Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser 5 oz (141 g)

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

This product is good at what it does, HOWEVER, I recommend that you don't use it unless you have very greasy or acne prone skin.

I usually have clear skin but a couple months ago I started breaking out pretty badly for seemingly no reason. I ran out of my old face wash around the same time so I went shopping and came home with this product. The first time I used it I made sure not to get it around my eyes and I applied a face moisturizer after, but that night my eyelids were red, extremely itchy and noticeably swollen and if I scratched them at all they would swell up even more and it looked ridiculous. It lasted for days and was very uncomfortable and a little embarrassing walking around with swollen, droopy, red eyelids that I could barely stop itching. It did help dry out my acne but it also dried up the rest of my face too, leaving me with leftover acne patches, flaky patches and swollen, itchy, red eyes on top. It wasn't pretty. And I know I'm not allergic to benzoyl peroxide because I've used other products with it that worked fine for me.

I know this cleanser has a strong concentration of benzoyl peroxide so I thought maybe my skin just needed time to get used to it. I waited until the itchiness and redness were completely cleared up and tried again, this time only putting a small amount on my T-zone for less than 20 seconds. I used a clean damp cloth to wipe most of it off, then rinsed with warm water. Wiping with a cloth first was an attempt to keep the cleanser from running into my eyes when I rinsed my whole face. I had dry patches until I applied moisturizer and again that night I experienced very itchy, swollen, red eyelids that lasted for days. Again, it helped clear the acne but I also had the dry patches and itchy eyes. I waited for this to subside and decided that maybe it would be best if I just didn't use this cleanser anymore.

My bout of acne subsided (probably hormonal) and I went back to my regular face cleaning routine with my natural cleanser, facial mist toner and moisturizer and within a few days my skin was much healthier.

Then just a few days ago I was having some small breakouts and something got into me to give it another shot and I was even more careful about applying and rinsing to make sure that I wouldn't have a reaction. I was wrong. I can say with almost 100% certainty that it didn't get near my eyes while washing or rinsing, but as soon as I was done my eyelids were red, itchy and swollen and I had dry patches that went away with time and moisturizer but my eyelids are still red, swollen and super itchy.

In closing, I realized that my skin just doesn't need such a powerful cleanser and that for me personally, it did more harm than good. But I imagine that someone with worse acne or less sensitive skin would benefit a lot from this product, which is why I rated it a 3 out of 5. This is a good product and it does what it's supposed to do. If you don't have a bad reaction to it then it would work great but I recommend testing other cleansers with a lower concentration of benzoyl peroxide first and do a spot test with this product before using it all over your face. I've gone back to my tried and true cleansing methods and I guess we all have to deal with small acne breakouts now and then but I won't be using this product again because my personal experience was barely tolerable.

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

My sister in law recommended this producted to me. I have adult acne prone skin. After reading reviews, i decided to buy it. The reviews say that it dries out your skin and bleaches your towels (if it clears up my skin, bleach away :) I also started using Body Shop Tea Tree line though. I think that that line is wroking well with my skin, and when i see a break out starting to form, i use this product in the shower once or twice. It doesn't work miracles, but i think that i finally found two products that work with my skin. if you are looking for something to help with acne, and doesn't cost a fortune, this is definitly a product for you.

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

i love this! i finally found the product that keeps my skin clean and clear and prevents pimples! it doesnt dry my skin out too bad probally cuz i have really oily skin, but if u use a good moisturizer after itll been fine. i would recommend this 2 anyone who has oily acne prone skin. people with dry sensitive skin beware!

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

My son uses this product on a daily basis and he is very acne prone. He was on oral medication, it upset his stomach so no more. Then a topical, it works, but he didn't like the feel of it. We tried proactive and it's difficult to get a teenager to do all three steps morning and night. I could however, get him to wash his face twice a day. This worked fabulously! If he runs out, the acne comes back. If he uses something with salicylic acid, the acne comes back. This is the best. It contains benzoyl peroxide and has a very light menthol sent. I use it myself every once in a while and it never dries my skin. It's da'bomb. :)

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

I have had severe acne since age 12, and now that I'm 23 I finally found something that works. I apply with a wash cloth at night for a gentle way to remove dead skin and make up. If you aren't wearing makeup, then don't use a moisturizer. It feels a little dry the first few times, but it was the key to clearing my complextion.

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

its it amazing all i have to say is that it has benozol perioxide and that bleaches towels i am ok with that but over all i love it

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

This was HARSH. Ouch! My husband hated it too. Used it a couple of times and threw it away. It made my skin red, irritated, and dry.

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

I waited a couple months to post a review as sometimes products work well at first and then turn on me. I noticed this cleanser working consistently after about a month. It has dramatically reduced the number of blemishes and size of my pores. I had a little irritation in the first couple weeks and I recommend getting white washcloths as a solution to the bleaching issue. I use it along with the Oil of Olay microdermabrasion kit and have seen a definite improvement in my skin. My experience says give it a try; if irritation or overdrying occurs I would back off to only using it once a day. Also be careful around eyes!

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

This is great for acne but don't use it in the shower!!! I walked out with a swelled eye! It swelled like crazy! Read the instructions! I use it sparingly on my forehead and chin because I have acne in those areas! It does work very good!

Comments about Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, 5 oz:

I'm in my late 20's and have been fighting acne for the past 15~ years. I've tried countless OTC and prescription products, and this remains one of my favorite face washes. My skin mainly breaks out in a mixture of deep whiteheads and cystic-type acne, which can be extremely painful. I have found the 10% Benzoyl Peroxide solution to be very effective on cutting down and fighting the bacteria under my skin. I do not recommend this for people who are looking for a gentle cleanser. It is highly medicated and is designed for more problematic forms of acne. If you are suffering from more serious acne, I HIGHLY encourage you to see a dermatologist. You are not going to be able to fight your acne with just OTC products.