20 Best Neutrogena Products For Acne (2023 Updated)

I went on a trip and left my retinol at home. Didn’t worry about it enough to by more, but I ended up with a pretty big breakout by the end of the trip. I have hormonal acne (mostly on my chin and jawline) that I can generally control well with cleanser, differin, serum, and moisturizer, but this was the worst breakout I had in a while and I had a big meeting as soon as I got back… yikes.

Picked up a tube of this stuff and WOW it helped so much! I put it on after my retinol at night and after serum in the morning. Everything shrank and was way easier to cover with makeup. Definitely less redness too.

Word to the wise: this has 10% benzoyl peroxide, which is a lot. I don’t have super sensitive skin, so I was fine to use it sparingly (this isn’t a product to lather on like Vaseline) with the rest of my routine.

You might need to pause on one or two of your other products to make room for this one. This should prob be the only BP in your routine because it’s so much. Some people also just find this much benzoyl peroxide irritating, even without combining other products.

Don’t hurt your skin friends! Test it first one time in one day to see how your skin takes it (especially if you’ve never used a product like this before). It can also be a little drying, so DEFINITELY use moisturizer and suncreen after you apply.

Makeup goes overtop of that perfectly 🙂 best of luck!.

I’ve used similar products with the same concentration as this product so I knew somewhat what to expect but the results and gentleness has been better with this one so far. I experienced no redness, reaction or irritation.

I made sure to use no other acne treatment the day I used it. I also had a random break out before using which made me feel like it was a good time to try. I had a lot of tiny whiteheads in patches all of over my face beforehand as well as a couple of the occasional cystic and bigger whiteheads.

I also have stubborn blackheads. So before bed, after washing my face I used a very thin layer of product. I was worried Id have redness the next morning but to my surprise my skin felt soft and the breakout redness and tiny pimples were gone.

It was great. I didn’t notice my change in blackheads, but the bigger whiteheads did shrink. It leaves a white cast when it dries and I will be careful to use it sparingly when necessary but for my situation it actually worked.

I don’t have consistent acne problems, but I am prone to cysts breakouts during times of stress, that quickly make themselves known, and take weeks to clear. I happen to have one of these breakouts a day before receiving this product, couldn’t have come at a better time.

After the first application, it stopped my flareup from progressing any further, but I didn’t see a reduction in the redness around it. After the second application, I started to notice it was clearing up my live sore and redness.

Historically, I have felt helpless, with these breakouts, and the only cure is time. I can positively say this product has changed that. The only downsides, are the scent of the product is less than pleasant, but doesn’t remain once dry on the skin.

Secondly, is the pad size. They are on the smaller side of its competitors, and takes several passes to cover your entire face. Overall, I am pleasantly surprised, and will continue to purchase this product.

I’ve used the pads daily since I got them a couple weeks ago, and it’s definitely made an improvement with my skin! I use them after my cleanser, and they clean off anything that my cleanser doesn’t get.

It’s amazes me what can be left over after cleansing. These definitely assure me that my skin is squeaky clean and ready for the rest of my skincare routine. The first couple days it did sting a little bit right after use, but my skin has gotten used to it now.

After just a couple weeks, my acne has significantly cleared up! The only thing I will warn about is that it dries out your skin quite a bit, so you’ll want to pair it with a good moisturizer. I could potentially see this not being the right product for someone with really sensitive skin, but it’s worked great for me.

I also like them for the convenience factor – no more using cotton pads and toner. Overall, I think they’re a great option for someone with mild/moderate acne.

Both my 19 year old son who has hormonal acne prone skin & I with more dry mature skin & still experiences breakouts tested these Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads & were wowed by the fast results! Anything that was leftover in our pores after cleansing dissolved immediately & went to work on calming, clearing & preventing any acne & blemishes without feeling too harsh.

We both have mildly sensitive skin & while there’s an initial tingling sensation, it subsides quickly & neither of us experienced any irritation. These ingredient packed pre-soaked soft treatment pads have two different sides with one being textured to give a gentle physical exfoliation as well as chemically for more uneven areas of your face as you lightly sweep in small circular motions in more congested areas & the other side is smooth for areas that you just want to pat or swipe product onto.

My son’s larger pimples shrank overnight & were no longer inflamed & my blemishes were practically cleared by morning!.

This is my first time writing a review on ANY product! This product has tremendously helped my blackheads along my nose and forehead! My pores are much more clear and it just makes my skin look “clean” and not so clogged looking.

I am often trying new products to help with my hormonal acne at age 28 and this is something I will continue to buy! I have used this for almost 1 week now as I started this on 21Jan22. I use this in the morning in my problem areas before serum and then I use it at night before my nighttime serums etc.

and I wait about ten minutes before applying my next steps of serum and moisturizer. I have also found myself using this as a spot treatment and it makes such a difference. I have noticed slight peeling along my nose but I have just applied extra moisturizer near the area and that has helped.

