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 25, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Nice smell.
Light but effective.
Non oily.
Feels nice and clean.

Cons:

Can sting near the delicate eye skin for the first few times.

Love this moisturizer. It seems to have balanced out my oily skin. My skin feels fresh and smooth.
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July 7, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

- Doesn't leave face shiny
- Feel it working
- Actual moisturizes AND treats acne
- Bottle lasts for a long time if used 2x a day

Cons:

- Some redness/irritation at beginning of use (very small amount)

This is a fantastic product as it combines two very useful actions into one cream! However, this cannot be used by itself as a acne treatment, it's meant to supplement/aid with other acne treatments. I have had a bottle for 9 months now and still have some left over after using it 2x a day. Great product, and would recommend to anyone!
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June 6, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

helps the pimple to shrink.,.,good for big pimples

Cons:

it stings a bit

i been using this for a few weeks and it does help,.,in three days it makes the pimple dry up and it gets so much smaller ,.,the down side is that when u first start putting it, it leaves it red ,.,.i mean u can cover it with makeup but its still kind off annoying ,.,either way its a great product =]
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May 24, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Cleansed my skin
Helped clear my acne
Helped prevent new acne from forming

Cons:

Left my skin a bit dry
Didn't remove all my makeup

This is an average cleanser. It didn't cause me to break up, but it helped clear my skin. However it is too harsh to use during the winter time since it dried out my skin.
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May 24, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)

Pros:

Exfoliates the face.

Cons:

Leaves red marks, scars, and peels the skin too much. My skin became super dried out!! Make-up ended up looking cakey on me due to my skin being so dry.

Very irratable on the skin because I have sensitive skin. If your skin is oily, I wouldn't worry too much. The gentle formula is still too harsh on my skin and still made it worse so I don't recommend it for sensitive skin like mine. I switched from the BP solution, which I used for over a year.
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May 17, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Marks Wash and Mask)

Pros:

Decrease pimple size!!!
Softens skin
Brightens face
Cleans face without over drying
Does what it says it will do!

Cons:

None! ^_^

I have officially found the face wash that I will use for life! (Now to find the ultimate eye cream, toner, and moisturizer and anything else that will make my face look good. lol) Anyway, I just want to tell a little about myself. I am a 20 year old who still has acne, with LOTS of hyperpigmentation - started when I was 12. Recently I tried to drink a tablespoon of flaxseed a day so that I could get my omega-3 fatty acids and it BROKE me out! now when I mean broke me out, I don't mean a little cluster of pimples at the side of my cheek, I mean my WHOLE face, especially my forehead. I literally hated it! I came across this product because I ran out of my Acnefree sulfur mask, and since this was a heck of a lot bigger and said "Mask" I said why not? - Besides it was for postacne marks, which seemed like a plus. Honestly, I didn't expect it to work, but that night when I used it, my face felt so soft and the next morning my pimples were smaller! So I continue to use it and it has really helped my face a lot! It feels smoother, looks brighter, and I just feel good after washing my face. As for my marks, I can't completely tell if they are fading since I have a lot, but it has been getting rid of my pimples and I only had this for a week! ^_^ I am very pleased!
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April 14, 2011
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

-Works fairly well

Cons:

-Odd scent.
-Stings a little.

A good product. May irritate skin a little if used too much, and a odd scent and some stinging, other then that no complaints. Always noticed a change for the better in my acne after use.
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April 4, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Smells good
Helps mimize blackheads
easy to use

Cons:

Doesn't remove all

I really liked this. I have continued using this since the day I bought it. It helps remove some of the blackheads and it smells so good. It doesn't remove all of it but the results are pretty good.I noticed many of my blackhead appear lesser and it works each day. I definitly recommend it!
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April 2, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Aveeno is very gentle and soft, good smell, light, moisturizing

Cons:

doesnt treat extreme acne only mild

works((:
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March 23, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

-Gets rid of pimples overnight

Cons:

-stings at first
-made skin red

It is the best spot treatment I have ever used, got rid of my pimples and made my face clear
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