Neutrogena : Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

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Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (2%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, PPG 15 Stearyl Ether, Glycolic Acid, Steareth 21, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Lactate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Matricaria), Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Panthenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzotriazole Butylphenol Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Benzalkonium Chloride Solution, Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Fragrance.

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

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September 25, 2007

Pros:

Really easy to use
was really effective for my skin

Cons:

smells weird
I kind of had to use a lot

I liked the way it lathered on your skin. however, i did have to use a lot. If I only used a little bit, it would dry out my skin. I kind of coated by skin very well. It worked really well for me and got rid of my forehead zits. I wouldn't really recommend it for something more than moderate acne.
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June 27, 2009

Pros:

Reduces acne very quickly (in a matter of days).

Cons:

It doesn't completely get rid of my acne - I still get breakouts often, but they are usually small and not so noticeable. Also, this product really dries out my skin if I don't moisturize.

I have fairly sensitive skin and have had no luck with products containing Benzoyl Peroxide. I've tried a lot of over-the-counter cleansers, but this is the only thing that really makes a dent in my acne. I'm still looking to find a more effective product, but all in all I don't have many complaints. Also, some have complained about the smell, but it doesn't bother me a bit.
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May 18, 2009

Pros:

I had mild but consistent chin acne and some folliculitis on my back that was getting worse with sweating a lot in yoga classes. This product cleared up all the "bacne" and most of the chin acne. I noticed a difference right away.

Cons:

The smell reminds me of a dishwasher.

The detergent-like smell is well worth the effects of reduced acne and better skin. I have used other salicylic acid products that have been more harsh and not worked nearly as well as this one. I have very sensitive skin and have not had any problems.
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June 20, 2008

Pros:

Inexpensive, good cleanser

Cons:

Can be drying, cleans well, but does not necessarily clear acne

I think this is a good cleanser for acne-prone skin. This is the first over-the-counter cleanser I have used that did not make my acne worse. With the combined use of Retin-A I have seen a signficant decrease in acne.
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February 19, 2007

Pros:

smells nice, nice tube

Cons:

it dries the crud out of your skin

my bottle seems to be runny, so i always have to flip the tube over and then open it, or else the product just runs through the opening. it does keep my pimples under control, but it DRIES THE CRUD OUT OF YOUR SKIN!!
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December 31, 2007

Pros:

seems good for mild acne, clears up redness.

Cons:

must use consistently.

On my first bottle of the product. Salicylic seems to be the best treatment for my mild acne. This face wash does help, but seems to be best when used twice a day. (morning and night) If used once a day, I didn't see much difference.
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July 10, 2009

Pros:

clears whiteheads

Cons:

it smells really really soapy and alot of times is very irritating for my skin

i had tons of whiteheads on my forehead and this product cleared most of them up. i still have acne but not as much as before
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April 11, 2009

Pros:

It helps with existing acne, keeps face soft.

Cons:

Doesn't prevent acne from forming, needs to be used consistently, not the best smelling product

I noticed a difference in a week after i started using it. It made most of my pimples either go away completely, or made them much smaller. I'm not really all that happy with how it smelled, but it could have been a lot worse. I love how my skin feels after I use it, it's so soft!
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