Salicylic Acid
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Widely available in over-the-counter skin care products in 0.5 - 2% strength, salicylic acid helps shed skin cells as well as reduce inflammation in the skin.

It's generally recommended to apply a salicylic acid-containing product 1-2 times per day, depending on your skin's tolerance and the product type.

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October 24, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

-light, non greasy feeling
-actually moisturizes your skin
-works even if you don't have acne(helps treats the little blemishes)
-makes skin feel super soft

Cons:

-looks greasy

The first time I used it I couldn't stop touching my face for how soft it was. Its amazing ! Gives your face a clean feeling. Obviously see the difference in the texture of your skin ANS the appearance.
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October 14, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed

Cons:

Does nothing for acne

If you have minor acne, I would go ahead and try it, otherwise save your money.
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October 1, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Marks Wash and Mask)

Pros:

Help clear up some pimples. Cleans skin real good. Softens skin

Cons:

does nothing for Scars

I would only recommend this to people with light to moderate acne
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September 6, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash)

Pros:

Smells good

Cons:

didn't help...anything

It did nothing at all for me.
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August 19, 2011
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

This stuff is amazing! I bought it yesterday, used it once yesterday, twice today and a big pimple right on my face was gone! I am so relived to find a good acne product before school started! Its really cheap too and super effective.

Cons:

Strong smell, not a bad smell, but strong.

If you need a cheap, fast-working astringent, I would really recommend it! It got rid of my acne really fast and didn't dry out my face.
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August 11, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

it didnt make my skin oily
didnt dry my skin

Cons:

didnt clear up acne.

i didnt like this product cause it did absoulutly nothing i think the product just prevents acne more then gets rid of it bubt im not for sure what to use cause this is new to me. im 12 and just getting acne and i have sensitive skin but when i use sensitive skin but when i use sensitive skin stuff nothing happens. and living in iowa i ride horses i play in the dirt and just because im a girl doesnt mean i cant wwe play hard so my pores get clogged wioth dirt. and ive asked my mom but when she was in high school she never really got acne so i need some help. but i would recommend this if you just wanted to prevent acne and not get rid if it.
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August 9, 2011
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

Doesn't dry out skin
Scrublet
Kept me mostly clear
Washes well

Cons:

Still broke out from time to time
Seems not to fight oil

This product is pretty good, but not exceptional. I still break out about once a month and usually have at least one blemish on my face. I do believe there are better cleansers out there.
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August 3, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Moisturizes
Helps you get rid of the pimples you have
leaves skin very soft and lovely feeling

Cons:

ugh if i had to say any negatives id say it sorta burns a little in the beggining but i just say thats how you feel it working

BUY IT its wonderful i TRULY recommend it in the first two days ive seen my face almost clear up i only have those tiny tiny unnoticeable pimples well ill call them bumps and even those are clearing up and ive never been able to clear those up so seriously get this product
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August 1, 2011
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Eeduces redness, bumps go down a bit, soothing after the sting fades

Cons:

Atings and burns for a few seconds after you apply it, strong smell

I think its a good product for someone who wants to use natural products, but i'm sure there are chemical products out there that work better.
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June 28, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

can be used under or over make up
easy to apply
not a strong odor
can apply as much or as little as you want
does help with little spots/pimples

Cons:

doesn't make a difference to big spots
can make skin feel tight
after a while it peels off
over priced considering it doesn't really work

I bought this because I had a huge pimple on my chin which i needed to get rid of, and had a day to do so. I don't really get pimples so i went out to buy something quick, this product claims to reduce the pimple in 4 hours, and says the pimple will basically be gone in 4 hours. This is not true, i have been applying it for 2 days and have been putting quite a bit on very frequently, and there's no change what so ever, it makes me skin on my chin feel dry but the spot is still there - i don't recommend this product, not if you want a quick fix.
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