I LOVE this product! :).

I have suffered (literally) with blackheads since my pre-teen years. I’m approaching 70 years now. NOTHING has ever helped my blackhead issue successfully — ever. Something has done that now. Is it perfect? Did it disappear my problem overnight? No.

However, exactly as advertised, it brought deep, deep ones to the surface and they eventually were washed away. Does my problem still exist? Yes. Be that as it may, there is now a solution. One of the deterents listed by Neutragena was possible excessive drying of the skin.

This has not happened to me – old lady that I am – and I use it twice per day.

I was really disappointed with this product. Neutrogena usually excels in Acne/Facial care. However, I was vastly underwhelmed me in its performance. This especially considering the other predecessors of Neutrogena’s Stubborn Acne Line, which are amazing.

This product, however, was a definite miss. I saw no exponential difference in my pores or blackheads. It’s by no means terrible a product. I enjoyed the dewy-look and softness it gave my skin but, blackhead results leave much to be desired.

I really love how clean and soft my face feels after I do this. I did not buy this with the intention of necessarily clearing any acne, as I use a 10% Benzoyl Peroxide face wash at night that keeps my skin relatively clear.

I bought this for the purpose of lightening up some dark spots that I have accrued over the years, and for shrinking some of the pores that I have to the left and right of my nose area, and also for a few blackheads on my nose as well.

I was also hoping it would give me a bit better of a healthier glow as well as a year straight of 10% benzoyl peroxide face wash had my face looking clear, but a bit on the dull side. Keeping my purpose of buying this face wash in mind, it has exceeded all expectations, it immediately reduced the size of my pores to almost non-existent and cleaned out the blackheads on my nose and gave me a healthier glow that I was yearning for.

This is a must have in my skin care routine. For anyone struggling with the things I described above, I wholeheartedly recommend this, as it’s price efficient and extremely effective at avoiding a pimple before it comes in as well which is a bonus.

When I see a tiny red pimple coming in and use this within an hour or two it’s a miniscule barely noticeable whitehead. -Side note, I have oily and acne prone skin.

Loved this product have oily skin. Really helps with bumps on my face cleaning out them. Would recommend this product for in between type skin. Was fairly new when purchased but I love Neutrogena products and how they work with my skin.

I tried this product during my pregnancy with my son because I was experiencing kind of bad break out with my pregnancy. I tried it one morning and instantly fell in love with how smooth and refreshing it made my skin feel.

I felt like I lost a couple of years of age progression using this product. Hello world with my big belly and all felt really good. So if anyone wants to try Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub and have a really fresh face I would surely recommend it.

Tell everyone and everybody about this product to try for themselves. Go right ahead. I am still using this product now that I’m pregnant with my second child and I’m getting the same results as before when I was pregnant with my first child.

Try and tell people abouts this product so they can experience euphoria that i felt and feel everytime i use it. Just be careful not use to much of it at one time because they have microbeads in them and be careful not to harshly wash your face also with this product.

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I wish people would not say that this product needs to be taken off the shelf. Here is why: For the first two weeks of using this product I was freaked out. Like many other reviews my chin swelled up and was covered in a rash.

That was followed by severe dryness and flaky skin. I immediately read other reviews and saw that others had the same problem. I was freaked out and thought of immediately using a different brand HOWEVER I figured if it was strong enough to cause that reaction it must be strong enough to fight acne which I was desperate for.

I decided to stick with it a little longer and I am glad I did. Those symptoms only lasted a week or two then all that went away. I use this twice a day followed by nutrogena moisturizer. My skin is perfectly normal the only difference is, I have no acne.

I am 30 and I break out during ovulation. I have been using this product for over a month and its now starting to really show results. I am ovulating right now and I can not count even one pimple. (Who wants acne at age 30 right, I feel like a teenager again.

) I am glad I decided to stick with this product. Maybe if others do, some may have the same good results as me and have a little less self consciousness.

Edit: By the way! I found out that the Biotin supplement I have been taking of 10,000mcg (to grow out my hair) was making my acne worse! In some individuals with dry, flaky, and textured skin, biotin can cause more severe break outs especially if you normally are prone to acne.

It’s because it helps you produce more keratin and those with textured/acne prone skin already produce more keratin on their skin than the normal person. Just in case anyone else has been going through a similar problem!I have sensitive DRY skin that also gets cystic acne and extremely extremely bumpy texture.

I have struggled my whole life to find anything that works for me (and doesn’t make it WORSE). I have been using Cerave’s SA wash and their hydrating wash for the last year and that did help with the texture issue somewhat and the hydrating wasn’t helped with dryness but not my cystic acne! I picked this up on a whim (and due to desperation to be honest).

