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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37.6%
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24.1%
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10.2%
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7.8%

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August 5, 2013
It's the best if you're not going to use Dan's

Pros:

2.5%!!
Does the job
Absorbs relatively quickly

Cons:

Balls up when you moisturise

I live in the UK so ordering Dan's benzoyl costs A LOT (eventually I splashed out and I was glad I did) but a pharmacy near me that imported some stuff from the U.S. stocked this and I got it (the only other benzoyl I could find on the UK Market was Quinoderm 10% which I used for a couple weeks until I found this so the 'hardening effect' had already worked on me so I did feel the itchiness/burns/etc. from this stuff). It's a small tube and one lasted me about two weeks but it does its job. The only thing that's bad about ti is it kind of 'comes off' when you moisturise. It balls up and makes moisturising HORRIBLE!!
September 13, 2009

Pros:

takes irritation and redness levels way down
makes pimples smaller

Cons:

may dry face over time of use. -use a mosturizer, simply!

i had very bad acne over the summer. all along my law line. cheecks, chin, sides of face. big -not small, red, irritated-looking pimples. i was using clearasil forever and it never did anything. i thought i had to use stuff that was harsh and "tough" so my acne could be "washed" away, but over the summer i actually came here and heard about the 2.5 ben over 10%. i was intrigued and found this product as a substitute for one of the regimen steps. ive never used neutrogena before, just always clearisil. so, i bought this and neutrogenas acne wash and BAM! big difference after a week with noticible improvment everyday. i had scars on my face from always messing with them, but this made my scars vanish. so for me after a week i was all clear. youll see results in as little as over night! this product is great. get it! you wont be disappointed. i love my face now! and can go out without make up if i wish i dont have to worry about what pipmle i have to cover with my make up or whatn
February 26, 2009

Pros:

works good

Cons:

irritating if too much is used

I bought this so i can follow Dan's regimen.. two days after using it my skin is burned,itchy and EXTREMELY dry, no matter how much lotion i use.. i also continued to break out after using it but i guess that usually happens upon using a new product.. my skin is clearing but the burn is not going away.. im going to stop using it for a week and see what happens. if you have sensitive skin DO NOT use as much Dan used im going to be using way less from now on hopefully it will still work
August 7, 2008

Pros:

-Doesn't irritate my skin at all
-Clears up acne
-Doesn't hurt when I put it on

Cons:

Can't think of any right now
The smell could be better, actually.

This is my system: When I shower, at night, I use clinique extra strength on my face, chest and back to get rid of dirt and other crap on my skin. After my shower, I put the Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment on my face, chest and back. I only use the Neutrogena at night, once a day so to not irritate my skin. Within 5 days after using this system consistently, I saw improvement in my blemishes. They seem to be going through the whole cycle more quickly. However, you can't stop using it for a few days after doing it consistently because it can cause the blemishes to return quickly. I love this stuff, and I would recomend it to anyone with moderate acne. I don't know if it is strong enough for severe acne. But, seriously, try it!
August 2, 2008

Pros:

Does make my skin really red, dosen't makes me fleck, dosen't burn! Helps manage my skin.

Cons:

The container is small. I'm keeping track of it so I will know just how much I will need with the amount I use.

I had to stop using my prescribed med, so I needed something FAST! I found this, and I think I might just switch over to it. I don't feel the need to hide when I first put it on, let my original stuff, I actually look good. Best of all it seems to help my acne almost as good as my 5% bp stuff. Becuase it's not harsh, helping my skin to look great!
July 4, 2008

Pros:

Works good for me, reduces pimples in a day, and their clear by day 2 or 3.

Cons:

a little expensive for a small tube, but it lasts me awhile.

i dont put this on my whole face, just a little on my chin, and a little on my forhead. so it lasts me around 2 months. but it works good at keeping me clear.
March 10, 2008

Pros:

not too irritating, can get it at my local drug store,

Cons:

cream based, small, too expensive

when compared with Dan's BP, i have to say that this loses. Dan's is cheap, its gel based so it goes on clear and dries quickly, and you can order larger quantities. For people who are apprehensive about buying online, don't be. Give Dan's product a try. If you really prefer the convenience of running to CVS and picking this up, then go for it. Its a good product.
August 10, 2007

Pros:

it really works!!! seeing clearer skin day by day!

Cons:

makes your skin very dey

Buy it! if you have a zit or pimple you want to get rid of!
January 30, 2007

Pros:

Really works

Cons:

Can dry skin

After about aweek of using this product, my skin appeared really dry and flaky. It felt the same way too. It appers that this problem is also effecting some other people who responded. The way I stopped this was by using Cetaphill before using the On-the-spot. Now my skin looks better than ever.
July 14, 2009

Pros:

GREAT!!! WORKS FAST!
-I put on some before bed in combination with proactice
-works better than the refining mask

Cons:

dries skin fast!!!!
Kind of coats skin with clear layer

GREAT PRODUCT!!! ill put this on in the early afternoon after the proactive has settled in, then at night, once at about 7 and once before bed. It really works fast. You see a diffecerence in about 1 day of use. It does dry skin VERY quickly. that actually irritated my skin once and made it worse but all in all great product!!