Stridex : Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free

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3.8
111 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Salicylic acid (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance, menthol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA.

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September 8, 2010

Pros:

Inexpensive, effective, more convenient than a liquid cleanser, no water needed, doesn't over dry my face (I have oily skin)

Good product that has cleared me up better than most others I have tried, including Dan's Regimen. It didn't clear me up as much as I would like but it is a good product that is inexpensive and easy to use with little side effects (if you have oily skin)
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August 21, 2009

Pros:

gets off facial oils and makeup really well, when used with other products it helps to clear up mild acne

Cons:

stings a little bit if the pimple is open

its good when used with other products to clear up acne, it works great for getting off oils on your face because you can see it on the pad after your done
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August 6, 2009

Pros:

Container comes with 55 pads to last u about a month. Its alcholol-free so your skin won't burn as bad. And u actually see all the dirt and excessive oils after using a pad. Portable.

Cons:

Using more than two pads a day will result in a dryness of skin.

Stridex will work on mild to moderate acne, as long as u don't use too much.
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June 29, 2009

Pros:

Clears up well

Cons:

May irritate.

Pretty cheap, very effective for me. I put them on my face and let them sit until dry; this has worked wonders for me, and has left my skin less irritated than most creams. However, as far as I've noticed, it does very little along the lines of prevention, but helps clear up already-present acne rather efficiently. You must let them sit for it to work though; using them as described on the back of product hasn;t helped me. Side-note- if your skin becomes irriated or flaky, STOP.. this hasn't happened to me, so if this were to occurr, you obviously have a different skin type, and it'd be foolish to continue.
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March 20, 2009

Pros:

Gets into pores
Removes oil
Convenient (wipes) (portable)

Cons:

Doesn't reduse or eliminate acne at all

I use mine after gym and other activities to remove all the built up sweat but use diffrent products for my wash. Right now i am experimenting with a vinegar water soulution for my acne
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December 27, 2008

Pros:

Gets rid of dirt on pores

Cons:

Only gets rid of dirt on pores

It does a real good job of getting the dirt off the pores, however it really isn't much of a medication, so you should continue to use another medication that is meant to clear acne, not just the pores.
September 18, 2008

Pros:

It doesn’t dry skin.

Cons:

It works a little, but not nearly as much as I would hope. Creams seem to work better.

Not the best choice, but I really haven't had much luck with any kind of pad. I often use this to clean my face right before I apply Benzoyl Peroxide.
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August 2, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of the zits that I did have

Cons:

Made me break out more.

I have all these little zits on my face it looks so gross. When I first used it, it burned my skin like crazy I figured it would subside, but it didnt. It just dried my skin out like crazy, even after I moisturized, my skin was still peeling. I did wash my face before hand every time. Id use it as a spot treatment because it does work on acne, but its just too strong for my skin.
November 2, 2007

Pros:

Easy to use. heads. Great at preventing new pimples. Removes all facial scum (oil, dead skin, ect.) Easy to use (has a soft side and rougher side!). Barely stings/burns at all (definitely the least I have ever felt). Drys quickly. Very affordable!

Cons:

May dry your skin occasionally, but any good moisturizer eliminates this problem. Container has sorta small width. Has a smell, but I never noticed it when applied. Doesn't do much for cystic acne (BP works great for that though!)

This a very effective and easy to use product. So far in my 4 year battle with acne, this is the best I have used at preventing acne and treating current pimples. Keep in mind that I have been through many products, such as TriClear, Proactiv, Murad Acne System, AcneFree, and many other over the counter products. In my opinion, the perfect regimen is: 1- Wash with Dan's face wash 2- Stridex pad soft side on over face and neck 3- Dan's BP Gel on affected areas (or all over) 4- Complex 15 moisturizer on face and neck To quell what many have said below, this product is NOT harsh on your skin if you know what you are doing. You MUST use a gentle face wash (such as Dan's or Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser) and you MUST use a moisturizer (such as Complex 15). You will not have dry skin if you do this. Also, this product doesn't burn on the skin, and if it does for you, use the soft textured side and wipe in soft strokes.
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July 26, 2007

Pros:

inexpensive, doesn't overly dry oily skin

Cons:

doesn't work well on cystic acne (acne vulgaris)

avoid this product if you have cystic acne (acne vulgaris)
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