Audrey Dao

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser ($7.99) Salicylic acid acne treatment. MicroClear technology. Clears breakouts. 100% Naturally derived grapefruit extract. With an uplifting blast of grapefruit plus Vitamin C, this unique formula clears blemishes and blackheads. Eliminates oil and dirt without over-drying.

My Thoughts:

This face wash is exactly like the original, Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil-Free. It didn’t prevent breakouts, dried out my face, and did nothing for the blemishes I already had. The only difference between this and the original is the grapefruit smell. If I had to choose between pink grapefruit and the original, I would choose the pink grapefruit because it smells really good.

Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment ($6.29) Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment. Maximum strength effectiveness. Less irritation, won’t dry out skin. Touch on acne, easy on your skin. Vanishing Formula – Absorbs quickly, works invisibly. Break the breakout cycle. Some medicated spot treatments contain high levels of benzoyl peroxide that can irritate skin, causing redness and dryness which can make acne worse. Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment has been clinically proven to provide maximum strength effectiveness in fighting acne, while being gentle to the skin. Maximum strength effectiveness with less irritation, won’t dry out skin. Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment contains just 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, yet has been clinically proven to provide the same maximum level of effectiveness as a 10% formula, and with 70% less irritation overall. This fast working formula contains a special blend of ingredients to enhance the benzoyl peroxide’s penetration. It goes deep down in the pores to kill acne bacteria that cause pimples and helps to stop new ones from forming. Works hard to keep skin healthy-looking. Relieves redness of acne pimples and overdrying of the skin. Long-Lasting Protection – Works hour after hour to give long-lasting acne treatment.

My Thoughts:

This works for mild cases of acne. I found that if I just pat it on my blemishes instead of rubbing it in, the treatment worked a lot better. It’s not the best product out there, but it does work. It doesn’t over dry your skin. Because it does leave a bit of a white cast, I use this at night before bed.

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub ($6.99) Helps prevent body breakouts. For the treatment of acne. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub is the first body scrub to contain a proven acne-fighting ingredient that treats and helps prevent body breakouts. This effective yet gentle scrub cleans deep into pores, sweeping away dead skin cells, to give you smooth, clear skin. The foaming lather rinses completely without pore-clogging residue, leaving your skin feeling clean.

My Thoughts:

I don’t think this body wash works mainly because the salicylic acid doesn’t stay on your body. It’s washed off right away. So there isn’t enough time for the salicylic acid to do it’s job. I really hate the packaging. It’s so difficult to squeeze the body wash out. Also, sometimes it was difficult to get the cap to click open. I did like scrubing effect. My skin did feel softer after every use. If I had to pick Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub or Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash, I would pick the Body Scrub because it scrubs my skin soft. Other than that, both body washes worked the same.

Neutrogena Acne Stress Control 3-In-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment ($7.99) With MicroClear technology. Make acne one less stress. 1. Treats acne even before it emerges. 2. Hydrates & softens. 3. Reduces redness. Salicylic acid acne treatment. Ultra-light, none-pore clogging formula works 3 ways for clearer, ultra-soft skin that looks stress-free. Works hard everyday, regardless of whatever stress you have, to make acne one less stress in your life. MicroClear, a powerful technology, is clinically proven to boost delivery of acne medicine to unclog congested pores and speed treatment deep to the source. Skin-soothers: Unique formula with calming ingredients specially selected for acne-prone skin, including green tea and cucumber extracts, actively reduces redness and irritation.

My Thoughts:

It’s a lightweight moisturizing gel. It doesn’t dry out your skin, and it reduced the size blemishes, pores, and prevented major breakouts. The best part is that it has a nice fresh and clean scent. It works well under makeup. Just give it a few minutes to absorb into your skin, and you’re good to go.

Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub ($7.99) Salicylic acid acne treatment. With MicroClear technology. Make acne one less stress. Treats acne even before it emerges. Clears oil instantly, fights breakouts and gently exfoliates without over-drying. So advanced, it treats acne even before it emerges. MicroClear, a powerful technology, is clinically proven to boost delivery of acne medicine to unclog congested pores and speed treatment deep to the source. Creamy formula with skin-soothers, including green tea and cucumber, softens skin while microbeads exfoliate. Works hard everyday, regardless of whatever stress you have.

My Thoughts:

I really like this cleanser. It kept my breakouts at a minimal and didn’t dry out my skin like the Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil-Free did. As for how well it exfoliated, I don’t think it did a good job. In fact, I barely noticed the exfoliating effect. It works exactly the same as Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash. So if you’re wondering what the difference between the Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub and the Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash is, it’s the supposed exfoliater in the power-clear scrub.

Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash ($7.99)  Salicylic acid acne treatment. MicroClear technology. Treats acne even before it emerges. Silky, creamy lather clears oil instantly, fight breakouts and reduces redness & irritation for exceptionally soft, clearer skin. So advanced, it treats acne even before it emerges. MicroClear, a powerful technology, is clinically proven to boost delivery of acne medicine to unclog congested pores and speed treatment deep to the source. Creamy formula with specially selected skin-soothers, including green tea and cucumber, softens skin and actively reduces redness & irritation. Works hard everyday, regardless of whatever stress you have.

My Thoughts:

I really like this cleanser. It kept my breakouts at a minimal and didn’t dry out my skin like the Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil-Free did. It’s a thick creme that smells wonderful. It works exactly the same as Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub. So if you’re wondering what the difference between the Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub and the Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Cream Wash is, it’s the supposed exfoliater in the power-clear scrub.

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel ($8.49) Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment. Reduces breakouts in 8 hours. Helps stop emerging breakouts before they become visible. Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel is a maximum strength acne treatment that clears breakouts fast and helps prevent emerging breakouts before they become visible. This breakthrough formula features MicroClear, a proprietary technology with micro-spheres containing a powerful acne-fighting medicine that penetrates through plugged pores and gets deep into pores. Clinically proven to provide the following results in 8 hours: Reduce pimple size; Reduce pimple swelling; Reduce pimple redness. Goes on clear. Non-irritating. Maximum strength. Contain MicroClear. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist tested.

My Thoughts:

This product is okay. It didn’t reduce breakouts in 8 hours as promised. It does noticeably diminish the breakouts after a few days. I’m on the fence with this product.

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash ($6.99) Salicylic acid acne treatment. Treats and helps prevent body breakouts for clean, clear skin. Dermatologist recommended. Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash is a refreshing, clean-rinsing body wash that helps fight breakouts on your back, chest and shoulders. This effective, yet gentle formula contains a proven acne-fighting ingredient that treats and helps prevent breakouts without overdrying and irritating your skin. The foaming lather rinses completely without pore-clogging residue, leaving your skin feeling clean.

My Thoughts:

I don’t think this body wash works mainly because the salicylic acid doesn’t stay on your body. It’s washed off right away. So there isn’t enough time for the salicylic acid to do it’s job. I really hate the packaging. It’s so difficult to squeeze the body wash out. Also, sometimes it was difficult to get the cap to click open. If I had to pick Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash or Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub, I would pick the Body Scrub because it scrubs my skin soft. Other than that, both body washes worked the same. Overall, I wouldn’t repurchase.

Neutrogena Acne Wash Oil-Free ($6.29) Salicylic acid acne treatment. Effective yet gentle acne cleanser. Dermatologist recommended. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash gets deep into pores to treat the breakouts you have now and helps to prevent future breakouts. This effective, yet gentle cleanser deep cleans without overdrying or irritation. Rinses clean, leaving no pore-clogging residue. Skin comforters soothe and condition, helping prevent irritation.

My Thoughts:

The face wash didn’t prevent breakouts. I found it rather drying. I’m not even sure if this face wash even works.