it to your entire face.
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January 10, 2012

Pros:

-It actually works.
-It dries up and reduces the size of acne overnight.
-Its a very inexpensive product. They always say the cheap stuff never works but this does wonders.

Cons:

While there are some cons to ClearZit to me the Pros far outweigh the Cons. :)
-My face gets really dry & starts to peel.
-It burns, but for only 5 minutes or less.

If you struggle with acne like I do where you have tried just about everything and nothing works then I really believe this is the product for you. I tried ClearZit years ago and it worked then, when I started breaking out badly I knew where to turn. ClearZit is a must have, must buy product. Get it & you will love it!
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August 30, 2011

Pros:

Works immediately, not at all greasy, mild peeling reveals smoother, lighter skin. Dissolves horrible acne cysts overnight. $1.50 at Dollar General.

Cons:

Mild stinging, went away in 10-15 mins. Could cause redness & dryness if overused- increase use gradually. Be careful not to get it too close to eyelids or eyebrows. Definitely need to use sunscreen if outside- skin revealed by peeling is fresh & sensitive to sun.

I've had cystic acne for 25 yrs, since I was 13. Started out then with Rx retin-A liquid that caused severe chemical burns. Over the yrs I've used Rx differin, retinol, benzamycin, oral antibiotics, 3 rounds of Accutane (great while using, caused long-term issues), OTC topicals & kits, ProActiv (horrible redness & scaling), microdermabrasion & eventually a chemical peel that caused severe scarring around my mouth & temples. The acne always came back, usually worse than before. In my late 30s, it's appeared on my face as mostly blackheads, small bumps & 4-6 extremely painful cysts at all times. The cysts also started to appear on my neck & take a month or more to go away. Recent finances have made me just live with it, using generic Blackhead Clearing Scrub w/salicylic acid 2% & clearance Avon mineral makeup. But within 2 hrs of washing my face, I'd feel & look oily. Several wks ago my local Dollar General had closeout Ambi Even & Clear Exfoliating Wash 0.5% salicylic acid on a BOGO sale, so I stocked up at $1.07 each. I saw the ClearZit on the shelf for $1.50, so grabbed a tube to try. I guess it's finally the right combo of salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide for me. I had a cluster of cysts on my temple in the old scar tissue for several wks- very big, burning, very painful. Within hrs of first applying ClearZit, the cysts came to a head, released pressure & began to peel. Within 2 days, a small pink area remained. The peeling effect for me is very similar to with Accutane- mild, not painful at all, & revealing pinker, healthier skin underneath. The old scarring from the chemical burns & previous cysts is also smoother; my skin overall is smoother, pinker & healthier-looking & my pores are smaller & clearer. And no new cysts for more than a week! 2x daily, I wash with Ambi, follow with a light smear of ClearZit, then Avon mineral makeup. I've noticed even better results now that I've cut refined sugars
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August 12, 2011

Pros:

It clears your face quickly
Dries the zit and prevents it from coming back

Cons:

dries your skin and can make it flaky and irritable

I used Clearzit for 2 years and I have never had a problem with my acne. When I switched to something different because my local dollar store stopped selling it, I broke out badly. I immediatly traveled a state down the map and found a tube at their dollar store. If your skin gets really dry and flaky, I suggest using Olay products after washing your face and before you use the Clearzit. That's what I use and it is a great combo.
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July 14, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne insanely fast--Over night.

Cons:

Stings and burns really bad when first applied, numbs after maybe 15 minutes. (maybe less or more pain depending on how sensitive your skin is, my skin is very sensitive.)

USE THIS IF YOU ARE HORRIBLE AT BEING CONSISTENT! And don't waste your time and money at a dermatologist! Please just pay a few bucks for this and you don't even have to use it daily.
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July 6, 2011

Pros:

I don't have severe acne but I do have a few red bumps here and there so I saw this in the dollar store and I just walked past it because it was in the dollar store of course it dosen't work, so my mom was behind me and she picked it up. So I thought what the heck and I used that night and the next morning my skin was clear!!..WORKS AMAZINGLY!! If you think I'm lying go to your nearest dollar store and find it. It's really cheap!! and REALLY WORKS so..you're not losing anything!

Cons:

- Dries out skin fast!
-when you're all out your sad )= (I suggest stock up..it's only 1.50)
- Burning and itching may occur but it is mostly moderate

- I suggest using st.Ives apricot scrub to help with the drying of the skin (softens skins and just makes you look amazing dollor store also for like 3.50,for the drying and peeling of the skin it may cause (everyone diffrent i didnt have peeling but here is my opinion) and it softens your skin so a double win and smells amazing!! - Bottom line::: This is an amazing effective product that really works, like if you have severe acne i HIGHLY recommended this and if it dosen't work, you don't lose anything!
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June 22, 2011

Pros:

SUPER Cheap
Works VERY well
continues working over time
You know when it's done working because it disappears

Cons:

Burns a lot if you're not used to it, but it's totally worth it

I've been trying to find something for my acne for over 4 years. I tried nearly everything, also more expensive solutions. I saw this stuff at dollar general and thought why not. It seriously showed results within hours. I put it on at night, then when I woke up, my face was clearer than it's been since I was probably 12. I love this stuff!
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