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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December 26, 2010

Pros:

Good for spot treatment and getting rid of smaller pimples.

Cons:

Doesn't work for larger (cystic) pimples.
Doesn't get rid of clogged pores.
It is a little drying (even though I have oily skin).

If you have one or two pimples that you are trying to get rid of a few days before an important event, this is good for that occasion. However, I would definitely recommend sticking with the Regimen and AHA+ to get rid of acne on your T-zone and cheeks like I have.
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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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July 15, 2008

Pros:

Itmade my skin feel clean and soft. it had a nice fresh scent.

Cons:

It only worked the first week or so, but after that my was breaking out again.

It makes your skin feel good, but it probably only works for light acne.
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February 9, 2010

Pros:

Reduces the size of pimples and redness without drying it out. Smells ok.

Cons:

When you put it on, it feels like you need to put on more because it takes a while to absorb into your skin. You're going to end up finishing the whole thing within a month.

I'm a dude. So this is the only product I use on my face. You have to apply a lot(on affected areas) twice a day for it to work.... They need to make more products that has all in 1 stuff because I have no time for anything else.
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February 28, 2008

Pros:

Basically scentless except for a pleasant cucumber-y note; does not irritate my sensitive skin.

Cons:

It doesn't seem to make a big difference in my acne.

Ineffective for me, but you may want to try it if you have very sensitive skin.
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November 10, 2008

Pros:

Works well at clearing pores and preventing acne, makes the skin look great and smells great. It is a great moisturizer as well.

Cons:

None

This is a great treatment that wont bleach your clothes.
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December 1, 2009

Pros:

Made my face feel clean without overdrying

Cons:

Did not clear pimples

This product helped me keep some of my 'monthly' acne away-especially when I was feeling all hormonal. It did not clear existing acne whatsoever.
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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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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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