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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22.9%
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11%
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8.3%

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October 9, 2006

Pros:

works!

Cons:

none

used this after proactive f-ed up my face...don't use proactiv please, when i first used it it was great, but then after like 3 weeks i started getting pimples on top of pimples it wassssss horrrrible....this helped clear me slowly
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August 5, 2013
It's the best if you're not going to use Dan's

Pros:

2.5%!!
Does the job
Absorbs relatively quickly

Cons:

Balls up when you moisturise

I live in the UK so ordering Dan's benzoyl costs A LOT (eventually I splashed out and I was glad I did) but a pharmacy near me that imported some stuff from the U.S. stocked this and I got it (the only other benzoyl I could find on the UK Market was Quinoderm 10% which I used for a couple weeks until I found this so the 'hardening effect' had already worked on me so I did feel the itchiness/burns/etc. from this stuff). It's a small tube and one lasted me about two weeks but it does its job. The only thing that's bad about ti is it kind of 'comes off' when you moisturise. It balls up and makes moisturising HORRIBLE!!
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August 14, 2012

Pros:

-Good for stubborn pimples under the skin
-Pea sized amount is all you need
-2.5%

Cons:

-Small tube
-Cream based instead of gel
-leaves a white residue when applying makeup/sweating

Overall this product wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. Like the product says, you should only use 'on the spot' instead of a topical treatment for your whole face. I like the fact that it is 2.5% instead of 5% or 10% (which most over the counter products are). It works well with sensitive skin if you use a very small amount.
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September 13, 2009

Pros:

takes irritation and redness levels way down
makes pimples smaller

Cons:

may dry face over time of use. -use a mosturizer, simply!

i had very bad acne over the summer. all along my law line. cheecks, chin, sides of face. big -not small, red, irritated-looking pimples. i was using clearasil forever and it never did anything. i thought i had to use stuff that was harsh and "tough" so my acne could be "washed" away, but over the summer i actually came here and heard about the 2.5 ben over 10%. i was intrigued and found this product as a substitute for one of the regimen steps. ive never used neutrogena before, just always clearisil. so, i bought this and neutrogenas acne wash and BAM! big difference after a week with noticible improvment everyday. i had scars on my face from always messing with them, but this made my scars vanish. so for me after a week i was all clear. youll see results in as little as over night! this product is great. get it! you wont be disappointed. i love my face now! and can go out without make up if i wish i dont have to worry about what pipmle i have to cover with my make up or whatn
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September 6, 2009

Pros:

well it's not a quick acting thing, takes like hours, over night use would be good, but it's only for ON THE SPOT ACNE, not a face wash or a face cream

Cons:

Can never prevent breakouts,

Average! 5/10 may or may not work! end of story...
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July 22, 2009

Pros:

It usually works well, and it does not irritate my skin. It helps to get rid of larger pimples.

Cons:

I still have breakouts frequently, although they are not as severe as they are without the bp. It dries out my skin if I don't use a moisturizer. It's also way too expensive.

It is not perfect, but it works better than other spot treatments. Though it will not cure acne, it will definatly reduce it.
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April 2, 2009

Pros:

Does actually stop pimples in their tracks, and prevent them getting worst and bigger. Good for ridding of pimples fast.

Cons:

Does dry out skin, and because the product is benzoyl peroxide, scarring may occur. Also, may rid of existing pimples, but does not prevent new ones.

Perfect for people with occasional pimples, but not serious acne =(. Use sparingly, but definitely use on problematic pimples! If looking for something to rid of a pimple fast... On-The- Spot acne treatment is the way to go.
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February 26, 2009

Pros:

works good

Cons:

irritating if too much is used

I bought this so i can follow Dan's regimen.. two days after using it my skin is burned,itchy and EXTREMELY dry, no matter how much lotion i use.. i also continued to break out after using it but i guess that usually happens upon using a new product.. my skin is clearing but the burn is not going away.. im going to stop using it for a week and see what happens. if you have sensitive skin DO NOT use as much Dan used im going to be using way less from now on hopefully it will still work
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February 26, 2009

Pros:

Works GREAT! At least for my skin. You can see a change in "young" pimples the day after you apply it. Portable in its small tube. Has virtually no smell. Worth the money. Didn't sting or irritate my skin unlike other acne spot medications that do.

Cons:

Too small, wish they made a bigger tube. Since it is benzoyle peroxide, you MUST follow directions and GRADUALLY use it on your face. As in once a day in the beginning, and then slowly moving it to two or three times a day.

Works great. I think it's the best acne spot treatment out there so far.
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January 27, 2009

Pros:

It dries out your pimples , specially the red ones, it kills bacteria as claimed.

Cons:

It dries your skin severely, it leaves very red spot. After one month and a half i have black scars left from this product.

I never had that much acne, since i was exfoliating with the st ives scrub. After i few blemishes 3 i used this. It made my life a living hell. My 3 pimples got dried out. But i was left with 3 big horrible scars.
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