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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
 
3.8

(based on 150 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (64)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (40)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (14)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (16)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (55)
  • Effective (44)
  • Minimizes pores (10)
  • Soothing (8)
  • Hydrates skin (4)

Cons

  • Dries out skin (20)
  • Bleaches fabric (10)
  • Doesn't work (9)
  • Irritates skin (9)

Best Uses

  • Adult acne (35)
  • Moderate acne (35)
  • Blackheads & whiteheads (17)
  • Teen acne (16)
  • Inflammatory acne (12)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Brand buyer (25), Budget shopper (24), 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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(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

not so good

By auden

from washington

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Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

  • Ineffective

Best Uses

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

    you could get the same results with tooth paste.

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    2.0

    Believe the reviews!

    By AJS

    from Kentwood, MI

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    • Dries Out Skin
    • Irritates Skin

    Best Uses

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

      I read the reviews on this, but I bought it because I don't consider myself to have sensitive skin. I used this once a day, for three days in a row, and my skin was rough and visibly peeling. It did clear my acne, but left the skin like that for about 4 days after I quit using it.

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Love it

      By Teen's mom

      from Texas

      describe yourself Budget Buyer

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Works Effectively

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

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

        Works well and very easy to use.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Not Great

        By college kid

        from Purcellville, VA

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

        • Dries Out Skin
        • Ineffective
        • Smells bad

        Best Uses

        • Moderate Acne

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

        I did not have much success with this product. It smelled bad and left white residue on my skin, I did not find that it did much for treating existing acne or preventing acne. I have tried a wide range of acne products and this is not one I would buy again.

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Essential part of my acne routine!

        By Kate

        from Melbourne, FL

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Works Effectively

        Cons

        • Dries Out Skin

        Best Uses

        • Adult Acne
        • Blackheads & Whiteheads
        • Moderate Acne
        • Teen Acne

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

        This is part of my new skin care regimen which I have been using for a week now. My skin is really, really clearing up. I generally get cystic acne and have none right now! The only things that are being a little stubborn are a few remaining blackheads on my nose, but again it has only been a week and they too are clearing up.I have combination, acne-prone skin that's slightly oily but gets very dry and flaky when I apply acne creams (benzoyl peroxide).My routine consists of this:A.M.:1. (Every other day) Exfoliate with St. Ives acne scrub GENTLY for about 1 minute2. (On the days I don't exfoliate, I just start with step 2) Apply Dickinson's witch hazel daily facial toner (look it up! It's great! Smells awful though so that's why it doesn't have 5-star reviews)3. Apply Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment to my T-zone4. Apply Avon Hydra-Radiance Intensive Nutrient Night Serum to my T-zone5. Apply St. Ives Fresh Skin Collagen Elastin moisturizer all overP.M.1. Cleanse/remove makeup with Oil of Olay Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin2. Apply Dickinson's witch hazel3. Apply Avon Hydra-Radiance Intensive Nutrient Night Serum all over4. Apply St. Ives Fresh Skin Collagen Elastin moisturizer all overEach product is well under $10 (I got the Avon serum on sale for 40% off, although I believe they just discontinued it! Look for it on [...] or elsewhere) and each work in their own individual way to create clear, healthy-looking skin. After having tried countless acne regimens, I finally have one that really works for me and I'll be sticking to it until I can't find the products anymore.I've also been taking a multivitamin, alpha lipoic acid supplements containing biotin, and have just started taking zinc supplements.

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        5.0

        This all you need to remove blemishes

        By Ryan D

        from Wakefield, RI

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Does what it claims
        • Easy To Use
        • Works Effectively

        Cons

        • Bleaches Fabric

        Best Uses

        • Adult Acne
        • Blackheads & Whiteheads
        • Inflammatory Acne
        • Moderate Acne
        • Preventative
        • Severe Acne
        • Teen Acne

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

        Use this cream twice daily and you will be pimple free no matter your skin type. Just make sure to moisturize since it might dry your skin out in dryer air.

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        4.0

        great stuff!

        By teenangst

        from ATL

        describe yourself Brand Buyer

        Pros

        • Minimizes Pores
        • Works Effectively

        Cons

        • Dries Out Skin
        • Takes time to clear acne
        • Worth the wait

        Best Uses

        • Blackheads & Whiteheads
        • Clears acne
        • Teen Acne

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

        Ok. This thing takes time to work, I usually use this after I wash my face at night and wear a thin layer around my acne prone areas (usually t-zone). I wouldn't recommend wearing this during the day. Sometimes its hard washing this thing off during the morning. But as I said, LIGHT LAYER. It can also be used to spot treating as well, it usually takes about a good three days to reduce size and kill it. After its gone you should put a lot of this stuff on the spot so it wont come back. And dont ever skip application of this stuff at night, I recently switched soap and I stopped using this and now I find I have to go back and buy another because I'm breaking out again... this stuff really works and it takes time. It sometimes dries out your skin, so after all your acnes gone make sure to exfoilate to get the dead skin off. It really works! I wouldnt recommend it for severe acne, but BUY IT. Just do it.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Perfect!

        By Yes, my name is Nessie in real life.

        from Pittsburgh, PA

        describe yourself Budget Buyer

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Works Effectively

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Blackheads & Whiteheads
          • Inflammatory Acne
          • Moderate Acne
          • Teen Acne

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

          This product is great! I bought it hoping for a product that would clear up occasional breakouts overnight, and it really lives up to my expectations! If the spot isn't completely healed, it is at least smaller/less red, which is such a relief! While the size is small, mine has lasted over 2 months so it is definitely worth the price!

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          5.0

          rosacea papules nuked

          By original skin

          from the berkshires massachusetts

          describe yourself Budget Buyer

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Works Effectively

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Adult Acne

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

            i have lots of skin issues...older woman with thinning skin, allergies, rosacea and even more! This is an excellent product for me...of course we are all individuals, however, this not only deflates "pimples" or rosacea papules, it also holds off the arrival of more and does this without inflaming my skin or sending me into an itch fit. I do apply it to specific spots but I also apply a thin film all over my face, let it dry(takes a moment) then I
            rinse/wipe off. Better results than all the other
            benzoyl peroxide products...I have used them all!

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            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            great product

            By kimm630

            from st louis

            describe yourself Budget Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Moderate Acne

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

              I use this daily to prevent blemishes. it works great and its easy to use.

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