Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, 0.75-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, 0.75-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Can’t live without it
This is one of tried-and-true products I feel I can’t live without. Primarily I use it on my nose all day, every day, to control oil and shine; for this area, this product seems to have the perfect balance; haven’t had a breakout there in a long time now and the oil is greatly reduced with only rare peeling. However it is a little too strong for such frequent applications on any other part of my face. It doesn’t irritate or sting my skin, but I do have to make sure it is thoroughly absorbed before applying makeup. I use it on my chest and upper back only periodically, to keep those areas clear. A little does go a long way and is very effective in most areas.
The only area it doesn’t seem to help much is my chin; not sure why, but it has never done much in the way of prevention or clearing for that area. But then again, I haven’t found anything else that helps there either.
3 Stars Some irritation
This product is good. I like that it doesn’t leave a residue on your skin and is almost invisible when applied. As for its effectiveness, it does work, but expect it to be many applications before the pimple is gone. Don’t buy this product intending it to make a pimple vanish in a day, it’s not magic. I use it everyday on difficult blemishes that woudn’t go away, and about 4-5 days later it was gone. If I would have left it alone to heal, it would have gone away longer in about 1-2 weeks. It comes in a little tube, but I’ve found that even using it everyday, one tube will last a long time.
Although there wasn’t irritation when I initially started using this, lately it’s been causing redness and itching if I don’t wash the area after a few hours. Maybe this is just an isolated case, but don’t take the claim of being for sensitive skin too seriously.
5 Stars Best Over the Counter Acne Product Money Can Buy
I’ve tried many over the counter and prescription acne products, and this one is definitely most effective for me. It is a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide solution which is actually more effective than the 10% solutions and is far less irritating. It’s name is “On-the-Spot,” but my dermatologist instructed me to use is all over as a preventative measure, as it is relatively gentle compared to some other treatments. Just use a moisturizer with sunscreen after applying it. As with ALL benzoyl peroxide treatments, there is a risk of bleaching to clothing. I’ve noticed that it really only bleaches lighter colors, such as pastels and some grays, but I’ve never had it bleach anything with bold colors such as black, navy, gold, etc.
1 Stars Works great but causes discoloration in clothes and pillows
The product works as advertised but with a MAJOR drawback. The benzoil peroxide produces discoloration in clothes and pillows by bleaching.
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