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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July 10, 2007

Pros:

Works fast. Takes the pain out of the acne.

Cons:

When you first start using it, it does dry your skin.

Amazing product with the best results. I never had acne until I graduated from high school and then I spent hundreds of dollars on products that "sorta worked". I started using this and pimples clear up overnight. It is still working for me years later.
March 29, 2007

Pros:

Zapped my reoccurring zits i have been getting since I stopped using birth contorl.

Cons:

It does tend to dry your skin but for my skin is not that sensitive so I just balance it off with a moisturizer in the morning(with SPF15) and a regular one at night.

I will continue to use this. No bad experiences yet. It's been my answer to hormonal acne that I began getting since I stopped using birth control (Ortho Evra) about six months ago. Prior to this I use to NEVER break out. So thank goodness for this product.
January 6, 2007

Pros:

Felt Clean after use...and made pimple less frequent for a bit..

Cons:

Stings like hell, stinks ,made my skin peel and uncomfortable,not suitable for 2 times a day..too much peroxide..made my green face washer turn bright yellow!

i also had the continuous control mousturiser and another clean and clear "gone in 3 days" mini tube of stuff.this really burned and stang after using it for 2 days...soon after my skin was red and peeling..i've seen little improvement in my pimples...once one was gone (which took days) another would pop up and still be all pussy and hurt. this really was too strong..i've now turned to proactiv and it's nearly been a month. it too dried and peeled after 1 week of use, but i stopped for 2 days and went back on and hasnt peeled as bad..just a few spots..and it's been a bit longer than a week...too early to say if proactiv works, but it's much better than the continuous control system!
October 24, 2012

Pros:

Visible reduction in acne.
Tingly, fresh feeling when applied.
Nice consistency!

Cons:

Gives my skin a chemical burn.

I have verrry tough skin! Baking soda masks, strong acne treatments of benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinol, glycolic acid, lemon juice etc have never overly irritated or burned my skin. But for some reason, every time I apply this cleanser my skin starts to burn and turns an inflamed, puffy red color that lasts several days. Nothing else does that. :| No idea why. I tried to use it several times, with the same result every time.
December 13, 2011

Pros:

refreshing feeling

Cons:

makes my face look burned.

i use the product but i cant use it everyday or my skin feels burned
September 24, 2009

Pros:

It works pretty well, very refreshing , leaves skin feeling almost "new" in a sense

Cons:

Strong "tingle" (burn) first couple times you use it

I use this product at least once a day. Generally twice. It all depends on how my day goes. Anyways, i highly recomend this product IF you use clean and clear's dual action moisturizer after you have washed your face with this product. I dont get break outs too often now . i do tend to "cake" makeup on my face and i work everyday so im constantly sweating on my face and when i wasn't using these products id get 2-3 pimples every couple of day now i dont get any except the occasional pimple. However, when i do get a pimple i just apply the clean and clear acne spot treatment and that works great. I highly suggest this product along with the other two. Haha
September 5, 2009

Pros:

DID get rid of some acne, felt invigorating

Cons:

made my skin dry and flaky, as well as more oily and red at times

This is good if ur skin does not dry out easily and u want to keep your skin acne-free. It is not so great with someone without clear skin and/or with dry or combination (like me) skin. Did not work for me. Too strong.
September 4, 2009

Pros:

It makes your skin feel really clean

Cons:

a little dryness, not to much, just put lotion on after you use the cleanser

its great. i think its recommended because it does work, ive only been using this for 2 days and i honsetly see the difference! its really good and works well for people wiht moderate acne
August 18, 2009

Pros:

clears skin, I actually feel clean all day, it smells good, it actually works.

Cons:

it didn't clear all my acne

This is a good product it actually works and even though it didn't get rid of all my acne it got rid of most of it. it doesn't dry out my skin. It is the only product that i have used and actually does anything. It also is the only product that makes me feel clean all day and not for only a couple hours or so.
June 16, 2009

Pros:

It makes your face feel really fresh and it clears most of your red pimples/pores. just be aware that you must have moderate-severe acne.

Cons:

for some people, they can get irritated and cause dryness

for people who struggle with bad acne, like me