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

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3.5
673 Reviews

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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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August 6, 2012

Pros:

Works great for sensitive skin.
I could tell a difference in a couple of hours.

Cons:

Small tube.
Burns a bit.

I had really tiny red pimples/zits mainly on my nose and forehead, but it did help a lot. I could tell by just a couple of hours that it made a huge difference. I do recommend this product very much!
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May 30, 2012

Pros:

i used it on my pimple and it worked within 2 days!!

Cons:

doesn't work as fast as they claim!

it was cheap and still a quick fix, I recommend it!!
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May 23, 2012

Pros:

-If you feel a new pimple coming and spot treat it for a consistant amount of time the pimple will NOT form!
-It cleared up inflamed pimples and black heads for me
-Didn't over dry or irritate my skin like other products have

Cons:

-Dries very fast upon application USE MOISTURIZER!!
-Must use consistently

This product helped clear up my skin almost completely. It doesn't necessarily prevent new acne from forming but it spot treats very well and I only get occasional pimples every now and then. In addition, only one pimple will form rather than two to three. I'd definitely recommend this product. **I was using an oral prescription which might've helped my skin but my skin didn't clear up until I used this product...the products given to me by my dermatologist never had these types of results**
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May 7, 2012

Pros:

reduces pimple size
works within a day, such as if you apply it at night, by the morning the pimple will be less inflammed

Cons:

after continous use, skin becomes irritated
balls up if you touch face after application

It does do the job, but when i was using it, it really bothered my skin and even after i took it off, my face would itch for the whole day. Maybe that was just me... for the most part it did reduce the pimple size. so now i only use it once in a while when i need it
March 17, 2012

Pros:

-Minimizes the size of the pimples
-Dries out pimples really fast
-Reduces redness around the pimples
-Does not leave any scarrings

Cons:

-It might take awhile to heal the blemishes completely.

People, before reading this.. You need to know that Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment is only effective on your pimples. So in order to achieve flawless results, here's a summary on my skin story/tips.. I've had pimples all around my chin and a few on my cheeks. And it really annoys me alot and least to say that i have no confidence to face people directly. So i gave myself a month to heal my acne, and it's been just 4 days. And i must say, my acne has been improving without additional pimples popping out. And my complexion has become real smooth and tighten. Here are some of the tips that i recommend for any skin types.. (Especially for people who has severe acne and wanting to heal more naturally without the need to spend loads.) 1) Use a suitable cleanser to cleanse your face thoroughly, ALWAYS wash your face with warm water as it opens up your pores and wash away the excess oils and dirts. 2) Make sure to GENTLY pad on your face with a clean towel. 3) Boil a pot of HOT water. You can use mint or green tea leaf to soak into the hot water. If you don't have any of those, just HOT water will be fine. Make sure it's extremely HOT so that you can use it to steam your face. Just find a comfortable positiong/place for you to steam your face and make sure you'd be careful not to burn yourself. Steam about 5 to 10mins. After that, wash your face with cold water. So that it closes your pore. 4) This is optional but i'd always find it pretty useful. Take ice cubes to rub over your face for about 3 to 5 mins. By using ice cubes on your face, it can reduce imflammations if you have pimples and tighten the face. And rmb to dry your face before toner & moisturizer. 5) After the basic skincare rountine, use NEUTROGENA ON-THE-SPOT ACNE TREATMENT. Rmb not touse for your whole face, just on the areas that needs to be treated like pimples or spots. So i hope these tips can help you guys! Good luck!
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September 20, 2011

Pros:

Works quickly
Removes redness
Reduces swelling

Cons:

Price
Slightly drying

I came across the regimen about a month ago. I have tried soooo many things and spent sooo much money trying to find products that would work for my skin. I decided to first purchase On-the-Spot before purchasing Dan's BP (just to make sure I would have the same results I've heard so much about). I used it twice a day following Dan's regimen and I couldn't be happier. My skin has never been so even toned and clear! I first cleanse with Cetaphil gentle cleanser, then (after waiting five minutes to dry) I apply the 2.5% BP. I finish it off with Cetaphil lotion. Since the tube is so small (.75 oz), I decided it would be more beneficial to order Dan's BP. Hopefully it will work just as well! My only complaint (aside from spending eight dollars for a tiny tube) is that it is slightly drying. But a good moisturizer should help that. There is a slight burning sensation as well, but it's not painful. It kind of feels like a minor sunburn. As I continued to use the BP, my skin got used to it and the burning sensation disappeared after time.
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July 8, 2011

Pros:

Not to dry, works fast!!

Cons:

None

It really works for me. I've seen some reviews that said that it burned, well I don't know how bad they're skin is but for 5 people that I know and use the product it doesn't burn at all.
June 10, 2011

Pros:

Reduce Redness
Heal Fast

Cons:

Dry and may irritate the skin for first time user

I just bought the Neutrogena On the spot Treatment for less than one week, i can see that the pus came out after two days of applications, which is more effective and faster than other medicine i tried, However, skin may be dry and flaky, thus moisturizer is recommended to use.
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May 3, 2011

Pros:

Spots do dissappear if used daily , soaks up extra oil , convinient to carry around

Cons:

Dries skin , leaves it white and flaky

Use it ! Works well. Just keep some face cream handy.
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February 20, 2011

Pros:

- Works at treating as well as eliminating acne
- New vanishing formula dries clear

Cons:

- Creamy consistency makes it a little hard to spread around the face but this shouldn't be a major problem if you use small amounts at a time
- Pricey for a .75 oz tube. I go through a tube after two weeks.

This is a great BP product. There probably isn't one better except for Dan's BP but I couldn't buy that because my parents are wary of online purchases. It dries your skin very quickly but moisturizing (I use Cerave) should do the trick. It made my face red the first week but that's to be expected at the beginning of the DK regimen. I use the full dose of BP at night and much less in the morning since I'm already clear (I had light acne before the regimen). If you can't get Dan's BP, definitely give this a try!