Clean & Clear : Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free

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3.8
264 Reviews

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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January 11, 2011

Pros:

Greatest thing I have ever used for moisturizing my face AND getting rid of my acne. I can feel it working on my face. I gets rid of those pimples I hate near my nose and I dont have to wipe anything off or get my hair wet

Cons:

It makes my face look too shiny but other than that it's great

I would tell everyone to use it. If you live in the Midwest or places you constantly have dry skin use this product.
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March 20, 2007

Pros:

With regular, continuous use my face really did clear up. I have very acne prone skin, and I've always assumed that heavy benzoyl peroxide was the trick. But I was wrong. The mild salicyclic acid with a moisturizer cleared up my face in no time.

Cons:

The moisturizer doesn't make me oily, but, after several hours I sometimes get mildly shiny.

I used to go to the store all the time; buying different creams that consisted of both salicyclic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Those creams would all help fight the pimples I already had, but I never could find the "miracle" drug that would help prevent (and clear up) my war-torn face. I even tried oral antibiotics which didn't do much. But then I found this product. This produce won't really help you fight that big pimple on prom night, but with daily use, soon you will see less and less breakouts. I still get the occasional pimple, but most of the time, my face stays relative clean and clear. You can even feel the product working when you put it on---it tingles.
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November 28, 2016
Perfect for buffering Tazorac
I'm in my mid-50s and still have to work hard to manage acne, a life long challenge. I found by trial and error over many years of dealing with tough hormonal acne that blending this with Tazorac (almost 1:1, a bit more of the Dual Action) as part of my night-time routine has been a critical key to my success. My skin is completely clear, smooth, and not overly dry or greasy, and I have very few lines. I think the low level of salicylic acid is just enough to help the Tazorac get deep into my pores and the moisturizers seem very neutral and just enough to buffer the powerful action of the Tazorac and keep my skin happy (I found using it by itself was counter productive). I go to one of the nation's top dermatologists in Los Angeles who works with many celebrity clients. I've tried every expensive prescription, "only available through dermatologists" and OTC product you can name, and keep coming back to this magical combination. When I'd break out, I'd stop everything and go to bed with just the Dual Action on my face plus spot treating blemishes with a stronger 2% salicylic acid product or End-Zit drying lotion. I also use the Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser every night to get my makeup off (again, after trying more fancy stuff and coming back to this over and over), and then wash a second time with an anti-aging or more gentle cleanser to reset my skin (washing twice if you wear makeup is essential, one to cut through makeup and the second to treat). In my routine I also use a gentle glycolic acid cleanser in the morning, two different Paula's Choice toners (one morning and one in the evening), and Dr. Lin's benzoyl peroxide Acne Spot Treatment (another inexpensive miracle product) as an all over treatment every morning before sunscreen. I use various masks occasionally, and the Nia 24 scrub about once a week. I have a light olive complexion that is pretty sensitive, and bear in mind I've used Rx retinoids for over 25 years so my skin has a built up tolerance. I pray this product will never be discontinued!
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November 24, 2013
Clean and Clear Dual Action Moisteriser

Pros:

Oil-free
Cheap
Moisterises very well while still non greasy

Cons:

Packaging

Hi! I am a teenager with oily skin that can sometimes get very dry and aggrevated (this is due to me being a competetive swimmer, as the water dries my skin out). This is the best moisteriser i have ever used! It is light enough for me to wear during the day and it sinks into my skin incredibly quickly. But it is also moisterising for me enough to use it in the evenings when my skin is usually red, dry and looking rather angry. I wake up in the morning with moisterised yet non-oily skin. Previously i had tried many moisterisers to try and combat my acne and found them to be drying to my skin. I have also tried moisterisers not geared towards acne in an attempt to cure the dryness. But this just clogged my pores and caused me to break out. Although this product does not cure my acne it certainly does not break me out or contribute to it. Finally i have found something that works! Hope this helps xx
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July 10, 2013
Best Moisturiser Ever.

Pros:

Helps fight Acne
Evens out complexion

Cons:

Doesn't actually moisturise great

The Salyclyic acid in this helps make my skin super smooth! It gets rid of any flakiness whatsoever and doesn't burn at all.
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August 17, 2011

Pros:

The only thing I have ever used that has literally made my skin perfect even during my period and sport season

Cons:

Can sting a little if used after a toner, but doesn't irritate skin

Best acne moisturizer, isn't greasy or oily
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January 19, 2011

Pros:

skin soaks this up like a sponge, does help with acne, love love love it. not too greasy though and sets my powder makeup well too.

Cons:

none for me personally

for those who say its greasy, don't use so much. i use just a half dime or so on each side of my face and a little on forehead and nose. they key is to use a little and let skin soak it up and use more if needed. Ive been using this stuff for a few months and its wonderful. helps cause i use Oxy facial stuff and neutrogena facial scrub together ( oxy one day for acne, next neutrogena the next for acne and to exfoliate dead skin cells ). this combo works well for me but i still have some problems. we cant all be perfect i guess lol.
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October 9, 2010

Pros:

It gives that refreshed feel to my face. I use it on my hands & arms and its clearing a few dark spots i have from past bruises.
Wheres your common sense people?! Its got acid in it of course itll burn your eyes its got acid in it.

Cons:

Haven't found 1.

Wheres your common sense people?! Its got acid in it of course itll burn your eyes its got acid in it.
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February 17, 2010

Pros:

Moisturizes face without causing it to become oily throughout the day. Prevents new breakouts from forming. Gives skin a soft and smooth feel.

Cons:

No SPF in this moisturizer.

This product works very well at preventing new blemishes while moisturizing dry skin. This product works best when used with other cleansers and creams also by Clean & Clear.
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August 31, 2009

Pros:

makes skin as smoooth as a baby's butt, clears acne, smells amazing

Cons:

none yet

i LOVE this moisturizer, its amazing, one pump is all you need. i use it both day and night and when i wake up the next morning my skin is so smooth and some of my pimples are not as big, either! i would deffinetly reccomend this product. (p.s.-got iton sale for 5.00! :D)
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