Neutrogena : Microclear Skin Clearing makeup

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3.2
49 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (0.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Silicon Polyether Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Matricaria (Chamomilla Recutita) Flower Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Lactate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone-11, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, PEG-8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Ethylene Brassylate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea. May Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.

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November 5, 2014
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So I read all of these reviews that others posted saying don't waist your money and it sucks but honestly you're just going to have to try it yourself I started using it my freshman year in highschool and I am now a sophomore in college, I've tried tons of different foundations because I'm a makeup junkie but I always go back to this one. It matches my skin by far the best, it helps my skin, and it's a great natural look. Now on the other reviews saying oh it comes off thoughout the day and oh it didn't work, I wonder if you even read the directions?? Because it says right on the bottle to cleanse your skin, cover the area, 1-3 times a day, and if using prescribed achne products to ask your doctor. Also I don't find it oily because it also says SHAKE WELL before every use. Common ladies read your labels. I absolutely LOVE this makeup and I have recommended it to others such as friends and family and they love it. I work at Ulta Beauty and we don't carry it but I love it more than even the $35 makeup so stop saying it's expensive when it's like $12 (;
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June 4, 2012

Pros:

Reduces shine/ oil
Reduces pimple sizes
Great light/light med coverage
Helps with light redness i have
Can use alone

Cons:

None for a liquid :) Tho, First one i got was a shade too light

Use a hydrant first for smoothness. At first, I only used their pressed powder Then I started buying this close to a yr ago in med beige and its been one of the 2 types of foundations I use! I had moderate-severe acne & now i have light/ moderate :) LOVE this!
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September 5, 2011

Pros:

-doesn't clog pores
-blends over skin nicely
-helps reduce pimple size

Cons:

-doesn't work as fast of as a spot treatment, but still helps!

I think this product is amazing, because even when most makeup hides your breakouts it clogs your pores and makes you breakout even more. Not only does this not worsen breakout, but it even heals pimples while you wear it. Since I have very sensitive skin I only wear this makeup and will never wear anything else!! Life savor!
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April 19, 2011

Pros:

clears up acne/prevents breakouts
covers existing acne
looks nice/no shine

Cons:

sometimes doesn't blend well or looks orangish
not available in many drugstores :(

Because of this make up I went from having moderate acne with occasional flare ups to severe, to having mild acne with occasional flare ups to moderate. I don't use anything else on my face except a mild cleanser, blush, and sometimes a medicated concealer. It's freedom! lol This product definitely works for me! I was too embarrassed about my acne to go without foundation, but foundation always made my acne worse! I'm so grateful for this product, because now I don't have to choose!
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April 8, 2011

Pros:

-Does NOT break you out.
-Has salicylic Acid.
-can give u a sheer, medium and or full coverage.(depends how u apply it)
-wont clog pores

Cons:

-Doesnt treat acne problems
-Not so many shades.

This Product claims to help get rid of Acne. I have to disagree. It DOES help from not giving u acne like some foundations do. This foundation will give you a matte finish. If u apply with your hands it gives u a more sheer- meduim coverage. If u apply with foundation brush more of a medium coverage and with a sponge a full coverage. I totally reccommend this , I only wear conelear under my eyes with this product. I really like it. I have very acne prone skin, and when I wear this product it does not make me break out such as my other foundation Ive tried from the drug store called "photo ready". Which makes me brake out. This foundations iACTIVE ingredients are salicylic Acid 0.5 %. I dont remember how much this product is but it is very cheap. And one of the best foundations from neutrogena. (: Enjoy.!!
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December 7, 2012

Pros:

weightless foundation
Really Works!
Matches my skin tone perfect!

Cons:

none:)

This is my second day using this foundation and i love it!! It started clearing my skin on the first day I think I've found my new foundation for forever:)
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September 30, 2015
Loyal customer!
Will never switch to another foundation. Ever! =) Great coverage on acne scaring and helps skin stay acne free.
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June 15, 2015
Neutrogena without a doubt
If I do use makeup I use Neutrogena Skin Clearing. It doesn't hide in a thick matter, but it does hide well. Wash your hands before using it, and only apply on pimples rather than ALL over the face. It doesn't clog my pores and I've noticed it dries out the pimple rather quickly. I do not leave it on for more than a couple of hours, and can honestly say it doesn't make me break out after using it. Which I have had other makeup do.
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April 15, 2010

Pros:

This is the only makeup I've tried that does not induce a breakout. Choose the right shade and it covers acne marks & blemishes beautifully. It looks natural-- like you aren't wearing makeup. Try applying a lighter shade on blemishes first, if needed, then cover with a shade that matches your skin tone.

Cons:

None.

Looks natural, covers flaws well, does not break me out and is reasonably priced.
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July 28, 2016
Every Highschool Girl's Daily Routine
Like a poster below, I also began wearing Neutrogena SkinClearing Foundation in my sophomore year. It is incredibly light! I literally got such positive compliments on my complexion that I felt compelled to admit I was wearing foundation. They did not believe I was wearing foundation! Honestly, though, I can't really tell if it is clearing my skin from acne, but it covers well and I do not believe it is causing any MORE breakouts. One negative against it: it runs dark. I am a tan to olive skinned caucasian and I where the LIGHTEST shade (number 10 - ivory). I had a friend, who has extremely fair skin, for whom the lightest shade foundation in this line and brand did not match at all. So, to conclude, I think this foundation is excellent and highly recommended for high school girl's as a light and natural coverage, however, I do not recommend it for those who are extremely fair skinned. Good luck!