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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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 9, 2015
Best ever.
I've been struggling with acne for 19 years (according to the picture in the quiz, moderate acne). I've tried so many things that helped, but never cleared it up 100%, until this. I bought it on a whim, because the store was out of my usual facewash. It worked great. I use it once a day. My cheeks are not dry and flakey anymore since I started using this product. I moisturize with baby lotion daily as well. I still get a few small ones due to hormones just before my periods, but they are easily treated. I love it. Only con is that I noticed some color bleaching on the neckline of some of my shirts. Switching my routine to washing my body after washing my face has stopped it from happening.
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January 18, 2016
Out of curiosity were you able to restore the color to the bleached clothing?
March 4, 2012

Pros:

Clears acne
Clears Whitehead's
Most of all acne!

Cons:

Drys face pretty fast.
The smell is kinda weird.

I hate lots of blackheads & Whitehead's around my nose, forehead and chin. I used this product & after a week I saw results. Just use a moisturizer after applying it to avoid dryness.
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

Works wonders, leaves a clean feeling

Cons:

None. I didn't have any dryness or peeling.

I had really sevre acne on my cheeks and chin and tried proactive and many other washes. This one worked great and I could tell it was working in under a week. Best money I ever spent.
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April 13, 2008

Pros:

Feels cool, leaves face soft and oil free without over-drying.

Cons:

None!

To the user who said it irritated thier eyes, it clearly says "Wet face. Gently massage Continuous Controlâ„¢ Acne Cleanser all over the face for 20-30 seconds, avoiding eye area. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry." I use this product and it works wonders for my skin. After washing my face with the product I then apply the continuous control moisturizer with SPF 15. It works great. For my skin at least.
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August 26, 2007

Pros:

I noticed instant results. Within two days my skin was noticably clearer, and it helps prevent new breakouts.

Cons:

Very strong, and can be drying if you dont use a moisterizer. I just put on moisterizer after I use it and I am fine.

this is a great product. i highly recommend it.
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February 2, 2017
I LOVE this product!
This is literally the only and I mean ONLY drug store cleanser that has ever worked for me. I have tried Cetaphil, other Clean & Clear products, Neutrogena (you name it). All of them broke me out, no matter how good the reviews were for that product. So, I've pretty much just been using Bioderma for the last three years and gave up entirely on American drug store products. The only down side here is that it can be hard to find on Amazon sometimes and it takes a few days to ship - so if I'm in a pinch and need it asap, I'm in trouble unless I want to pay for expedited shipping. Needless to say, when my boyfriend brought this home from the store (desperate to clear his skin) I was very skeptical. However, after just two days of using this on his face, I could see a HUGE reduction in active acne and his redness even seemed to calm. Since my skin is hyper sensitive to products, to the point where almost nothing works for me.. I was hesitant, but decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did, because this product has seriously impressed me. Not only does it NOT break my sensitive skin out, but it also actually does what it says. It clears my acne & reduces redness! My skin has never looked better since I started using this product. I don't have ANY active acne anymore, which is a miracle for me. I even like the scent and the tingly feeling on my face when I use this cleanser. I will say that after my active acne was cleared, I reduced my usage of this product around every other day or so, as it can be a tad drying if used often.
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

leaves skin feeling soft and clean
tingly feeling
clears my skin
a little goes a long way
it works after im done washing my face

Cons:

drys my skin out (but i just use a moisturizer so thats not much of a problem)
burning feeling if left on for too long

for 10% of benzoyl peroxide, thats a lot so i have to make sure that i wont use too much. to be correct, i have actually been using this product for 5 weeks and i saw results in 2 weeks! i cant get over how amazing this stuff is its like a miracle in a bottle! lol using it 3 times a day isnt too much, and you can definitely tell that its still working after you have washed your face because you can still feel the tingling afterwards. it does dry my skin out but i have found out that olay is a good moisturizer to use with this and thats what i am doing. since i have combination skin i have to use these products more in other places(nose, forehead). my acne is the worse on my forehead and thanks to this product there is nothing left now. the tingly feeling is true, and i actually like it. it makes my face feel clean (and then it also feels like my face is in a bowl of ice cold water lol) i leave it on for exactly 1 minute and then rinse it off otherwise it will start to feel like its burning. and i let it air dry (even though im probably not supposed to) but i dont any of my towels bleached because it will bleach them (trust me). i used to use the neutrogena pink grapegruit facial wash and that broke me out terribly so i HAD to find something else so i went outside of the neutrogena brand and found this sucker :) im telling you, these two products are miracles for my skin and they have done wonders....if i could send before and after pictures i would
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October 13, 2011

Pros:

Inexpensive
Little product is needed each day
Works as intended

Cons:

Burns a little if it gets on lips or too near eyes
You need to follow up with a moisturizer

This product works for my adult acne. Its reduced redness, I haven't had a breakout since I starded using it and my skin feels great! Twice a day doesn't overdry when followed up with a good moisturizer. (Cetaphil is excellent) I highly recommend this product.
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October 5, 2011

Pros:

it works well for me
i love the smell

Cons:

none

This cleanser saved my face from the awful after effects left by proactiv. This will be my only cleanser now.
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