Neutrogena : Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub

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Active Ingredient:
Salicylic Acid (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Polysorbate 60, Steareth-21, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzotriazolyl, Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Cucumus Sativus Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Menthol, Microcrystalline Wax, Benzalkonium Chloride, Yellow 5, Green 5, Blue 1, Fragrance.

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March 29, 2013

Pros:

- smells amazing
- gentle!!
- it really does work

Cons:

- I run out of this like crazy!

This is the bomb! I've seen nothing but good results from this scrub so far. My facial acne has been getting worse over the past weeks (not due to this cleanser!), so I've been going caveman on my face. However, I've been using this on my upper back, chest, & shoulders and my bacne/chest-ne is COMPLETELY gone!! Woo hoo! Side note- I leave it on for about 1-2 minutes before washing it off, I think it works better that way!
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September 5, 2011

Pros:

Good smell
Tingly Clean
Sloughs off dry skin
Cleared up forehead bumps

Cons:

Need to rinse really well
Lip breakout

For six dollars I feel like I got my money's worth. After investing in a $36 skinceuticals scrub wash, and seeing no improvement, I decided to have fun and try a cheap one. It isn't a cure-all but I am happy with the results so far. After 2 weeks use I have noticed the small bumps on my forehead have gone down. Acne around my lip has been more (but could be due to hormones). I once learned that forehead acne is from stress, chin from hormones and cheeks from nutrition/food intolerance.
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October 19, 2009

Pros:

Smells nice

Cons:

Does not clear skin at all. This is the worst my skin has been in a long time.

Pricey for something that does not work!
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July 30, 2011

Pros:

- smells good
- CHEAP
- not to harsh on my skin
- doesn't irritate my skin
- doesn't burn
- #1 MAKES SKIN FLAWLESS! NO PIMPLES!

Cons:

- NOTHING!!!!

This Product is amazing. im 18 years old. i've had horrible acne since i was 13. I used everything in the world you can think of. ONE DAY i used this product because i was hoping this was the one. and it was! just put water on your face. put the scrub anyway except your eyes . of course. rub it in . i use my my palm(on my cheeks) wash off. go to sleep. ( or wake up ) my skin is normally oil. but this ance scrub controls it more than any other product without making your skin irritated. TRY IT . ACNE STRESS CONTROL? i agree, pimples and new pimples are no stress for me now. USED THIS PRODUCT MAYBE FOR A WEEK . MY SKIN HAS NEVER BEEN SO CLEAR IN 5 YEARS.
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April 18, 2012

Pros:

really helps clear up skin
makes skin better than you started with
reduces redness
inexpensive for a face wash

Cons:

none :)

Try it, you have nothing to lose! If anything, it will decrease the number of pimples you have! go buy it. I love this wash. It never lets me down.
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February 5, 2012

Pros:

Fast acting

Cons:

None

So glad I tried this cleanser! It actually keeps my face sooo much clearer! I use the cream cleaner in the morning( it is the only cleanser that has the glycolic acid in it) which is very good for your skin and I use the power-gel cleanser at night because it takes your makeup off better and foams up for that clean feeling! I also use the 3-in-1 hydrating treatment. I have searched and searched for something to clear up my skin! I feel so much better about myself.. You've got to try it! I have very sensitive skin and it's works great on my skin! I hope this never gets discontinued!
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July 24, 2010

Pros:

Clears MOST acne.
Smells good.
Feels refreshing.
Doesn't irritate my skin.

Cons:

Doesn't clear ALL acne.

This is a really good product for people with LIGHT acne. It cleared about 90% of my acne. My skin is slightly oily and I have light acne. This product helped reduce my acne and oil on my face. I would recommend this for people with light acne and oil production. Also the smell is great right before bed to fall asleep smelling this!
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August 23, 2010

Pros:

It smells nice.
It feels great.
I love products from Neutrogena

Cons:

causes break outs and redness after using for a while.
Too harsh for my skin.

First off, I have oily skin. I bought this scrub because it works for many people and generally Neutrogena's products work great for me. However, this one was an exception for me. My skin had been healing very nicely after I stopped using Proactiv and started using natural products. After I started using this, I did not see much difference it made to my skin. Generally, everything seemed fine. A few weeks later I noticed that I got new breakouts the morning after I use this scrub, so I stopped using it but I wasn't sure whether they were caused by this scrub. A month after I stopped using, I tried using it again on my relatively clear skin. I woke up to find breakouts and redness. I guess I am unlucky that this is not a product for me.
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September 4, 2011

Pros:

works overnight
makes skin soft
doesn't dry out skin
doesn't smell bad

Cons:

you must use it constantly or else breakouts will return

I bought this product a few days ago with breakouts all over my nose starting to combine with the breakouts on my cheeks and forehead. I really needed a product that would work fast before my acne got severe. I saw the commercial for Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Gel and I stress all the time so I thought mabey this would work. The first night I used it I saw no difference mabey it was even worse. The next night almost all of it was gone and my skin looked great! I will defiantly continue to use this!
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March 26, 2010

Pros:

Keeps skin smooth by exfoliating, refreshes skin, keeps skin clear

Cons:

None.

This wash is great! I rely on this stuff. Before I started using it, I couldn't keep my skin exfoliated enough--I use Retin-A and the skin needs to keep shredding otherwise it just makes the breakouts worse, with the dead skin sticking it your face. This stuff does that without irritating my skin (and I have really sensitive skin). My skin feels so soft and actually completely clean after use.
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