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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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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October 10, 2008

Pros:

Helps clear skin.

Cons:

I found it hard to blend in completely. There would always be white residue leftover.

I don't know why anyone who's using BP would choose this product over gel-based products, that go on smoother, and are just as effective. I have to say that Dan's BP is still the best I've used.
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June 23, 2008

Pros:

Drys out some acne, non-irritating.

Cons:

Doesn't completely rid your acne, it has yet to fully rid even one of my pimples, it makes them smaller, but it doesn't make them go away.

Expensive for such a little tube, try something else.
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June 27, 2014
DO NOT BUY THIS. WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME. Invest in Acne.org's products. Seriously.
I used this product along with the strict steps of the Regimen for ten weeks. With this product came no results for my severe acne on my forehead. Instead, my acne got worse and worse within the ten weeks. In addition to my acne looking terrible, this product left a disgusting white mess on my face every time I used moisturizer or even water on my face. But even most importantly, I spent proabably almost $100, maybe more on this product, because the puny 0.75 oz only lasted me not even two weeks, and paying $8 for 0.75 oz that did not help my face whatsoever did not make any sense. SO I BOUGHT ACNE.ORG's Benzoyl Peroxide treatment and my face started clearing IMMEDIATELY. Please, do not put yourself through months of depression and debt like I did just because this was available at the drug store. Buy the Regimen.
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August 28, 2013
Good product just not for me

Pros:

Works quick
reasonably cheap

Cons:

dries skin

I bought this product out of pure desperation, I was attending an important event the day I purchased it and had a few pimples on my right side. I quickly applied it in the morning about an hour later I noticed a lot of the redness had gone away and so had some of the swelling. Leaving behind just dark slight bumps where the pimples were. It did over dry the skin when I used a thick amount across my cheek (since I have acne all over it), so be aware of that since it is Benzoyl Peroxide. Anyways it calmed down my acne for that day and a few weeks after, but it did not eliminate it, in fact after a couple of weeks it got somewhat worse. So i stopped using it. I do recommend this product for people with mild acne, but if your acne is more on the severe side (like mine) you should probably use something else.
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May 18, 2013
Some pimples disappear overnight though it might leave a little scar (because the pimple doesn't vanish) but it really calms down redness and make your pimple bumps either smaller or go away at least after 2-3 days of use.
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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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August 7, 2011

Pros:

Relatively inexpensive
Seemed to help with smaller break outs

Cons:

VERY DRYING
I found that leaving it on overnight left me with red blotches on my skin in the am

I am kind of iffy on this product. I have mild acne, usually only experiencing break outs the week prior to my period. I found that while this product did in fact dry out the pimple, it would often leave my skin red and irritated, almost impossible to conceal with makeup, which was often more embarrassing than the breakout itself. It was also very drying, leaving my skin flaky in treated areas. Basically, the product may help reduce the size and longevity of your pimple, but battling the redness and dry skin is almost worse.
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August 27, 2009

Pros:

Works fast and prevents breakouts

Cons:

None

I don't have severe acne, only several pimples that come up every now and then. I use it before bed and it's completely gone the next day. I only use it when I need it. It works great for me!
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June 1, 2009

Pros:

gets rid of small zits quickly, easy to use

Cons:

drys out skin, gave me a rash on my chin

This product is good if you don't break out a lot, and for small zits but don't use it too much or it will dry out your skin and cause it to flake
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