Neutrogena : Extra Gentle Cleanser

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Water (Purified), Glycerin, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Isohexadecane, TEA Cocoyl Glutamate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG 20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice Root), Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, BHT, Geranium, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben.

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

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March 15, 2011

Pros:

Very moisturizing, skin feels extremely soft, doesn't irritate my skin, very gentle, clogged pores are coming to a head/clearing most likely because I'm no longer stripping my skin with SA products and scrubbers.

Cons:

Stung my skin at first, but face is getting used to it.

I was under an extraordinary amount of stress last year which caused my face to erupt. I've been using products with SA in them and they were stripping my skin, causing even more oil production and clogged pores. I've never had a problem with my skin, so of course this was all very devastating. I began searching for a new lotion and came across Neutrogena products; I wanted something that would not aggravate my extremely sensitive skin but that would get it clean and moisturize it. I do believe I've found that in this cleanser. I've been using this for 4 days and already see a marked improvement in my skin. My pores are closed or reduced, clogged pores are becoming unclogged, my skin looks brighter and feels like butter. It saddens me to think that, if I had done a bit of research last year, I could have nipped my acne in the bud, but I appreciate this product so much more now that I have struggled with my skin. I'm excited to see the improvements in my skin as I continue using the product. Oh, I'm also using the alcohol free toner as well as the oil free moisturizer for sensitive skin.
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February 19, 2011

Pros:

- VERY gentle
- Cleanses well without completely drying out skin (like medicated cleansers tend to do) or leaving a residue
- Fragrance free (there is some smell but I like it)

Cons:

None!

Some people complain that this feels more like lotion than a cleanser but I love this smell and texture (The Cetaphil cleansersmelled too harsh and was too liquid-y for my taste). My face does sometimes feel dry after washing but this is because I use a lot of BP and washing away the moisturizer makes my face feel dry. Sometimes my face looks very pale afterwards but I've learned that those are dead skin cells and I gently wipe them off with a tissue when my face is still damp. I've been using this cleanser as part of the DK regimen and my skin is completely clear (I put that my acne is light but that was before I got on the regimen, four weeks ago).
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May 1, 2010

Pros:

everything! :)

Cons:

the smell is kinda like a body lotion... :/

i will definetely buy this in the future!
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February 3, 2010

Pros:

Nice texture

Cons:

My skin stung while using it, and made my skin break out waaay more than usual. (Read bottom line to see why).

I used SpectroGel before I used this product, and Spectro was also extra gentle on my skin. The Spectro worked great, but I decided to give this a try. However the Spectro was so gentle that my skin got accustomed to it, so when I used this porduct, although it is supposed to be gentle, it stung my skin quite a bit (every time I used it; even a month later). And it made me break out, a lot. Before I used this, I used to get around 3-5 pimples a week, now I am having a lot, lot more. But again, it all depends on your skin type so give it a try.
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September 3, 2009

Pros:

it's great remover i love it!

Cons:

i was up set coz i could find in the drugstore

try it ,it's worth it
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September 1, 2009

Pros:

It makes my skin soft,It doesn't dry my skin at all,easy to use and it clears up my acne. Oh it smells good too. its also very afordable.

Cons:

None that I can think of,

Its great,easy to use...it takes an idiot to not know how to use it. It clears up your skin without drying it out,and it evens your skin tone. And its very affordable.
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April 26, 2009

Pros:

Very gentle, doesn't irritate skin or leave it dry after cleansing, and I had no issues with this causing breakouts. It's also cheap and widely available-- which is fantastic!

Cons:

It's not too great if you're trying to remove make-up, but I don't tend to wear much at all, except for special occasions, so that wasn't a real issue,

I love it! It's so gentle and reliable-- if I try a different product and it does horrible things to my skin, I know that I can always return to this product. I would even go so far as to say that it has helped clear up my skin-- I was using such harsh crap on my face before and it did my acne no good. Using gentler products helped clear my moderate acne. It's still not perfect, but it's better.
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April 20, 2009

Pros:

Cleans really well despite not lathering, doesn't sting eyes even with direct contact, removes makeup better than about 20 other cleansers I have used, reduces redness immediately

Cons:

This product has really helped me out I have no complaints.

I urge anyone dealing with moderate acne to try this! In a week my skin went from oily and dry spots with lots of pimples to really even and balanced, and is more clear than it has ever been. I think less must be more when it comes to facial cleansers. I am never switching to any other cleanser.
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March 31, 2009

Pros:

Cleanser is extremely gentle, but still cleanses the skin. I gently massage it into my skin for 20 to 30 seconds to remove makeup and oil... and my skin is not irritated.

Cons:

You do not get a lather, nor do you feel squeaky clean, therefore it may lead some to believe it is not working.

Great cleanser. Inexpensive and easily accessible at nearly any drug store. Removes dirt, oil, and makeup, without irritating your skin. I would recommend this to people who have extremely sensitive skin, such as dry skin with acne and/or rosacea.
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February 23, 2009

Pros:

It is non-irriatating, mild, and fragrance-free.

Cons:

It is like using pure lotion to wash your face with. It just never made me feel like my face was getting truly clean with this stuff. So, that was a major turnoff.

This product has no cleansing agents in it all that I have noticed. It is something that is mild, however it seems to be too mild for it to really do anything beneficial towards one skin. Overall, I do not recommend this product as it simply is the equivalent of using lotion on your face to cleanse it with.
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