Neutrogena : On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula)

I used this for about 2 weeks before I placed my order for the Acne.org regimen. I followed the Regimen very closely, allowing my face to dry then applying a pea sized amount to infected areas the first 2 weeks then "amping up the dosage" as directed. It worked wonders for me. My hideous, cystic lesions gradually subsided and the scars slowly began to fade. I had severely clogged pores on my lower cheeks, chin, and forehead, resulting in uneven texture/bumpy skin--this helped clear that. It's pretty obvious it would work (it's Benzoyl Peroxide, in a cream), but since it's true that the skin does grow immune to it quickly, it's imperative that you apply a little more product each time you use it. This ensures you are allowing your skin to use the cream's max benefits. DOWNSIDE: the cream formula makes it crazy drying. Do not recommend for those who want to apply make-up daily. You'll look like a dried-out cactus.

Yes it is cheaper and more readily available than determatalogist prescription gels, but Epiduo or Differin (prescriptions) work better. However, it is the best working of the over-counter ones I have tried, and I use it between appointments if I run out of Epiduo.

Just don't do it! The fact is you will be wasting your money. It balls up and flakes off so easily. Not worth the time or effort.

I've only been using this for a couple of days. The morning after using this on the first night with generous amounts of aloe vera gel, my reddish bumpy skin seemed tightened, significantly smoother and slightly less red. After washing my face however, the tightness did not last, a pity there. This also did not dry out my pimple very effectively though, because it is still there and not dried at all. BUT, it did smoothen my bumpy(nodules i think) skin, which was a relieve. Anyway, I will try this product for a longer period and get back to review it again. Last words: Not bad, i'm hopeful!

It is excellent if you are looking for a long term effect. The 3 months I have been using it. My acne outbreak has reduced so much.

its good jus use a mosturiza afta and ull be good. takes a few days

PEOPLE your not suppose to put this all over your face because it dries up ur skin thats why its callled ON THE SPOT read the directions and i put it on my cheek and the next morning when i washed the product off my skin was brown and was flaking it was horrible but it went away in about 4 days ummm this product overal is a great product that dries the pimple well! this does not prevent breakouts people it just gets rid of the ones u put it on so ya

Over the past years I've tried this product and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I always suffered from moderate acne since my teen years, and the first time I tried On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, it seemed to work perfectly fine. I would stop using it because it was to the point where my skin was completely clear and it was only making my skin dry. Acne came back (of course) for a few times and I went back to use this product, but like I said there were times when it wouldn't work at all and had to use something else to treat my acne. Right now Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment is SLOWLY working again(been using it for a month,) but just last night I decided to try baking soda as a mask (3 times a week) and Apple Cider Vinegar as a toner as well. I just put it on my face last night and already saw improvement. The days I don't use baking soda, I'll keep putting On-the-Spot Acne Treatment... see how it goes!

it was fine, not great, not horrible....i borrowed it from my aunt, and it didnt come out very well from the tube...but...yeah, i wouldnt buy it

I am 25 years old have been dealing with acne for over 10 years now. I really thought I would be through with this once I was about 20 or so, and while it is more controllable now, it has not gone away completely. I've read studies that when BP oxygenates the skin, it produces free radicals and when used over long periods of time can be incredibly damaging. I decided to switch to Retin-A Micro, BHA 5%, and using Vitamin C serum under my sunscreen to help treat my acne and reverse some of the previous damage I've done with BP. However, my skin was breaking out. I would have a few days of clearer skin, but it would never be consistent like when I use BP. So, given all this information, I still went ahead and started incorporating BP back into my regimen every other night. My skin has dramatically improved but I've used BPs for so many years. It's sad to have to choose between clear skin and free radical damage.