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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March 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Pleasant smell.Works fast at correcting my skin which is predominately dry. I noticed difference right away. Beads are gentle exfoliants.

Cons:

Does dry the skin a bit and the after smell I don't mind at all as long as it does what it's supposed to do.

This is a product made especially for clearing up blackheads, so for someone to be using that doesn't have blackheads would be stupid. This is a good product and it does really clean the skin, leaving it refreshed and clear.
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March 18, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Evens out skin tone dramaticly (note: Little brown spots and post acne marks) . Affordable compared to Murad and such. If you have light acne its worth the 11 bucks.

Cons:

DRYING. but only on my nose so i avoid that and wash everything else. ( honestly all cleansers to that to me)

Its worth it! my favorite cleanser. you have to figure out how to use it with your skin . Cleared up all my acne except some of the cysts but i have clear glowing skin now. PS USE LOTS OF AVEENO LOTION! and i use vasline on my super dry spots
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March 12, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

~Leaves skin soft
~Reduces redness and swelling
~Skin is truly hydrated and in balance

Cons:

~Some pustules were seen after a few days
~Could be a bit thicker consistency, but it easily spreads anyway

A very good product with little cons that are easily outweighed by pros. I had used Rapid Clear Lotion for about 3 months and it worked well in the beginning (not as well as this, though), but later it seemed as if it was not doing anything. I hope this one lasts a bit longer, or else I will have to search for something else, like Proactiv.
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March 11, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

It makes your skin feeling nice and clean.

Cons:

It stings a little, but not too much.

It helped clear up my acne; but I still used other things besides this and a cleanser. I use deep cleansing masks that you find at Walmart. You find them by the lotion and stuff, not by the face cleansers. They are single packaged, cost about a dollar or two (they are clay based). I used them everyday for about a week and my acne went from a 30+ pimples to 5 pimples! But the thing is, you HAVE to moisturize!!! And guess what?! I stopped cleansing my face at night for about 5 days (I really have to cleanse my face at night and in the morning because I have very oily skin) and I still had only a few pimples!! But the thing is, you have to use clean your face (use this Biore stuff and some good moisturizer too) and use the mask once every week.
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March 3, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

It smells great!!!...It's very consistent and it has made my skin MUCH more clearer...and just coming into the teenage years I most definitely need Biore!!! Or just about anything that'll help my acne!!!...and in WEEKS...my skin improved!!!...xD...

Cons:

Ugh!!!...the price is COMPLETELY unecessary based on the amount of scrub in the bottle...and I find the micro beads on my hairline of nose...and it annoys the crap out of me...but anyway that's just about the only Cons that I have...but i love Biore!

Awesome skin care product!!!...xD...
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February 26, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

light, controls acne, smells good

Cons:

It is not a moisturizer!!!

OK i love love love this stuff! But you have to know how to use it. It is not a moisturizer (or i wouldnt use it as one..) Put it all over your face at night, and it doesn't treat your acne, it prevents it. It works really well, and goes on smoothly and smells amazing!
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February 25, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

I use this along with the other products in the Clean and Clear Acne Advantage Kit. I've been on Tazorac, Plexicon, the Pill, BenzaClin, and RetinA over the last 10 years and finally decided to try something over the counter. It works well!

I really enjoy this little miracle worker. i now find that it is best to leave zits alone (no poking, picking, squeezing) before bed and just put a bit of this spot treatment on them. it works so well during sleep and there is a noticable difference by morning!
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February 24, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

I have used the whole kit, and it has worked wonders, immediately he first day I could feel a difference in my skin, it was soft and over all felt clean.

Cons:

Cleanser burns a bit if you leave it on too long, and if so, it'll turn your face redish. But it is the same with Proactiv. Leave it on too long, it'll burn and irritate the skin.

I have had this product for over 2 weeks now, and have been using it daily, once in the morning, once at night. I love it. I did the test for the skinID thing online and, come to find out that the benzoyl peroxide + salycic acid, mix was a match for me. And that is the main ingredients for the ( Cheaper ) easier to acquire, Clean and Clear Advantage. So far, I am in love with it. It has helped clean my skin, make it softer, reduce the amount of pimples,white heads, etc on my face. And since I have started to use it, I have not broken out. I have yet to be able to put it to it's ultimate test though, as I break out worse during PMS, so I wish to see how well the whole system can fight away those. I have already told my Best Friend about this system and told he to try and acquire it as well.
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February 18, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Maximum Strength Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

It helps your acne alot,and it cleans your face well!

Cons:

The regular one doesn't have any but the ultra burns

It's a really good product!
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February 1, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Light.Non irritating.Natural.Smells Good.

Cons:

Leaves Skin Alittle Dry.

If your looking for a gentle cleanser with a low percentage of salicylic acid (0.5) This is recommended.The soy extracts leave skin soft.Face will be dry due to the salicylic acid but you can manage that will a light, non pore clogging moisturizer.Just Try it.Everyone is Different.
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