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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July 14, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Makes my skin feel very soft after use.
Skin started to tone altogether after a few uses.
Not a bad smell.

Cons:

None

I've been using this product for a few days and I already notice a slight difference in my skin tone. It looks like it's slowly but surely coming all together. Then again, I've only been using it for a few days so we'll see. Overall, good product. I also use the Aveeno "Positively Radiant" moisturizer with SPF. Also another product I definitely recommend.
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July 7, 2010
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)

Pros:

-cleared my skin up (right away)
-didn't burn (like most oil-clearing creams do
-reduced redness :)
-made spots vanish!!!!

Cons:

-none, except maybe the price, but my mom works in a pharmacy (where this is sold) so it was fine :) definetely worth it though!

I am a teenager with oily skin, so this line from La Roche-Posay is fantastic! It works so well! I have tried many many products from LRP, and ALL of them have worked for me! This cleared up the oil on my t-zone, unclogged my pores, and really really makes my skin look better after using it!!!!! i swear after putting it on for the first time, my skin looked clearer, less red, and i had less spots!!! LOVE THIS!!! I definetly recommend this!!!!
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June 23, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling smooth and clean. Gentle on your skin. Effective if you have oily skin. Skin feels calmer and not as irritated. Smells fresh and i liked the lime green color. Nice packaging

Cons:

None so far

I like this product. It is simple enough to just cleanse my skin while depositing some salycic acid into my skin that helped the turnover of old skin cells. I am pleased :)
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June 11, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

-doesn't make acne worse
-very light
-tingly, in a refreshing way

Cons:

-doesn't make acne better
-isn't good for very dry skin
-no spf

This is one of the few moisturizers I've found that doesn't feel heavy or cause me to break out. It works well under make up. I wouldn't recommend this for a winter moisturizer. It won't help if your skin is even moderately dry. I love it during the warmer months when my skin gets oily, but it doesn't offer any protection from the sun. That's something to keep in mind.
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June 9, 2010
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

-worked for a while
-cleared pimples

Cons:

After a while of using it, it stopped working and instead of clearing my acne, it simply replaced them. Like, I would have a pimple by my hair line and after i used the scrub, that pimple would go away but i would get another one somewhere else.

It's alright if you're looking for temporary relief. But, it still worked pretty good(:
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May 26, 2010
Product used: Aveda (Outer Peace Acne Relief Kit)

Pros:

Cleanser made my skin feel soft andsmooth, natural plant ingredients, helped somewhat with acne but not the total cure

Cons:

The acne pads are a bit harsh, the lotion was making my skin dry so i mixed it together with another hydrating lotion (the spf 15 toumaline charged protecting lotion) and got much better results

I do not think you need to use all the products together, actually using all of them together every day and night made my skin dry. I love the cleanser and use that on a daily basis, but the pads i only use 3-4x a week when my skin gets a bit oily. The lotions work better when mixed. If it is too expensive for you to get all of the products, I would go with the cleanser and lotion.
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May 23, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Good smell
Makes my skin feel soft
Cooling sensation

Cons:

Doesn't moisturize that well
Made my face break out

Overall, it made my face break out in whiteheads especially around my nose area. I have very sensitive skin and so this product wasn't such a great idea. DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN.
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May 15, 2010
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

Cleans well; removes foundation if you double cleanse; feels fresh; smells great; clears acne better than more expensive products

Cons:

Too harsh to use around eyes; should probably be used after removing makeup

I love this product, though I must say I dislike having to remove my makeup with cleansing towelettes before I even wash my face. Despite not removing makeup in one easy washing, this product does clean my skin well and leaves it feeling fresh but not tight. It smells, to me, like eucalyptus, which is great because I'm used to menthol-y washes smelling like generic mint. My face is very prone to redness and sensitivity, but this doesn't seem to cause any excess irritation, which is a major plus for someone used to using unscented washes. I really recommend this; I get pimples, but my biggest problem is tons of clogged pores, and this works for me.
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May 14, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

it reduces redness
it doesnt burn much
it seems to get rid of a pimple in 1 to 2 days which is good
and its easy to use

Cons:

it sometimes doesnt seem like its working
and not a lot of acne stuffin the bottle but seems to last a long time

i used this three nights ago and yesterday my pimple was gone so i recommend this product and other products by clean and clear cause it works and it gets the job done.
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April 14, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

completely clears acne!
smells great
feels cleasning/refreshing.

Cons:

creates redness
have to wear sunscreen

this product is great when it comes to clearing acne. i have virtually no blemished when i use this product, but it makes my skin even more red then it already is so i stopped using. but generally- WORKS WONDERS people would comment on how clear my face looked. :)
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