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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September 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

I went with my friend to go buy this, I started using it for a week and then I asked if my skin looked any different. She said it did, so I guess that's an improvement.

Cons:

After when I rinsed my face and patted my face with towel. I have sensitive skin. SO IT STARTS BURNING AND IT HURTS TO SMILE! My skin feels dry and irritated. But I use vaseline or a moisturizer after so it doesn't hurt that much.

It's okay, I wouldn't reccomend to anybody since I haven't been using it for quite that long yet.
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September 26, 2009
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)

Pros:

Smells great, cuts down grease without washing. Made a big difference in my conjunction with creams from my dermatologist

Cons:

It's pretty pricey. I also go through phases where it doesn't work as well. The greasy feeling comes back after a while though.

I really enjoy using the cream as a midday pick up. Has helped me make the jump from "teenager" skin in my 20s to an occasional break out.
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September 20, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

this product does even out skin tone and makes skin smooth and lessens redness. my face stays supple the whole day and my oily skin isn't a problem combined with the moisture.

Cons:

it is kind of expensive and it doesn't even cure acne bumps.

if you want less noticeable acne and an even skin tone you should definitely try this.
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September 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It works UBER fast! It smells good! And it's pretty cheap compared to most acne treatments!

Cons:

It does sting a little bit at first . . .

It works fast and it's cheap, if you're looking for something good I'd go with!
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September 13, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

-doesn't smell bad
-reduces redness in just one day
-pimples are half the size within two days

Cons:

-dries out skin
-packages are small
-pimples return upon stopping product

Worth the price (which isn't bad)! My acne has cleared almost completely up in just about two weeks. Im so happy with this product! It's the only thing that has worked for me, I completely swear by it.
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September 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

- smell & packaging
- leaves skin soft & smooth after use
- GREAT exfloiater

Cons:

- doesn't get rid of ance
- doesn't get rid of most blackheads

I have alot of deep blackheads & big pores. I used this with my clinque 3-step skin care program & i used this before my wash. It left my skin feeling great & smooth. Unfortunely, it didn't clear up my acne or blackheads. A few like 2-3 blackheads are gone, but I have ALOT like more than 20 probably blackheads on my nose, cheeks, chin, & forhead. I recommend it to people with light blackheads, not people like me with a lot of acne & deep blackheads.
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September 7, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

Clears up skin quickly. Reduces amount of acne significantly.

Cons:

I wouldn't say it prevents acne.. but once acne starts to form, OXY pads clears it up very quickly.

If you're looking for something to just clean your skin and reduce the appearance of acne, it's an excellent product. However, I wouldn't rely on it for prevention of acne. Good value for the money and works miracles for me.
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September 5, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

the bottle is nice...

Cons:

GIVES ME SPOTS!

don't get it if you have skin like mine! it gives me more spots... grr don't know what to use now...
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September 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Cleared up most acne within a few days

Cons:

After a while, it didn't seem to work as well as it did in the beginning.

I have tried a few different acne spot treatment things and so far this worked the best for me.
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August 31, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

makes skin as smoooth as a baby's butt, clears acne, smells amazing

Cons:

none yet

i LOVE this moisturizer, its amazing, one pump is all you need. i use it both day and night and when i wake up the next morning my skin is so smooth and some of my pimples are not as big, either! i would deffinetly reccomend this product. (p.s.-got iton sale for 5.00! :D)
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