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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October 3, 2009

Pros:

It will reduce the redness of any problem that you have. I was using it to treat both acne and facial flushing.

Cons:

It does not prevent pimples from forming, it only makes them less red. It did not have much overall effect.

It is ok if you only have occasional pimples that you just want to make less noticeable. However, I found it to be really more a medication that hides symptoms than it is a cure or treatment. I would only recommend it if you don't really have acne, just a few pimples occasionally. When I first started using it, I had only occasional pimples, not really acne at all, and it worked fine. Later, when I developed adult on set acne, it failed to make any difference, even for mild acne.
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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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July 17, 2010

Pros:

- doesn't clog pores
- not irritating
- can be used under make-up
- light scent
- minimizes redness and size of lesions
- helps with healing

Cons:

- doesn't work right away
- needs some time to absorb
- you have to apply it 3 times or you won't notice much of an effect

I was using aveeno clear complexion for almost 2 years and it worked beautifully but it was always a little heavy on my skin and because its so expensive i (stupidly) used a bottle that may have been a little old and therefore full of bacteria which made me break out. I stopped using the product all together and my skin just hasn't been the same. i used to get one or two pimples prior to my menstrual cycle but i was now breaking out throughout the month. I went into shoppers the other day and saw this, it seemed to have a lot of the benefits I needed in an acne treatment. The first night i used it and it didn't seem to have much of an effect but as I continue using it, i can see my skin going back to normal again which is so relieving after struggling with mild acne for close to 6 months now. I am also in the period of the month where i would normally break out hormonally and its helping to clear up hormonal related pimples which I thought only the pill/antibiotic could do. if you have hormonal/mild acne and some patience this product will not completely eliminate your acne but will help you regain confidence and lessen the need for makeup and other products that irritate your skin.
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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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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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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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