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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August 20, 2010

Pros:

Dries acne FAST, makes face feel smooth, reduces redness.

Cons:

Very drying, small tube (expensive).

This stuff works. It's a miracle. I've used Proactiv, Acnefree, and all the expensive 10% PM creams. This cream has done more in one day that everything else did in years. I started using it this afternoon and by night, my face was much less red-looking. The pimples I had are dry and almost gone. My face feels smooth and I feel more confident already. I can't wait to see the results when I keep using it consistently. Just try it. Don't buy the intense 10% BP stuff. This stuff is mild and and makes skin feel amazing. Seriously, it's amazing. Just buy it.
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March 27, 2010

Pros:

*got rid of all my acne with in 48 hours
*dried up all unwanted oil
*prevented new acne from forming
*you can buy it anywhere
*not to pricey
*on open acne it gives a sizzely feeling so you can feel it killig bacteria (does not hurt)

Cons:

*if used in TO LARGE OF quantities is will dry out your skin.

I would reccomend tis to anyone. I spent so much money on cover up and other makeups that I couldnt save up for much else (im a teen) but now, my skin has no acne, saving me alot of money! I reccomend this to anyone and everyone! This is a fantastic product!!!
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November 27, 2009

Pros:

sold everywhere, easy to use, clears up acne in a couple of weeks!!!!! works like a charm!

Cons:

dries skin a little, small bottle

I've used this since the summer, and now I've gone from having a problem with acne, to none at all! It works amazingly, I recommend it for anyone with an acne problem!
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July 12, 2010

Pros:

I had mild to server acne. Now my face is PERFECT. I have spent a lot of money at the dermo and on products and never got the results that I have gotten from On-the-Spot. It did infact take about two months to have the perfect face that I now have....but compared to having lived with acne for over 18 years...it is worth the wait.

Cons:

NONE

GET ON-THE-SPOT. Just give it some time to work and you too will have PERFECT ACNE-FREE face!!!!
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November 12, 2009

Pros:

Cheap, worked better than Differin, and many oral prescriptions I was taking.

Cons:

Don't use too often, obviously it will be too drying.

AWESOME. After many expensive prescriptions, oral and topical, I was very frustrated. I switched to this cream, and a generic birth control, which in combo, made my acne all but disappear. Though many other topical gels/creams worked ok/fine, this one is by far the best, and also made my skin tone more even.
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November 30, 2010

Pros:

-Clears acne FAST
-Gets rid of whiteheads really well - I will NEVER have to pop a whitehead again. I just slather this on the whitehead the night before and in the morning, voila! gone
-Makes my skin smooth!

Cons:

-Dries skin A LOT [nothing a good moisturizer wouldn't fix]
-Expensive little bottle [I recommend getting the Acne.org bottle]

GET THIS GET THIS GET THIS! I noticed results the very first night. My whole right cheek, which had A LOT of pimples, has cleared, with only acne scars remaining and it's only been three days! USE A MOISTURIZER. I cannot stress this enough. Your skin will flake like crazy and it might seem hopeless, but DO NOT GIVE UP. Also, APPLY A LOT, but ONLY on the acne itself. I think the reason why this product doesn't work for a lot of people is because they slather it across their face. Don't do that!
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November 20, 2009

Pros:

Definately dries your skin so best to use small quantity initially then work your way up. I use dove (non fragnance) soap and found that it helps aliviate the drying effect. This is by far the best product&ive used tons of them!

Cons:

its small for its price but still worth every penny as its so effective.

This (like any other product) wont work for everyone.However this product is definalty worth a shot esp if you have oily skin. I have very oily skin and it certainly helps curb that too. Besides using this cream my breakthough moment came 3 mnths ago when i eliminated MILK from my diet,and went from 10 plus new zits a week to 1 or 2 max a week! I strongly beleive diet affects acne so definately watch what you eat.My conclusion is that a holistic approach is needed when fighting acne, watch what u eat, excercise and drink loads of water
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March 14, 2010

Pros:

2.5% BP, less irritating on skin, will help clear up acne, easy to find

Cons:

Leaves white residue after it drys, doesn't apply very easily, expensive, makes skin super tight feeling

When first starting Dan's regimen, I began by using this BP while I waited for Dan's to arrive. I've used it in the past as a spot treatment as the product suggests. It did help clear up existing pimples, but I think it is more effective when used as a preventative measure. I prefer Dan's BP. It applies so much easier and doesn't dry too quickly, which means you can spread it around easier. Neutrogena's BP is super expensive considering you only get a small tube. But, if you are unable to order Dan's, it will work.
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March 30, 2011

Pros:

Worked faster than expected. Smoothed skin surface in just one day. Did not dry out the healthy skin around the pimple.

Cons:

Burned a little upon application to irritated/broken skin, but was only temporary.

This product works. There was slight discomfort when I applied it, but based on the condition of the eruption I was treating, I fully expect that anything I would have put in contact with it would have burned a little. I like that it's clear, dries clear and literally removes all oil in the vicinity of where it was applied. So very important to reducing the size of the pimple, which it does... almost immediately.
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July 25, 2010

Pros:

cleared my adult acne after 4 years of trying everything except laser and acutane

Cons:

$6/10 days

4 years ago I developed adult acne. Since then I've tried Proactive, Murad, DDF, Arbonne, Cetaphil, holistic remedies including acupuncture, cleanses, enemas, prescription ointments and oral medications, supplements, cutting out sugar and caffiene, expensive make-ups, not wearing make-up... Finally, I have clear skin by using a dime size amount of the On the Spot which I spread over face and neck and follow with a non-comedegenic, fragrance free lotion twice a day with NO redness and NO over-drying! Sometimes simple is better.
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