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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August 17, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

The only thing I have ever used that has literally made my skin perfect even during my period and sport season

Cons:

Can sting a little if used after a toner, but doesn't irritate skin

Best acne moisturizer, isn't greasy or oily
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August 15, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Tightens pores
Makes skin feel refreshed
Skin feels cool after applying
Cleanses well

Cons:

If applied too closely to eyes, eyes may water
Alcohol based
Dries up skin
Smell

If you have dry skin, this is not the product for you.
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August 11, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

it makes your face feel fresh
pumps out very easy
lathers great

Cons:

doesnt work
didnt get rid of pimples
only felt fresh for 3 mins.

i really didnt like this product because its just like washing your face with soap. it washes but but doesnt clear acne.
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August 10, 2011
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)

Pros:

I used it for a couple monthes. I had a positive outlook from reviews but i guess it just didnt work for me, but it does wipe oil off so i use it after physocal activity to clean my face till i shower the oils off

Cons:

did not really change my acne or pores.

If you work out or run and sweat, this should prevent the grime from your exercise causing you to break out till you can take a shower or cleanse your face.
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August 9, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

Smells nice
Non-comedogenic
Evens out skin tone (to a small extent)

Cons:

Didn't moisturize very well
Tends to ball up instead of soaking in

If you're going to use this product, I recommend adding some jojoba oil to it. I use Clinique Acne Solutions as my face wash and benzoyl treatment and it dries out my face a lot, and this moisturizer just can't handle it on its own. Also it balls up if you use a lot and don't rub it in all the way (which is what you're supposed to do with the regimen anyhow), which is annoying. It also bleached a couple of my pillowcases. So yes, it helped even out my skin a little but when I run out I'm going to switch to a different moisturizer. This was definitely not worth the money I paid for it.
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August 7, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

Smells great
Cheap

Cons:

Made skin produce more oil
Dried out areas of my skin

This cleanser did clear up my breakouts but not as well as I would have liked it to. I didn't find that it irritated my skin but it kind of made the skin around my nostrils dry out. Also it made my skin produce more oil than normal, which then caused me to have tiny almost invisible little bumps all over my face, and although they were invisible they were annoying.
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August 2, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

-Leaves your skin feeling clean (for about 5 minutes)

Cons:

-made my skin worse
-drys outs skin
-Does Not clear up acne

When i read the bad reviews for this product i thought people just werent giving it a chance well i did and this product is terrible it dried out my skin and made my skin 10x worse! dont even listen to the good reviews i swear this product is not worth what people are saying plus its expensive! i payed $8.89 for dry skin and blemishes!
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July 4, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)

Pros:

-Clears some acne
-Doesn't dry too bad

Cons:

-Doesn't get rid of ALL acne unless used with other products
-Leaves some red marks

This product kinda works but I suggest using Noxema pads after using this product and a honey mask so your skin doesn't dry out. My routine: Wash skin with Neutrogena wash twice a day. After I do this, I wipe my whole face with the Noxema pad. I also do this twice a day. I then use a honey mask so my skin doesn't dry out. The honey mask also prevents acne. Honey mask: Use raw honey. Apply all over face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
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June 20, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Works intially
Easy to apply

Cons:

Stops working within one tube

I bought this to help with my acne, and within the use of a tube, a lot of my breakouts cleared. Halfway into the second tube, though, it stopped working completely.
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June 16, 2011
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

Scrubber!

Cons:

The product was awful. but I really like the scrubber

It worked for a little bit of time, then my skin became immune to it very quickly.
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