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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23.4%
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6.3%
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3.6%

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November 18, 2016
Pretty good.
I've been using these twice daily for around 7 years now. They're really good for evening skin texture, brightening and getting rid of dry skin buildup and some clogged pores, but they don't seem to prevent my hormonal breakouts anymore. My skin looks better when I use them, so I use them for maintenance and bring out the big guns when needed.
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December 29, 2015
For Teens
Hi guys . So I have been dealing with acne since 7th grade .. It started out super light so instead of going to a dermatologist I went for the OTC medicine and this was my first acne product. I recommend this product for 13 and under who experience light breakouts. If you are 14 and up I recommend something a lot stronger !
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December 2, 2015
Great solo spot treatment/mild acne
These pads are def good at disinfecting and taking care of some clogged pores and mild acne. I would caution anyone who decides to get them to not overuse ..they can be VERY drying, especially if used every day. I personally wouldn't use them all over my face very often, since I get dry skin pretty easily if I over-treat. They are medicated enough for me to wipe on as a gentler/easy-to-travel-with spot treatment, or when my face is totally gross and I'm too lazy to wash it.
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May 22, 2011

Pros:

-Cleared Up Acne
-Fast Results
-WORKS

Cons:

-Dried Up Skin

I loved this! It does work for me but it did dry up my skin even though i have oily skin. So i only use it every 3 days. I recommend it!
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August 10, 2010

Pros:

- Stop regular breakouts
- Easy to apply and very portable
- Relatively inexpensive
- Clear my stubborn ones which is a bonus
- Do not dry my skin as long as you apply suitable moisturiser even now its winter in sydney

Cons:

- Dry my skin (around mouth area) only once after the very first use but all good after the 2nd
- highly recommend to stay away from eyes and mouth areas as most reviews claim it could dry your skin out

Background: I have regular acne problems since 15 and even now I have regular breakouts (say around 4-5 noticeable ones every week) and VERY oily skin that my mobile gets oily after each use and will require at least 2 blotting papers every 2-3 hours in summer (oil not sweat) Comment: After the +ve reviews on acne.org forum, managed to get some from internet and tried for a week now. It works prefectly on my skin, even though it did dry my skin around the mouth area the very first use but it was all good after the second but a moisturiser is a must with this product i guess. Since i heard people saying this could dry out my skin, therefore i only use 1 pad per day after work/going out (i always feels like i could get dirt n germs after going out), the whole "jar" cost AUD9.00 including postage with 90 pads so it costs only $3.00 per month to me and this looks like a perfect solution so far. p.s. for those who cant find this products, try the largest online auction site - [link removed] and you should able to get from there~ good luck
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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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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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April 28, 2007

Pros:

Stopped future acne for a while.

Cons:

Used sensitive and regular, both made skin hurt, and peel.

I have combination skin, and did not ehlp scars at all.
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January 26, 2015
Perfect for my skin!
Have only used it ones and I'm already seeing good results!! I would definitely recommend everybody to give this a try!
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December 25, 2013
Good

Pros:

helps with blackheads

Cons:

weird smell

Hurt really bad when my acne was more severe, but it's all good now. It feels tingly when I put it on. I think it helps, but I started using vinegar and lemon around the same time so it could be that instead.
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