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Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula 0.75 oz (21 g)

 
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Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz
 
3.7

(based on 160 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (65)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (42)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (19)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (18)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (62)
  • Effective (47)
  • Minimizes pores (11)
  • Soothing (8)
  • Hydrates skin (4)

Cons

  • Dries out skin (25)
  • Doesn't work (13)
  • Irritates skin (13)
  • Bleaches fabric (11)

Best Uses

  • Adult acne (38)
  • Moderate acne (38)
  • Teen acne (20)
  • Blackheads & whiteheads (17)
  • Inflammatory acne (15)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (28), Brand buyer (27), Quality oriented (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Product I keep coming back to

Why it's great:
This is the acne cream I keep coming back to. I am 30 years old and have had acne since I was a preteen. I've tried everything - Accutane, Ret...Read complete review

Why it's great:
This is the acne cream I keep coming back to. I am 30 years old and have had acne since I was a preteen. I've tried everything - Accutane, Retin-A, antibiotics, birth control pills, philosophie, Proactive, Oxy 10, Clearasil, you name it.

This stuff works because it kills the bacteria that cause acne but the dose of benzoyl peroxide is low enough that it does not overdry and irritate the skin if used properly.

How to use:
I use with a mild soap like Cetaphil. DON'T COMBINE THIS WITH HARSH CLEANSERS/OTHER ACNE MEDICATIONS.
I use it all over my face at night and I apply to the few zits I actually have in the morning. Make sure your SKIN IS COMPLETELY DRY AFTER CLEANSING before you apply it because otherwise it can cause redness and irritation. Give it a few days/weeks to start working because it will take some time for the dead skin to be exfoliated. During this time it is possible that you may get a few more breakouts than usual. Don't give up though, it should work if you follow my instructions. And USE A MOISTURIZER WITH SUNSCREEN DURING THE DAY.

IMPORTANT - Also, USE WHITE LINENS - towels and sheets/pillowcases - because it will bleach fabric. That is really the only major problem, in my opinion.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

It's okay

This product will work for me at first for a few weeks and then it will suddenly stop working. My skin is just like that when it comes to ance medications. It will build ...Read complete review

This product will work for me at first for a few weeks and then it will suddenly stop working. My skin is just like that when it comes to ance medications. It will build up a tolerance and then the product will be ineffective. I would have to buy this once every 3 months or so in order to be constent with it, or I'd have to use it for a few weeks, switch to something else, and then switch back. Which is probably only adding to the acne that I'm trying to get rid of. But its inexpensive, and I trust this Neutrogena so I don't mind going back to it.

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4.0

Works Wonders!!

By Jen

from Philadelphia, PA

Verified Reviewer

Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

I use this at night after washing my face and mosturizing. I apply it on active breakouts and notice a big difference in the morning. All of the pimples I apply this spot treatment to are visibly smaller. Be careful not to overuse this product because it can definetely cause your skin to dry and start to flake. Overall, it really helps with my acne. Love it!

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3.0

works with use...

By trabag

from Harlem, NY

describe yourself Natural Style

See all my reviews

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Doesn't Appear Cakey
  • Easy To Apply

Cons

  • Unnatural Color

Best Uses

  • Nighttime

Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

works with continued use - 2-3 days - and only at night. I dont wear acne creams on my face outside during the day.

  • Skin Tone:
  • Deep

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1.0

Did not work for me.

By infamouship

from Brentwood, NY

describe yourself Budget Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • DOES NOT WORK
  • Ineffective

Best Uses

    Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

    Its not the fault of this product, I have to say. I have realized that none of the benzoyl peroxide products really work. I ended up buying Wipeout after a friend told be about it and it cleared my face in a month. I finished the Neutrogena product as well. But it was the Wipeout pill that worked, not this stuff.

