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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January 1, 2008

Pros:

This is great cream.

Cons:

None

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June 25, 2015
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Let me just say that I don't use this as a spot treatment, I use it on my whole face. I use it as the BP part of the Regimen and it works very well for me, but for some reason it makes my skin feel tight and cakey.
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April 15, 2010

Pros:

Does not leave my skin feeling sticky/oily.
Lightweight and fresh on my skin.
Reduces redness and smooths skin.

Cons:

Expensive for such a small tube.
If you use makeup, i would not recommend using this under your foundation. It causes the foundation to clump on the skin and looks flaky.

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!
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October 11, 2009

Pros:

It really drys out the pimple slowly removing it. It has not caused any reaction to my skin though mine is a very sensitive. I used to have red to brown marks on my face because of my pimples.With time it reduced the blemish on my face.

Cons:

It causes slight drying , which can be taken care of by using moisturiiser or using a scrub daily

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.
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August 30, 2009

Pros:

works pretty good

Cons:

leaves white marks and is kinda dryin

its good jus use a mosturiza afta and ull be good. takes a few days
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August 8, 2009

Pros:

Dries the pimple fast and reduces the size effectively it speeds the healing process

Cons:

Takes time to fully get rid of the pimple and dries out the skin fast

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
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July 15, 2009

Pros:

prevents new acne
dries old zits

Cons:

it might take some time to REALLY start working
dries skin big time
stings the first weeks of application

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!
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May 8, 2009

Pros:

Clears up acne quickly, in many cases overnight. Easy to find. BP gives me better results over all other RXs and OTCs I've tried.

Cons:

Premature Aging, Drying, Bleaches clothing

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.
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October 9, 2008

Pros:

it works really well i had a hugee zit that was nasty and i put it on that night and it worked so well that by the morning it was just a tiny pimple

Cons:

it costs a lot but it works soo well that its worth it

i love this product. it works sooo great. like serious it is my favorite ever. im soo glad i have it!
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September 16, 2008

Pros:

I put it on in the morning before school, and at night before I sleep, and it clears up any small pimple I get in about 5 days.

Cons:

It's lotion like, so it seems like it would be oily.

It's a great product.
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