Neutrogena : Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment

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Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) (Acne Treatment). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG 8, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract (Cucumis Sativus), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Lactate, PEG 75 Stearate, Ceteth 20, Steareth 20, Trideceth 6, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Sclerotium Gum, Laureth 23, Laureth 4, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride Solution, Potassium Hydroxide, Green 5, 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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28.8%
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July 9, 2009

Pros:

Clears up all acne blemishes, Dry's quickly, Doesn't dry out skin, Smells pretty good.

Cons:

Cap is hard to screw on.

Fantastic if you have dry skin and want to get rid of acne.
May 4, 2009

Pros:

Smells nice, works ok

Cons:

Does not work well over time.

Have used for about 8 - 12 months on and off and when first used worked very well in both keeping my acne at bay and moisturizing my skin. Now, seems that it doesn't do anything for my acne, but continues to be a decent moisturizer.
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March 12, 2009

Pros:

~Leaves skin soft
~Reduces redness and swelling
~Skin is truly hydrated and in balance

Cons:

~Some pustules were seen after a few days
~Could be a bit thicker consistency, but it easily spreads anyway

A very good product with little cons that are easily outweighed by pros. I had used Rapid Clear Lotion for about 3 months and it worked well in the beginning (not as well as this, though), but later it seemed as if it was not doing anything. I hope this one lasts a bit longer, or else I will have to search for something else, like Proactiv.
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February 26, 2009

Pros:

light, controls acne, smells good

Cons:

It is not a moisturizer!!!

OK i love love love this stuff! But you have to know how to use it. It is not a moisturizer (or i wouldnt use it as one..) Put it all over your face at night, and it doesn't treat your acne, it prevents it. It works really well, and goes on smoothly and smells amazing!
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January 27, 2009

Pros:

Feels nice on skin n it feels like ur skin is cold ha..

Cons:

umm.. none really..

bottom line, is that u use this 1st, then 2 others, u can buy it anywhere but I got mine at Wal-Mart n yea it was bout 15$ 4 the whole set.. anyways, the kit keeps your skin 4rm being too red thats bout it.. if u want systs or big things like that to go away, I recommend the Zeno aka zit zapper lol.. u can get it at any drug store.. but anyways, it works good 4 the redness.. n does'nt burn your skin.. real easy on it.. anyways, I use alot of things b4 but this is'nt gud 4 moderate-real severe acne.. only gud 4 low case acne, to like keep your skin smooth n soft n scrub a lil pimples u got, but not alot.. I have alot of methods.. I've had real bad acne but it's finally calming down.. like, sit in the sun 4 bout 30-45 minutes each day if possible on a mat or sumthin, that really cleared my acne good n is fast.. n natural ha.. email me if you'd like to many more methods..leifsjohnson@[link removed]
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November 5, 2008

Pros:

It last long and reduces some redness

Cons:

Takes a -long- time to show effects.

I used it for about two weeks and it really didnt do much for me. Maybe thats just me, but I stopped using it and well not much of a difference. Its an alright product for someone with patience and/or doesnt care how long your acne will clear up =]]
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November 4, 2008

Pros:

- Lightweight, great day formula, works for me, lasts a long time

Cons:

- No result at first, had to wait for them =/, does not always get rid of all pimples (if I have a big one, I use Garnier's SOS Pen over it), tkaes a long time to rubs in, occasional flakiness

At first, I bought this product a few months ago. It didn't work, even though I persisted for around a month. My regime back then was cleanse with Cetaphil, apply, and repeat during night. I got impatient, and bought Clean&Clear's Advantage Spot treatment, which sorta worked, until I decided I didn't like the stinging feeling. A month ago, I decided to use this as a day formula, and the Clean&Clear as a night formula. That made my acne clear up a bit, more, though I did still breakout. I decided to throw the Clean&Clear out, and just use this. The regime I was is the same as the one I did when I first bought it, but now it works. I have no idea why it didn't work before. My acne is only on my forehead, and a few months ago, I just let my bangs hide my pimples. I still do that during school, but whenever I don't go out, I pull my hair back. Maybe that helped. I'm not sure. My forehead is much better now. It only has red marks that I have to get rid of now.
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September 24, 2008

Pros:

Makes skin feel very smooth and moisturized. Smells great. Easy to apply.

Cons:

Doesn't do anything for acne. Expensive.

It could work for people with light acne, or someone just looking for a great moisturizer. For acne control? Not so much.
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September 6, 2008

Pros:

silky, light consistency, very gentle, effective on mild acne

Cons:

doesn't really exfoliate, added scent

It's so gentle that I can't believe the concentration of salycilic acid(2%). It moisturises enough so that I don't need any additional moisturiser. I don't think it works as an exfoliator though. Anyway, it's a great moisturiser for those who have whiteheads or mild inflammatory acne.
July 29, 2008

Pros:

No breakouts, very light and non greasy, great for day use, peels skin so my scars have been fading very gradually but noticeably over past 6 months.

Cons:

Long time to rub in completely, flaking gets a little out of control after a while, does not work when used alone, not crazy about the fragrance.

I've been using this in combination (but NOT AT THE SAME TIME AS) with Neutragena's On-the-Spot Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% (I do not use the BP as a spot treatment, but as Dan says to use it with the two zig zag lines and smear all over the face). The BP I use at night, and I use this Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 stuff with the 2.0% Salicylic Acid in the day time. I cleanse before applying in the morning with a generic brand of Cetaphil cleanser. I then fill two fingers full with one straight line of this stuff. Sorta made up my own regimen and it seems to work. I gently rub in and then moisturize if needed. Using it in combo with the BP Works better than using this alone, or the BP alone. For flake control I gently rub off excess skin as I cleanse and use my ~6% Zia Natural Skin Care Sulphur mask when it gets out of control b/c that seems to help get a lot off and is also part of my personal regimen. I am acne free for the majority of the time until a certain time of the month arrives...
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