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.

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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20.3%
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24.1%
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10.2%
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7.8%

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June 17, 2010
this really helped to clear my skin and it doesnt dry out to much. I love it!
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October 19, 2009

Pros:

price

Cons:

scent

i've suffered with acne for years due to my hormone imbalance, have tried everything from birth control pills to proactive, nothing worked as well as this. i've stuck to neutrogena for almost a year now because the results are great. It controls new breakouts and cleared up the existing ones. I also noticed my face is not as oily as it was before using this product. I would definitely recommend you give this a try...for the price its definitely worth it!
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February 23, 2009

Pros:

It's efficient, has no smell, and it's cheap.

Cons:

For me it gives burning sensation.

This product is very affordable,and reliable for me. Really, there's no way a pimple is just going to disappear over night but, this product is about the fastest I used. It takes about 2 days rather than weeks to get rid of certain pimples.
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May 2, 2012

Pros:

It dries the bumps immediately
It helps keep the skin clear

Cons:

It dries to skin

It works'It is Great! I suggest it to anyone that needs to get rid of acne. All of a sudden 4 months ago I started getting these cystic acne bumps on my chin which were driving me insane!! I really started feeling self conscious about my appearance.
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December 16, 2015
Love it
It Really helps ! Almost the best product that worked for me .. I only use it for emergencies hhh .. Like when I have a special meeting or an important exam at college .. So I just use it the night before , and sleep assured that the next morning will be a clear start ;)
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October 13, 2015
Love. It's my old faithful. Seems more gentle than the regimen bp
I love this product! 2.5 percent is perfect. My face was clear with a few pimples here and there while I used Neutrogena Oil Free cleanser with 2% salicylic acid, then a toner with salicylic acid. Right now I am using a clean and clear version, but I'm going back to Neutrogena's stress relief calming toner, I believe it's called. Then I rub a little of this on. My lotion is usually clyndamicine, but that is prescription. When I am being more gentle, I use cetaphil or suave's cocoa butter lotion has been good to me for years. I usually put it on at night but sometimes I use it during the day. I've never had a problem with it under mineral powder makeup. I tried the acne.org regimen and it was good at first but I'm noticing irritation now. I've gone to using their bp and lotion only at night. I use the face wash occasionally. I fine that the salicylic acid wash and toner seems to gently exfoliate my skin, fading the blemishes over time. It's worth a shot. I'm having bad breakouts lately but I think I need to go back to my roots. I am finding my way to my old regimen bit by bit. It's cheaper and tried and true. I'm not knocking the acne.org regimen. I can see how it's helpful but I won't be buying another kit anytime soon.
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August 17, 2009

Pros:

gentle, easy to use, affordable

Cons:

does not work rapidly

Generally, it does work- maybe not rapidly, but when I put this on a zit before I went to bed, the size of that zit was reduced
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July 16, 2013
Quick fix if you've run out of the Acne.org treatment

Pros:

clears cystic acne if following the Regimen
aids in fading scars
clears pores

Cons:

not enough product for long-term treatment (tube is too small)
cream formula is too drying

I used this for about 2 weeks before I placed my order for the Acne.org regimen. I followed the Regimen very closely, allowing my face to dry then applying a pea sized amount to infected areas the first 2 weeks then "amping up the dosage" as directed. It worked wonders for me. My hideous, cystic lesions gradually subsided and the scars slowly began to fade. I had severely clogged pores on my lower cheeks, chin, and forehead, resulting in uneven texture/bumpy skin--this helped clear that. It's pretty obvious it would work (it's Benzoyl Peroxide, in a cream), but since it's true that the skin does grow immune to it quickly, it's imperative that you apply a little more product each time you use it. This ensures you are allowing your skin to use the cream's max benefits. DOWNSIDE: the cream formula makes it crazy drying. Do not recommend for those who want to apply make-up daily. You'll look like a dried-out cactus.
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April 18, 2009

Pros:

CLEARED UP MY SKIN
I have TRIED EVERYTHING!!
Only thing that has worked for me!

I USED 3 PRODUCTS... 1st step- MURAD CLARIFYING CLEANSER- morning and night (i did 2 washes with this at night b/c i wear alot of make-up and only 1 in the morning) 2nd step DDF GLYCOLIC CLEANSER- monring and night (i did 1 wash of this at night after the murad clarifying cleanser and wash in the morning after the murad cleanser) 3rd step- NEUTROGENA ON THE SPOT ACNE TREATMENT- morning and night (I used ALOT at night a very thick layer all over face and less in the morning to go under my make-up) I had very severe acne all over my cheeks and chin and this really did clear my skin. Now, if you have sensitive skin I would reccommend that you only cleanse at night to start.
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November 28, 2008

Pros:

Clears acne! It's a good emergency acne treatment. I had a big pimple right on my forehead. It was stark red and nothing would get rid of it. So I went to walmart and bought this. It was amazing! It made my pimple smaller just after 1 use!

Cons:

It comes in a small tube for $5.00. Sort of hard to apply.

BUY IT!!! It is a little bit expensive, but it's totally worth it. My big red pimple became smaller just after 1 use! It's a good emergency acne treatment. Don't buy the other acne treatments. Some of them have 10% benzoyl peroxide, but it irritates your skin! This one only has 2.5 % benzoyl peroxide, but it works just as well as a 10% one. Good luck! You're on your way to clear skin.
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