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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)

 
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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz
 
3.4

(based on 80 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (31)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (16)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (18)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (12)
  • Effective (9)
  • Minimizes pores (3)

Cons

  • Doesn't work (6)

Best Uses

  • Moderate acne (7)
  • Inflammatory acne (4)
  • Adult acne (3)
  • Blackheads & whiteheads (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Budget shopper (8), Brand buyer (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

works quite well

I don't think it quite lives up to its "helps reduce pimple redness/swelling/size in 8 hours!" hype, but it DOES work quite well over the course of a d...Read complete review

I don't think it quite lives up to its "helps reduce pimple redness/swelling/size in 8 hours!" hype, but it DOES work quite well over the course of a day or two.

I recently switched over to Neutrogena from Proactive, so I tried to stick with products that had a similar percentage of salicylic acid or benzol peroxide in them. I've heard horror stories of "post-Proactive breakouts", and I've had a couple small pimples around my chin and mouth since switching brands, and I was honestly quite amazed at how fast it really did work.

Once a pimple started to emerge, the Rapid Clear gel halted the swelling in its tracks and never got any larger than a pinhead. Within 2-3 days, the pimple was almost completely gone.

One thing to note is that it generally works better on surface zits than on cystic acne. So if you have one of those big deep pimples that never quite come to the surface, then this product might not work quite as well.

My only complaint is that I wish the tube was a little larger, considering how expensive it is.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Don't waste your money!

I had a newly formed zit that was beginning to emerge and so I bought this stuff from the store thinking I could prevent it from getting huge. Boy was I wrong. I ended ...Read complete review

I had a newly formed zit that was beginning to emerge and so I bought this stuff from the store thinking I could prevent it from getting huge. Boy was I wrong. I ended up having to pop the zit because even after applying this stuff a few times throughout the day and before bed, it did nothing to the pimple. I figured maybe it was just that one pimple so since then I have tried it a few other times with the same ineffective results. Definitely not worth the money. You would be better off not putting anything on it to be honest.

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5.0

I have been using this ...

By Bobby

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I have been using this spot gel to treat occasional pimples that have surface over the past couple of months. The gel has definitely been successful in shortening the life of the pimple (I bet nobody has ever said that before). As a person with a dark complexion, I prefer to use salicylic acid instead of benzoyl peroxide to fight pimples because the latter tends to irritate dark skin more. Anyway, like I said I've had great results with this gel and will continue to use it to treat the occasional pimple. Keep in mind that spot treatments will treat blemishes that are already surfacing - they won't do much in preventing new pimples form forming. That starts with your cleanser and if your skin is acne-prone, you should use a cleanser that has an acne fighting ingredient in it. Godspeed!

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5.0

I recently had the worst ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I recently had the worst breakout I've had in years and none of my normal tricks were getting it under control. I picked this up at the grocery store and it completely did the trick! I'm thrilled! Neutrogena clear pore cleanser/mask is also great. I like using it as a mask; the kaolin clay is great for absorbing extra oil from your pores!

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2.0

This product really ...

By Melissa

from Victorville, CA

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

This product really didn't help me much, because I respond better to Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatments than Salicylic Acid treatments. However, it does REDUCE my pimples, but it will take a week or so (and that's applying it twice a day) to go away, and it won't even completely vanish. For monster zits, I have to stick with B.P., but this has a nice, natural healing ingredient in it that doesn't make it totally worthless. However, I will not be buying this again for major pimples (it's just not strong enough).

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4.0

I don't have an acne ...

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I don't have an acne problem. In fact, I would say that I have pretty good skin by my friends account. However, a few days of the month, or simply when my stress sets in - that's when I can sense that a few zits are planning a break out.
I used to try to use other stuff to control them before they surface and that just dries out my skin. Instead of having a pimple on my face, I have a patch of dry spot that really does not look much better. Then I saw this in my local Target. Since it smelled good, I decided to give it a try. The formula is pretty gentle it does not burn or dry out my skin. Since it is a gel, I use a thin layer under my moisturizer or makeup during my PMS days, or use it overnight when I feel a small bump here and there. Most of the time it stops my pimple from appearing, and a little bit goes a long way. I am not sure if it can eliminate acne, but I am happy with the result.

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2.0

I have combination skin. ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I have combination skin. I get these bumps on my forehead that are to-be zits, so I used this twice daily on my forehead. I did not use my regular moisturizer in addition. While it did not eliminate those bumps, my skin WAS less greasy because a gel is better than a lotion on oily skin. So that is what I used it for, daily--a moisturizer for my t-zone. I only used it this way because I didn't want to waste the tube. Now, as a salicylic acid gel to use on my t-zone as moisturizer, I will buy something less pricey--the multi-vitamin treatment or clear pore treatment (all Neutrogena). Bottom line: doesn't live up to its claims.

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1.0

I really thought this ...

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I really thought this product would work quickly as described on the label, but it actually made my pimple more swollen and it took forever to disappear. I hate this product!

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5.0

Great product - doesn't ...

By jen

from St. Joseph, MO

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

Great product - doesn't dry out skin...just shrinks zits.

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1.0

This product did not work ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

This product did not work at all for me. One week later, out of the 5 spots treated all the pimples are still there and the redness has left only one pimple!

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4.0

I really like this ...

By Spencer

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

I really like this product. It reduces the size and redness of blemishes in only 1 day. I also like it because I have really sensitive skin, and although it's a little drying it doesn't irritate my skin. At first I thought the product was a little small, but it has lasted me a really long time. It also absorbs into the skin relatively quickly.

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1.0

This product does not ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Gel, .5 fl oz:

This product does not work, and it is not rapid. It takes forever to clear. The only good part is that it's a clear gel.

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