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    1.0

    Doesn't work for me

    By bee13

    from LA

    describe yourself Brand Buyer

    See all my reviews

    Pros

      Cons

      • Dries Out Skin
      • Ineffective
      • Irritates Skin

      Best Uses

        Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

        I guess there really is no product that works for everyone. I bought this because my friend swears by it, but it honestly did nothing for my pimples. If anything, it made them worse! The area where I applied the cream became dry and irritated, which looks worse than having a few pimples. To make matters worse, it left dark purple acne scars that take forever to disappear. Usually when I get a pimple, it leaves a light brown spot that disappears in a few weeks. But on the pimples where I applied this cream, it left oddly dark and stubborn acne scars. This is the worst acne product I have ever used.

        I'm sure there are people out there who love this stuff, but I really recommend that you try it out on just one pimple before you go applying this stuff all over your face. Make sure it works for you before you commit to it.

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        2.0

        DID NOT SEE A DIFFERENCE

        By Matt the cat

        from new york

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Ineffective

        Best Uses

          Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

          i did not find this product useful because it did not get rid of any pimples or even make a difference sorry.

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          2.0

          It doesn't work on me

          By Adrienne

          from Lansing, MI

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use

          Cons

          • Dries Out Skin
          • Ineffective
          • Irritates Skin

          Best Uses

            Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

            It doesn't work. And it actually irrates my skin a lot. I guess it might actually work great on some people, since there are some good reviews of this product, but not in my case. Maybe it's just individual difference.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            It Ruined My Skin.

            By Sara

            from California

            describe yourself Budget Buyer

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

            • Dries Out Skin
            • Irritates Skin

            Best Uses

            • Teen Acne

            Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

            I used this product before , and it didn't really do much. I tried it again this month (I only used it at night) , and All hell broke loose on my face, I broke out more than usual. I have sensitive skin, and it dried my skin extremely bad around my nose area and made it a super red color. I wouldn't recommend this product if you have sensitive skin at all, but what may not work for me may work for you all skin is different. Overall I did NOT like this acne cream.

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            4.0

            Use it every night

            By Mags

            from Terre Haute, IN

            describe yourself Brand Buyer

            See all my reviews

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Works Effectively

            Cons

            • Dries Out Skin
            • Smells like glue

            Best Uses

            • Adult Acne
            • Inflammatory Acne
            • Moderate Acne
            • Severe Acne
            • Teen Acne

            Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

            Everyones skin is different, but this product has always worked great for me! Right before I go to bed I rub this on my face and it shrinks my acne by morning. This on the spot acne treatment has saved me so many times from having an annoying breakout!
            To use, I would recommend using a pea size amount on each part of your face. Too much application can result in a little dryness of your skin. All in all the only thing I would change is the smell of it. It's like I'm rubbing Elmer's glue all over my face.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            No more acne!

            By Jenni

            from Chicago, IL

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Works Effectively

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Adult Acne
              • Inflammatory Acne
              • Moderate Acne
              • Severe Acne
              • Teen Acne

              Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

              I used to have the worst looking skin, horrible acne would break out on my chin. They were really painful, too, the kind of acne that was large, inflamed and seemed to be set "deep" into the skin. This guy on the web suggested using this product along with a very gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Use the cleanser, let your skin dry off, apply thin coat of the acne med every day whether you currently have a break out or not, and then after the acne med. dries on your skin, moisturize. I have never had a break out since, and I've been following this routine since 2003. I'd say it works. My chin is never dried out from the product. I have had 3 occasions where my skin felt a bit irritated, but it went away very quickly.

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Effective, not perfect

              By Skinny Cow

              from Los Angeles, CA

              describe yourself Budget Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Minimizes Pores
              • Works Effectively

              Cons

              • Bleaches Fabric
              • Dries Out Skin
              • Irritates Skin

              Best Uses

              • Adult Acne
              • Inflammatory Acne
              • Moderate Acne
              • Teen Acne

              Comments about Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, .75 oz:

              I use this morning and night, after cleansing. It works great, however, it smells pretty bad, and feels very heavy on the skin. I will keep on buying this, however, because it is very effective and the only 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream in drugstores.

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