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

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Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax NF, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Laurate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

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November 3, 2007

Pros:

Works ok for spot treatment. Showed slight improvement and it helped to dull redness.

Cons:

Way too expensive for small tube, does not spread easily over face

I've been using this for about a month, but now switching to Dan's gel. I feel it is way overpriced for it's small tube, especially if you're using it twice a day - it runs out fast. It seemed to work ok on some existing pimples, which is what this product is really made for - spot treatment. It didn't work well when applied over the entire face - it was hard to spread and I think I ended up irritating my skin more from using it instead of helping it.
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September 19, 2007

Pros:

Works well, gets rid of pimples faster and helps with redness.

Cons:

WAY TOO DRYNG for my face! It completely made my face go crazy and I was peeling so bad on my chin. I couldn't smile throughout the day b/c I it literally felt like my skin was about to crack. Didn't look to nice either, so I stopped using it.

Good as a spot treatment like what it is made for, definitely not the whole face. Although it claims it is gentle, it was too harsh for me and way to drying. People with sensitive skin I woudln't recommend, I learned that the hard way! My skin is still messed up b/c of it.
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August 19, 2007

Pros:

really small, worked on the small pimples and all. like little white heads here and there, maybe on every other blackhead.

Cons:

didnt really work for me. my skin got kind of "immune" to it quickly.

it will work on SOME of the breakouts i had, and it wont work on others.
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August 18, 2007

Pros:

I love this particular BP simply because it is non-irritating where as other products (Clearasil, Persa-Gel, etc...) use 10% BP. This is 2.5%; however, it is just as effective in fighting acne. It smells great and it goes on pretty clear. Buy it!

Cons:

I wish it would go on a little more clearer, but that is not a big issue for me. I've never had harsh acne. Luckily it is very very mild, but this keeps me from getting any future pimples. I also with the tube was as big as Dan's BP. 4 oz perfect

I will not between BP's anymore. I have tried many different BP's and I love this one. I give it five stars. It is fast acting and it smells great. I wish it came in a bigger tube, but that is fine. I am willing to pay $4.97 for it at Wal-Mart. By the way people, go to Wal-Mart. I can't believe that your paying between 7 and 10 bucks for this stuff. It's only 5 bucks at Wal-Mart. Happy acne killing!
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August 3, 2007

Pros:

It worked pretty well and it was very convenient because I could take it with me everwhere.

Cons:

It really dried out my skin. I would recommend using a moisturized afterwards.

It kept my acne under control. I switched from this product to Clean and Clear and this product ended up being better even though Clean and Clear had 5% B.P.
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May 9, 2007

Pros:

Frankly, it's working for me. As it's descriped on this site. Waiting for the Daniel Kern's regiment gel...

Cons:

Really too expensive! used up one tube every week. And it's balling up all the time. And it causes flaking. Sometimes people wondering what I have on my face... I have to explain a lot each time. Anyway, pimples are almost gone...

I think like its name, On the spot, it'll be excellent only for the "spot". When it comes to the general application on the face, problems are caused. I didn't try the Daniel's regiment at beginning, cos it's quite complicate to get it in China. But finally I ordered them this morning, Even including the UPS service, it would be much cheapper than the Neutrogena cream(here in China, we buy it at $8). If you're outside the US, I think it's not a bad idea to try this one first, just to see if the BP really works for you.
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March 7, 2007

Pros:

Great at clearning up existing acne and preventing future breakouts, it also seems to help oily skin stay matte.

Cons:

Small tube, and some irritation/flakiness (stings if used anywhere above cheekbones)

I find this is a great product for my existing acne, especially since the BP level is just 2.5% I've used SA products in the past, but they seem to lose their effectiveness on me after a while. This just keeps working, and it keeps my cystic acne at bay.
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January 25, 2007

Pros:

It keeps pimples away

Cons:

drys your skin up.

It works well, but it drys your so it's all flaky and gross. Make sure you have a moisturizing cream when using.
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December 31, 2006

Pros:

I used this first when I started the CSR. It worked very well. It also made my face less greasy.

Cons:

It beaded up A LOT. Especially when using moisturizer. I had to use a wet washcloth to get the excess off.

It works if you don't have any of the CSR gel on hand, but watch out cuz it won't absorb all the way.
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

it heals pimples without overdrying skin

Cons:

depending on how much you use, can make skin red and itchy

It's the one product that has alleviated my acne since accutane. Also, if you have a health spending account, you can reimburse yourself for the purchase of this product (or any acne medication, over the counter or prescribed). I would also recommend using a mild soap called vanicream, which is hard to find but can be ordered online (or purchased in CO Bigelow in Manhattan). I've started Duac (day 2), which has 5% BP. Will update you on the difference.
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