After the FIRST wash my current acne’s swelling reduced immensely and the deep buried acne started to surface. After my second wash using this product, (Warning, TMI ahead) all of my acne started leaking, oozing and the swelling continued to decrease rapidly over a couple hours! My skin texture and acne is SO much better, my complexion is brighter, and I really cannot believe it! Yes my skin is a bit dry (since it’s already normally dry and this can be very drying with repeated use) however it isn’t “tight”, red nor burning and I do moisturize, if curious, I use Dickinsons rose water/witch hazel and clean and clear dual action (the only moisturizer combo I have found so far that doesn’t break me out, high end products included bc I am allergic to Many things but most specifically sunscreen/spf!) So it isn’t a problem.

The results I’m getting from the face wash are well worth the extra moisturizing and I will be using it as a sort of “spot treatment wash” for the next couple days. Wow I just can’t emphasize enough how much this has CURED my truly problematic skin.

I’m over the moon.

This product is amazing! I 100% recommend it. I had a breakout out all over my forehead, and I was upset because it came out of nowhere. I believe it may have been hormonal related, stress related, or both.

I had whiteheads that were painful and I had bumps that were red. The acne medication I’ve used for years, which was prescribed by a dermatologist, shockingly didn’t work this time around. I’m assuming maybe my skin got used to it, so I had to switch things up because I was really desperate and starting to feel pretty insecure.

As I was researching for a new acne cream that I could buy ASAP, I found this Neutrogena product. I was hesitant because I wasn’t sure if it was actually going to work and I saw a few other reviews discussing how they had a bad reaction to the product.

I personally didn’t have a bad reaction at all and I have sensitive skin. I noticed very very quick results, like within hours. However, since I had a large breakout with very inflamed acne, it took about a week with consistent use of the product for my whiteheads to completely disappear and red bumps to flatten.

My skin feels so smooth now and I’m really happy and grateful that I came across this product. It’s a must use! The product exceeded my expectations and I’ll definitely be continuing to purchase it from now on.

I have combination skin by the way and I’d also like to note that it does have a drying effect simply because that’s what it’s supposed to do, so as long as you have a good moisturizer you’ll be good to go! 😊.

This facewash/mask definitely did it’s job! The only problem I had was it dried out my skin, so I had to stop using it. But in the beginning it was wonderful, and did wonders for my skin, cleared up my acne within the first 3 days! It did burn a little bit when I had it on, but I kind of liked it because it was almost like you could feel it working! The texture/consistency of the product was great, it was creamy and think, but not too thick.

I loved the fact that I could choose weather I wanted to use it as a facewash or to use it as a face mask! After I rinsed my face with water, I felt nice and refreshed, and you could see an instant improvement in my skin! I loved this facewash/facemask, except for the fact it dried my skin out after extensive use.

To start out, I would like to say that I am currently in esthetician school and have been looking for new products with “cleaner” ingredients to use. I have acne, including frequent pimples popping up overnight.

I have used plenty of new trendy brands attempting to clear my skin. Although these have helped to control my acne, nothing has really CLEARED my skin. I decided to go back to my roots and choose a brand that’s one of the oldest skincare brands with much more research and testing than other new products.

That being Neutrogena. I went to my local Walmart and began looking through the hundreds of Neutrogena products, when one line in particular caught my eye. The acne stress control facewash, face scrub, and toner.

I picked up the bottle really being drawn into the word “Stress” which we all suffer with. Stress tends to make my face breakout horrendously. Without further hesitation, I put all 3 products into my cart and checked out.

The first night, I was due to exfoliate, so I used the scrub. I used it in the shower. One of the first things I noticed was the calming cucumber scent and the light exfoliating beads. This face scrub was unlike any other i’ve used.

My face felt so soft and smooth. I got out of the shower and noticed a subtle glow to my face. After using the toner, my redness dissapeared almost 70%. I decided to moisturize and go to bed. When i woke up the next morning and looked in the mirror after washing my face with the wash version, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

My skin had drastically changed overnight. My swollen pimples on my cheeks and jawline had flattened out and my skin tone was so even. I continued to use these products to this day. After only a week my acne was 50% cleared up.

If you feel like you have tried every product under the sun for acne, TRY THIS. Recently, I went to purchase more and now I can hardly find the products without them being sold out 🙂 (I also wanted to add that the active ingredient is salicylic acid, which is great for acne and exfoliating the top layer of your skin, causing cell turnover and rejuvenation).

I have tried probably over 20-25 different face washes and cleansers and nothing seemed to work after a week of using them. I have struggled with some light acne breakouts since I was 14 and couldn’t find the right one to clear my face and kept working for more than a week.

Till now at 17 years old I was searching some shelves again for another face wash to try and “STRESS CONTROL” caught my eye……. So I bought it and what do you know this shi works and and continues working after one week of using it.

