Neutrogena : Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask

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3.9
309 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (3.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Kaolin, Bentonite (CI 77004), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Titanium Dioxide, Trideceth 9, PEG 5 Ethylhexanoate, Menthol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Fragrance.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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November 28, 2008

Pros:

Dual purpose (cleanser and a mask? That is genius)
Doesn't dry my skin as a cleanser
Works on my smaller pimples

Cons:

Burns my skin as a mask
Contains menthol
Doesn't control oil extremely well

I like this as a cleanser, but not as a mask. It reduces the redness of my pimples. I can't use it as a mask all over my face, but I do mask the pimples I currently have... it does a great job. I will personally not repurchase because I want to try another cleanser, but I am saving up the last bit I have in case I don't like this. This doesn't dry my skin like salicylic acid seems to (yeah, my skin is weird)
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May 30, 2008

Pros:

I ... HAD... systic acne, I with the mask on his face & back let, set and washed off, next morning the results were AMAZING! Good buy Acutaine!

Cons:

A little dry here and there, but no matter what USE moisturinzers. The after results are knock out!!

I would buy this product, it changed my life. I now model for various magazines and had so many compliments on my skin (so lets keep it a secret) ... I can wear make-up during the day, wash it off get ready for night no problem. Than do it again before bed. Its that great!! I can wear my make-up with no fear of breaking out ANYMORE! Suggested to ANYONE for ALL typed of skin! PROVE ME WRONG, I dare you!
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March 19, 2008

Pros:

It FEELS like it works....

Cons:

Over time it looses it's effectiveness, and doesn't address cystic or deep tissue forming acne in any way. Nor does it address the pain of acne.

If you have really mild to moderate acne it is ok, but it doesn't work at all on deep acne.
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April 20, 2007

Pros:

If used correctly it works! Really gets the job done! Leaves your face feeling very clean!

Cons:

Product may take some getting used to. My skin has built up a tolerance for Benzol Peroxide so I dont get red at all when I use it.

I use this product twice a day for 10 to 15 min as a mask. The package says dont use more than 3x's per week but I do anyway. It works. My skin is much more clear now than a month ago when I started using it. Your face may get red in the beginning but trust me you will see results if you just stick it out. I also use a Benzol Peroxide cream after i wash off the mask at night when i sleep. that makes a big diffference too! For like 7 dollars this product is worth it.
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April 5, 2007

Pros:

Does the job. Gets rid of what it's supposed to.

Cons:

I'm not really sure...I don't really see much a difference when I use it ask a mask.

Worked so well for me! Best product for me out there. I follow it up with Neutrogena Facial Toner and Complex 15 moisturizer. In fact, I'm out of all and I'm breaking out and it's scaring the HELL out of me.
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February 28, 2007
ok so like i use this as a mask. what i do is i use it as NIGHT and like i put it on all over my face and i leave it on for about five minutes. i deff. feel it burnningg/tingle. [: i wash it off and i will admit, it makes my face pretty DARN RED! but thats ok because, duh, it just totally like dried up my skin. so after i use it i feel my skin is very dry so i use mosterizer. the next morning my skin feel SUPER SOFFTT and SUPER FLAWLESSS. my skin has NEVER looked or felt this greatt. i DEFFFFF. recomend using it! [: but as everyone else has said, IT DRIES UP YOUR SKIN! which in theory, is a good thing cause it controls the oil. [: so just use a mosturizer with it and make sure to use it at night and your skin will look GREAT in NO TIME! [:
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December 16, 2006

Cons:

dry skin

This product is amazing! Give it time and it works great. As soon as you wash your face you fell the cleaness.
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July 8, 2016
Ok, I Guess
This product was ok. It didn't really do much for me. I used it as a cleanser and mask. As a cleanser, it wasn't anything special. I didn't break out more but it didn't clear me up. Using it as a mask was too drying and I had to stop. I would recommend it as a cleanser for light acne, but for me, it didn't clear anything up. If you purchase this product, don't use it as a mask, as it is very drying.
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December 11, 2013
Not a bad clay mask for acne skin, but may be a little harsh

Pros:

High amounts of clay = skin refining
Ingredient SA can help clear the skin a bit

Cons:

Can irritate if left on for too long
Strong medicinal/menthol smell

I have mixed feelings about this mask, but I do use it sometimes, so I will do this review to try and help you decide if you want to try it. I find that clay masks such as with a good amount of kaolin and/or bentonite, work well for my skin. (40+ year old woman with large pores, fine lines, and still very prone to breakouts) That said, I have a really hard time finding one that doesn't contain too many other ingredients to cause a problem. I have tried a lot of clay-based masks and this is one of the better ones but is very far from perfect. Mainly it is a little harsh. It has a strong "tingly" feeling when I have it on, which I know is some kind of selling point (people think something is "happening") but to me is always a sign of irritation. It has a very harsh chemical/menthol smell. It dries quickly and can irritate my skin if I leave it on for more than a few minutes. Remember, when your skin is acne-prone, irritating the skin is NOT helpful. So, I do use it but I use it only as a mask and I only leave it on for a few minutes - don't let it completely dry. I like the results of the clay in terms of refining pores / smoothing my fine lines etc. And I like that this one does not break me out exactly (many other masks out there are just flat-out break-out guarantees) I just wish it were a little less mentholy and irritating. If I leave it on too long or use it too often, the irritation can break e out. But if you have had good luck with clay masks this is one of the better ones and it might be worth trying.
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November 28, 2012

Pros:

The ingredients
It made skin appear smoother
The cost
The smell

Cons:

It doesn't lather
Sometimes little gritty things are in it
Didn't prevent break outs well

I bought this cleanser in hopes that using less products would help my skin. It seemed to do fine in the beginning but didn't do much a little bit after. I would recommend though to someone with light/mild acne. Mines mild/moderate. Because it does make your skin feel soft and your skin tone even and keep the really tiny bumps away.
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