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

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3.5
527 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.

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20.3%
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24.1%
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7.8%

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June 30, 2007

Pros:

I use neutrogena now about a week and my face cleared up

Cons:

very small tube

it works
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January 23, 2017
Just Okay
At first I thought this spot treatment was working but after sometime it really wasn't doing anything but drying the skin around the pimples rather then the actual pimples. It didn't cause any redness which was nice but I recently started using tea tree oil as a spot treatment and it actually drys the crap out of pimples but does cause redness for myself around the pimple. BTW I used this bp for around 7 months. So I gave it enough of a chance , I would recommend spot treating with tea tree oil over this product.
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June 20, 2016
Kinda works
It works like any spot treatment should. Because for me, a spot is my entire face, I apply this to my entire face. Sometimes if I don't rub it in well enough, there will be a residue. My face doesn't dry out too much with it, but it is used to BP heavy products.
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October 25, 2011

Pros:

Minimizes acne

Cons:

Doesn't do anything for white heads or large acne. Dries out skin way way to much tiny bottle expensive

It is good light acne but it is very drieing
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August 28, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up a huge zit on nose after a few hourly applications ( i HAD to make it go away ) and it reduced the pimple! thanks so much, if not i would have gone to school with an angry, fiery pus filled huge pimple on my nose (the terror)

Cons:

Doesnt smell as good as rapid clear 8h gel, kinda pricey..

I would use it for cysts, and occasionally those pus filled ones. But if its more serious i would use the 8h eliminating gel instead..
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December 28, 2008

Pros:

it reduces the size of pimples a little

Cons:

•can irritate skin
•pricy for a small tube
•dries it out!!!

it doesnt neccesarily work...it just dired my skin out!!
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September 9, 2008

Pros:

-very effective
-non-irritating
-doesn't dry the skin

Cons:

-small tube for such a high price

It works. It is expensive, but that's what you will have to pay for something that works. I found that this product doesn't burn or irritate my skin nearly as much as the Benzoyl Peroxide did. It is effective, however must be used religiously. If you apply the treatment every night it should clear your skin within a few weeks.
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June 20, 2008

Pros:

Good at drying out smallish bumps.

Cons:

Very drying and didn't stop a new fairly big bump from forming during daily use. WTF?

I followed the regimen. I wash with Cetaphil and sometimes Salicylic Ice Wash, then use the on-the-spot and use Olay Complete moisturizer trying to imitate the videos but I still flaked like crazy. During the regimen a new bump formed. It's really good are removing the top layer of skin. Pretty good at drying out existing pimples. Awful at stopping new ones from forming.
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May 29, 2008

Pros:

Works,kinda

Cons:

Drying,I developped allergy to it initially,but I guess I was using too much. Seems less effective over time.

I used to have clear skin all my life,but developed huge cystic zits two years ago,all of a sudden. I thought they would clear up by themselves and focused on changing my diet,it worked a bit.My diet was very low in vitamin D and calcium,so I started to drink milk and it helped to keep the zits under control. But since the beginning of this year my acne have become a nightmare.I searched the internet,found Dan's site and started to follow the regimen. Initially I applied Neutrogena BP,it worked,but it made my skin look burnt. It was so red,so irritated,I had to take anti histamines to reduce the itching. I stopped using it.Neutrogena products don't agree with my skin,which is on the oily side. I started Murad and along with murad products I used BP again.Murad's skin perfecting lotion is so good,it takes care of the drying part.I am happy with the result.This week ,for some reason my acne has gotten worse. I have heard that acne gets worse before it gets better.I sincerely hope so.
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April 16, 2008

Pros:

Works fine, help contains breakout.

Cons:

Slight irritation, makes your face slightly dry, expensive for a small tube. Doesn't really have a nice fragrance. Used finish fast even if you're just using 1/3 of a finger amount.

Since it's white, you seriously need to have a pack of tissue around to wipe that "white sweat". It's clear when you sweat. So, in any case, use it at night is better instead of using it when you're going out. For some, it might be slightly irritated on your face and itchiness. Some will feel the dryness as well, for me I felt that and my skin felt tight as well. It's expensive though for a small tube, you will probably finish it if you use it everyday in a month, one time every day. Over at my country, it's around SGD11 but it sure works and together with other product for my CSR progress is well under my budget.
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