Clean & Clear : Continuous Control Acne Cleanser

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3.8
490 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (10%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Glycerin, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethione, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Zinc Lactate, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Fragrance (Parfum), Potassium Polymetaphosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer.

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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33.7%
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35.7%
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15.5%
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8.4%
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6.7%

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October 14, 2008

Pros:

It cleans up whiteheads, and leaves your skin feeling fresh and tight (menthol). Only use when my skin has reached a point of no return.

Cons:

Mineral Oil - makes me breakout rather significantly if I use a few days in a row.

Ok product if you need a quick fix - too strong (10% BP) and mineral oil make it not fit for regimen use. Use with caution as it works for a few days, but then breakout from all your suffocating clogged pores.
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September 4, 2008

Pros:

Sh*t works great

Cons:

no cons

Sh*t works great
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August 12, 2008

Pros:

gets rid of spots quickly

Cons:

skin feels dry after use

keep using it twice a day and your spots will eventually be gone. DONT GIVE UP!!!
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July 26, 2008

Pros:

Smells nice.

Cons:

I've used this for a while, and I didn't notice any change at all. I feel it working, but there is no difference no matter how long you ise this product.

It didn't work for me, but it has worked for other people because of different skin types. STILL TRY IT, THOUGH!
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May 4, 2008

Pros:

smooths skin, gets rid of acne, works fast, leaves skin feeling refreshed, reduces redness

Cons:

none!

Day 1: gets rid of redness, smooths skin, gets rid of minor acne, reduces size of all acne Day 2: wipes out almost all acne Day 3/4+: flawless skin that completely acne-free! this stuff is AMAZING! I just got it 2 days ago and my face is already almost completely clear! It makes your face feel so cool after you use it-- so i actually don't look at washing my face as a chore! I've used products that dry out your face afterwards worse than this product, but you should definitely moisturize after use. I am very satisfied with this product and will continue use! Also, despite its size, the tube looks like it will last a while!
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April 5, 2008

Pros:

Worked like a charm!

Cons:

Not found in stores (in Canada) easily?

My skin tends to breakout fairly often and greases up quickly, so I usually look for products that fight uncomplicated acne and will help keep my shine under control. I found this product at Wal-Mart in Ontario, and having never tried Clean & Clear before (but having failed with a million other cleansers), I thought I'd give it a shot because if it didn't work, I hadn't spent a ton on it anyway. I *LOVED* IT. I have only had the rare breakout on my face since I started using this cleanser (twice a day, once in the morning and once at night). My skin doesn't oil up as fast anymore, and my skin was still soft and not dried out. The creme makes my skin feel and smell so fresh after using it. I always have issues with my skin, but I had no complaints whatsoever about my face ever since I've been using this product. I'll continue using this product for as long as it keeps working for me great. I recommend trying it only if you get zits on your face once in a while, not
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February 19, 2008

Pros:

I love how it makes my face feel clean and fresh...my face is so much smoother and has cleared up amazingly well..

Cons:

none

I love this product.. and the price is not too bad... I follow up with clean and clear oil free acne moisturizer and I absolutely love it ..
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August 14, 2007

Pros:

clears most acne

Cons:

none

For me, it firsts brings out my pimples, and then gets rid of them. I love it and it works. I would defiantely recommend it and it is cheap.
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March 14, 2017
Best so far
I'm 31 years old with super oily skin (like halfway through the work day I look like I'm sweating heavily and all my makeup is basically gone). I've always had issues with acne. I tend to get white heads on my chin, jawline, and cheeks, little bumps on my forehead, and the occasional big cyst-like acne. This has been the only thing I have ever found to somewhat tame my skin. I still get acne and definitely don't have absolutely clear skin with this, but it's the best I've been able to find. I use it once a day since it is pretty strong and somewhat harsh. I still have incredibly oily skin and still noticeably large pores...but I guess nothing is perfect! Occasionally I'll buy a different cleanser thinking it might be better, but it never is. For almost 10 years now this has been the best I've been able to find.
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March 4, 2017
great, but be careful!
So I've been using this for a while and Its worked really well for me so I thought I'd leave a review. Ive been using this for the past couple years, and nothing has controlled my breakout like this. (It might be just the benzoyl peroxide, but I believe that this specific cleanser is better than most cleansers that have BP in it) I have the 5% BP version (I'm not sure if there is a 10% BP version or not,) and it works amazingly well. However, be very careful! Benzoyl Peroxide is VERY harsh and drying, and can seriously irritate your face (Especially while in the sun). Even if your acne is severe, its probably not a good idea to use this more than twice a day. It says 1-2 times a day on the bottle, but in my opinion (just from experience) even once is more than enough. I used to have terrible skin, and i got semi-clear from antibiotics, lifestyle changes, better habits, etc, (over a couple years) while using BP. Ive found that using this cleanser 1-2 a week, with a mild salicylic acid cleanser for everyday use, has really help keep my skin from breaking out terribly again. Also, ive noticed that BP works well with consistency, so if you don't want to keep using it forever, because of its harshness or the like, then I suggest slowly weaning yourself off or using it less and less. (If you quit BP overnight, you might break out again real fast) This product is definitely worth a try, it will give noticeable improvements, but use it with caution!! (Also, i suggest using the cream cleanser instead of the version with the microbeads, just because its already so harsh that you might not need the additional exfoliate. )
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