Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Reviews
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6049 Reviews
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Efficacy
55%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Side Effects
Low
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Easy to find and with low side effects, but don’t be surprised if you are left wishing for better results after using it for a while. Any acid on its own is unlikely to dramatically clear acne.
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
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September 6, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Cleanser)

Cons:

- Burned so bad.
- Did not clear up acne.

Did not work. Burned really bad.
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August 15, 2012
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

My skin is a weird combination of very extremely oily and then gets randomly and severely dry at times. I love this product because it isn't super potent and will dry up your skin, it's a gentle cleanser that with the help of the handy little scrublet will get the bacteria out of your pores and allow your skin to breathe and heal in a short amount of time.

Cons:

The only thing that I had trouble with this product recently was finding it on store shelves. I hope it hasn't been discontinued!

Excellent gentle cleanser for clearing up acne!
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August 14, 2012
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

- good lather
- feels nice
- very concentrated
- cleans face well

Cons:

- hasn't really done anything, good or bad
- the pump was hard to "pop up"

When I first started using this, I used two pumps. That was a mistake! This stuff is super concentrated; one third of a pump generously lathers my whole face. So it's nice that this isn't some thin formula. The cleanser makes my skin cool and refreshed, and it seems to take the oil off very well. When I wash it off, it feels a little filmy but that must just be my smooth skin because after I dry off my face feels amazing. Unfortunately, this hasn't cleared up any acne but I've only been using it for 4 days. But I'm excited to see how this product works out! I'd recommend trying it
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August 12, 2012
Product used: Murad (Clarifying Cleanser)

Pros:

None

Cons:

aggravates existing blemishes
produces more breakouts
smells bad
makes skin tight

This cleanser is horrible. It left my skin feeling tight and dry and made me break out even more. Was not helpful whatsoever.
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July 17, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Mark Treatment)

Pros:

it kinda lighten it up

Cons:

the bottle is too small
expensive
dry out skin
no fast results

you should not buy it.its a waste of money does not work
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July 2, 2012
Product used: Aveda (Outer Peace Acne Relief Kit)

Pros:

Great lotion with the kit, smells good, leaves your face feeling great, doesn't dry it out

Cons:

Expensive, does not foam up really great, runs out quickly, seems like I have more acne now.
I will continue to use the lotion, it is the best mosturizer I've found on the market.

I've been using this kit for 3 months now, and have not noticed a huge difference. I have adult acne, and before just a problem area on my chin. Now I have acne all along my jaw line that was not there before.
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June 30, 2012
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

It stopped the production of acne

Cons:

It didn't clear my acne
Burns if you don't wash it of for over a minute

I would recommend using another cleanser along with this one because all this cleanser did was stop zits from popping up.
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June 27, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Forehead is now acne free

Cons:

after 2 days i have a dry face, with a itchy feeling with skin peeling, if i dont use it daily the acne comes back

Going to give it 1 week but why do the cons happen?
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June 25, 2012
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

-Works pretty good
-Feels very nice (refreshing)
-Smells good
-good at removing blemishes

Cons:

-I had to stop using as it was very drying

I have very dry skin and this really dried my skin, but it's different for everyone. It seem to work pretty good.
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April 18, 2012
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

leaves skin feeling refreshed and clean
leaves skin glowing and tight
smells good
helps clear

Cons:

haven't experienced any cons yet!

try it! you will feel refreshed and it is not that expensive! helps keep me clear. apply with cotton ball after you wash your face.
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