Clean & Clear : Continuous Control Acne Cleanser

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3.8
379 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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January 1, 2010

Pros:

Tingly Feeling :)

Cons:

It didn't work for ME :( not sure why though.

Don't take my word for this but it did not work for me. I think it only works on deep pimples and not milia (is that what tiny zits are called?) It didn't work for me. It may work for you.
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December 31, 2009

Pros:

it actually works and its not that expensive, one bottle lasts for about 2 monthes

Cons:

face is a little bit red after i use it, but then it clears up and my face is pimple free!!

its one of the acne washes that actually works and is generally inexpensive. Its key ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne bacteria
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December 9, 2009

Pros:

Has cleared my skin up! I was on Accutane before but afterwards my acne would always come back. I have tried many other products - ProActiv, Mary Kay, etc. None have worked as well as this for me.

Cons:

Bleaches fabric so be careful when using it.

I used Benzyl Peroxide cream (spelling?) a year ago as this site recommends and it worked as long as I was consistent with it. The problem: it was a tedious procedure and it really dried my skin out. This face wash gives me the same clear results as with the cream but without the hassle and dry skin. Plus, it's cheap. Always nice. :) Note: So you girls know, I am also on the pill which I think helps reduce hormonal related breakouts. As well, I use a small amount of Jojoba oil in the morning to soften and moisturize plus a regular moisturizer. I definitely think this product is a life saver for me! I have always had a strange combination skin which was prone to dryness and breakouts. This helps both factors.
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November 28, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

It doesn't work. I've been using it for about a week, and nothing. My face is still the pimply blotchy face it was.

It sucks!
November 20, 2009

Pros:

Fairly effective, but no a miracle cure.

Cons:

Extremely drying.

I've been using this product for about a week. Initially, I liked it a lot because it was clearing up some bumps that had been on my face and preventing any new ones from forming. However, my skin has begun to dry out unbelievably. I have the strangest skin ever. One second it's oily and the next it's dry or sometimes it feels really dry but looks really oily/shiny. Everytime I used it, I would follow it with Pond's Dry Skin Cream. I think it's definitely worth a try, you never know what's going to work for you. I think I'm just going to use it once every two or three days and use a much gentler cleanser the rest of the time. Hope it works better for others :)
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November 8, 2009

Pros:

leaves face really clean, clears up acne FAST!, awesome price, all-in-all good product

Cons:

a little bit of dry skin.. just use a good moisterizer & youre good!! other than that i love this productt!!

I love this, it's a life saver!! I was using Proactiv, it was alright but wasn't getting rid of all of my acne...and it was expensive on my tight budgett~~ So I decided to buy this and after just ONE day of using it twice my face was SOOOOO much better~! Most of my pimples had dried up, and the ones that were there were so much smaller!!! So I've been using it for a month now and I barely have any pimples left! The occasional 1 or 2, but my skin is so smooth and clean.I would reccomend using a good oil-free moisterizer after washing you face with this.. it can dry it out a bit. ( I use the Clean & Clear dual action moisterizer) Again, I love this & wouldn't live without it. :) I feel so much more confident!!!!
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November 7, 2009

Pros:

Tingly feeling, Nice smell, Clears most acne, You feel really clean, and removes makeup.

Cons:

Dont have any.

I got this about a month ago and I use it right before the Clinique 3 step sysem and it works great! woohoo(:
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October 29, 2009

Pros:

This product works amazing in treating my acne. I had been using saylic acid products up until I started using this. I grabbed it in a hurry, not knowing that peroxide was the main ingredient. What luck!

Cons:

I sometimes use this product up to 3 times a day when I want to freshen my skin. Never once has it dried my skin out. NO CONS!

This product is amazing! It works well with my skin and I hope it never gets discontinued. I'm hooked. I only wish I would have thought to switch from saylic acid cleansers sooner. With those, I got nothing but red, blotchy skin that was constantly drying out. This cleanser cleans well and heals acne. It also prevents new zits from forming. It has never dried out my skin and I use it up to 3 times a day. The key is to rub it in, gently, for approximately 20 seconds all over your face. Then, rinse off.. rinse well, so that you don't leave any dirt or oil on your face. Pat dry.
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

cleared up my acne almost completely

Cons:

made my skin oily due to overdrying

i used this product for a very long time but just recently i've decided to discontinue use. i would wash my face twice a day for about 30seconds. my acne went away almost completely. the problem was that it made my skin very very oily and shiny in my t-zone and made the rest of my skin very dry and flacky. the skin around my eyes would start to peel and look nasty, this was the deal breaker for me considering my eyes are my favorite feature. i switched over to purpose facial cleanser but im afraid its too light to work on my acne, I'm going to try an oxy face wash now. If you buy this product i would recommend start using it slowly considering its a high percentage of benzoyl peroxide.
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October 21, 2009

Pros:

Extremely gentle. Worked on my hormonal chin acne like nothing else. I had burned red blotchy skin and peeling on top of the breakouts from Salicylic Acid treatments I'd tried. This benzoyl peroxide worked excellent for me.

Cons:

None.

My Advice: You have to figure out if your skin is more tolerant of Salicylic Acid or benzoyl peroxide. If you have a bad reaction to this BP cleanser try an SA face cleanser and if you don't tolerate SA try this.You have to try new products alone or it is virtually impossible to figure out what is working for you and what might be causing irritation. Also once my face cleared up I alternate with a non acne face wash to ensure I never have to worry about overly drying my skin. I think some people might be overdoing it. My Experience: I'm 27 yr old female and I had a ton of breakouts due to hormones on my chin and around my mouth. I tried several products including homeopathic and home remedies. It turns out the when I used salicylic acid on my skin it burned and caused itchy peeling red blotches on my skin. This is extremely gentle compared to salicylic acid washes. Cleared my skin and redness I got major complements after using this on how my skin is super clear.
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