Clean & Clear : Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free

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Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Methyl Gluceth 20, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth 10 Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Menthyl Lactate, Steareth 20, Steareth 2, Fragrance (Parfum), Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, BHT.

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

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November 28, 2011

Pros:

Very moisturizing
0.5% salicylic acid, which is really not too much if you're already on the BP and you're a regimen veteran.

Cons:

If you're getting used to the regimen, I don't suggest starting off with this moisturizer. Find a moisturizer that doesn't have an active ingredient unless it's SPF. Benzoyl peroxide AND salicylic acid probably will be overkill if you've got sensitive skin or if you're getting used to the regimen.

I do not use the Clean and Clear brand. I use the CVS brand because Clean and Clear tests on animals. But the CVS brand is pretty good, I think. It smells really good and it doesn't leave me greasy. At first, it'll seem like it is. But if you give it 5 or 10 minutes, it'll dry to a nice, sort of matte finish. Actually, this stuff on its own can clear your acne up if you've got a very light to...maybe moderate amount of acne. You're still gonna want to use SPF with salicylic acid because it's an exfoliant. Pretty good if you want a basic bare bones moisturizer with a little kick of acne fighting power.
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April 12, 2010

Pros:

-It was on sale.
-Nice bottle.
-Convenient.

Cons:

-It made my face peel off.
-It made my face feel wrinkly when I made face expressions.
-It dried out my face overall.

If you don't have much acne, it is probably the worst moisturizer EVER. It dries out your face and it makes your face feel very wrinkly. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE LITTLE ACNE.
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May 4, 2011

Pros:

-felt fresh on face
-smelled nice, although I've been reading not many people liked the scent
-moisturized somewhat
-toned down redness of acne a little (not anything extremely noticable though)
-isn't oily; matte finish

Cons:

-"burned" my cheeks (turned bright red)
-burned when applied
-doesn't seem like it would clear up acne much, if so very slowely

I though this little moisturizer was a great idea when I bought it. The first time I used it I spread it on my whole face, and I used 2 full pumps of it. Well boy did I do something wrong, my cheeks were burning like a mofo and they turned bright bright red. But, the next time around I avoided putting it on my cheeks and it seemed to work pretty well. I would also suggest not using this on the skin around the eyes either, only where you need it mainly. I have yet to try this with makeup on, and it is far too soon to tell if it has improved my acne any. The .5% salycitic acid doesn't seem very promising though. Overall, I guess it does moisturize, and my skin wasn't flaking or anything, so it does what it's suppost to.
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April 20, 2010

Pros:

-None

Cons:

-Oily
-Causes Breakouts

Hii x] Used this for such a short time as it just made my skin breakout, oily and was horrible product!! I do not recommend this at all, in fact i recommend Simples light moisturizer which is based on vitamins and is great for acne! DO NOT USE !!! THIS SUCKS !!! lol :X
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January 23, 2010

Pros:

-It has salicylic acid~
-its a gentle moisturiser
-available internationally
-moderately cheap
-Really good with Benzoyl Peroxide
-Recommended to dry and oily skin.. (My brother has dry and I have oily skin yet it works for both of us!!)

Cons:

-My acne gets red but after I apply sunscreen it gets better...
-Stings a bit but my brother who also has acne like it..XD
-Stings moderately with BP

I am Asian and I have oily/combination skin and I suffer from moderately severe acne. I found this site and I decided to start the Regimen but I live in the Middle East so i decided to get some of products from a nearby supermarket. I didnt like this moisturiser at first because it stinged and I changed my moisturisers alot but I always end up using this one... I buy BP from my pharmacist and together they create a good combo.. In the morning, I apply BP, Dual Action Moisturiser and non-comeodogenic sunlotion,(I change sunscreens alot,,) It creates a good combination and I recommend it to young adults of all skin types.. I really want to use Jojoba oil with this because I heard it is really good with moisturiser...
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December 29, 2012

Pros:

Refreshing, feels very light, doesn't make skin oily, helps dry skin, leaves skin soft, no scent, cooling sensation, doesn't clog pores, inexpensive, works well under makeup, comfortable, helps fight spots, sinks in skin, calms breakouts, you can feel it working, nice texture to it, very moisturising.

Cons:

None.

I use Clean & Clear Dual Action Oil-Free Moisturiser which is branded by the same name but given by some of the reviews I think it may be slightly different from the one I purchase in the UK, compared to the one you can purchase in the USA. It's genuinely the best moisturiser I've ever used and I will continue using it. Great for soothing acne and reducing spots as well as keeping skin healthy and soft!
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July 26, 2010

Pros:

-Feels great on skin
-Lightweight, feels like my skin absorbs it nicely
-Does a great job moisturizing my skin

Cons:

-Makes me breakout

I live in a very dry climate (desert) and it is unbelievably difficult to find a reliable moisturizer. I bought this moisturizer hoping it may be the solution. It feels very great on my skin and I like the fact that it has salicylic acid so it helps battle acne. I have light acne, but for some reason, whenever I use this product I wake up the next day only to find myself with new spots on my face. I want to like this product, I really do, and it feels so good on my face and it actually does a good job moisturizing, but all-in-all my face breaks out the next day. I will recommend this product, you should try it. I just think I should pass on it because my skin hasn't been reacting to it the way I would've wished, but maybe you may have better luck. And for the price, its not taking a big chance
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August 14, 2008

Pros:

It's not too expensive and it isn't greasy i usually have to put a couple layers, but sometimes my other products still cause flackiness.

Cons:

you have to do a couple layers and can be expensive after time

its a good moisurizer and doesnt break my skin out and doesnt clog pores, it feels really fresh, but have a heavy moisurizer on hand for emeergencys
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February 1, 2016
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i like this porduct been using this for a year its moisturizing my skin and doesnt clog my pore and not cause acne
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February 16, 2012

Pros:

-tingly feeling
-helped acne very slightly
-softens skin temporarily

Cons:

-does not do much for acne unless you have very light acne
-dries out areas with dry skin
-doesn't have sunscreen

I used this product for about a month and then stopped because it didn't seem to be doing much for my breakouts. I have combination skin, so the moisturizer seemed to work for my T-zone (forehead + nose). But when I used it on my cheeks, it dried them out. So I would only recommend this product to people with either normal or oily skin with very light acne.
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