I’ve used Neutrogena Stress Control for a little over a month and my face has been clear for weeks with just 2 new pimples that popped up overnight rather than 4 or 5. I love it, it really helps a lot…… I have to buy some more now lol.

Some history about my skin: I had clear skin pretty much up until my mid-late 20s, with a pimple maybe here or there around my period. However, about three months ago, my cheeks exploded with pimples out of seemingly nowhere.

I searched many internet forums and sought advice from anyone I could find, from dermatologists to my doctor to random friends and family. I bought countless cleansers, toners, and moisturizers, which all seemed to promise perfect skin.

My skin just kept getting worse and worse. Nothing was working, and I was losing hope. I was perusing Target one day, and came across this cleanser. I bought it on a whim, because I figured it was better than doing nothing.

I’m not kidding you, literally after my first wash, my pimples started feeling less painful and swollen. Within an hour, there was a visible difference in the size and redness of the acne on my cheeks.

I thought that maybe it was just my eyes seeing things, so I decided to keep using it to see what would happen. Fast forward only three days– my pimples have mostly disappeared or have gone down at least 50% in size/redness.

I’m shocked how fast this cleanser has worked. I could cry at how much time and money I’ve wasted on other products and research. THANK YOU Neutrogena for this cleanser, and please never stop selling this formula.

This is my holy grail and Neutrogena, you now have a lifetime customer!.

This scrub is good to use for acne maybe 2 times a week. Anymore than that, it makes my face dry and irritated. Overall it does an okay job. I have been using it for over a year on and off in between other face washes and it doesn’t really do much for my acne.

The ingredients in it look a bit sus. Salicylic acid is great for acne, however whatever else is in this product may not be so great. It also has a weird over powering smell. If you are looking for a back up acne scrub this is okay but for long term use, it may not do too much for your face.

It’s not the worst out there but I would probably recommend something else.

My skin cleared up within a week of using this face wash. I have very sensitive skin and can usually ONLY use products with no perfume or fragrance or harsh chemicals and this product does have salicylic acid and a slight fragrance and does not bother my skin.

So glad I came across this face wash. Have already purchased my 3rd bottle. Also I sometimes use the face wash as my mask and I allow the product to sit on my face for about 15 to 30 minutes and then I rinse it off.

I use it as a mask about twice a week. Either way it works for me!! So happy about my skin finally! I am 36 with cyclical acne, but NOT ANYMORE!!!!!.

I’ve been using this face wash for about 15 years and there is truly nothing else like it! I had the absolute WORST acne as a teen and tried everything imaginable to clear it. Every other face wash- prescribed or over the counter, either dried my skin out or made my acne worse.

I somehow stumbled across this one and found it was not only the only face wash to clear my acne, but it was the only one that helped me maintain clear skin. I have no idea what it is about it but no matter how many times I try to switch things up (just to try other things on the market), I always end up coming back to this one.

There is literally no product in the world I recommend more!.

I had never heard of toners until I brought up to my doctor that I was having an issue with acne. She recommended a few different things, one of them being to include a toner in my skincare routine. I promptly went to Walmart, looked at all the products and was overwhelmed (bear in mind I only looked at the acne product section too.

Can you imagine how many more choices I would have found had I looked more!), but this one stuck out to me. The claims on the packaging were what I was looking for and completely sold a newb like me.

I would say it definitely works if used consistently! My face looks less spotty and although my face did break out, I think using this prompted my breakouts to clear up faster. I used this after also using an acne fighting facial scrub type cleanser, and although the acne fighting ingredients were plentiful and strong, I didn’t feel like the combo dried out my face or was too much.

I applied a moisturizer afterwards too and I think that balanced everything out.

I have been using this toner for about a decade on my body, not my face. I have a large chest and get these weird bumps underneath that aren’t inflamed like pimples but still drive me nutts! I use this under my chest, on my back to get rid of backne and between my thighs to eliminate razor burn and ingrown hairs.

I transfer the contents into a spray bottle to make application easier. I’ve tried others, but this one works the best for me. I can tell a huge difference when I run out and don’t replace right away! Love this stuff!!.

I’m a high school girl and have had mild acne on my back and shoulders for a couple years, coming and going periodically. It seemed to be mostly the result of sweaty sportsbras and not being able to shower right after practices/workouts, and while it wasn’t too bad, it was enough to make me self-conscious when wearing bathing suits and tanks.

This was the first acne product I’ve used to try to get rid of it, and I’m so glad I did. I saw a difference after the first day of using this product, which I apply daily after showering with Neutrogena’s Body Clear Body Scrub.

Redness and pimple heads disappeared, tone evened, skin looked clearer. I have been using this for a couple of weeks now and although there are still some hints of acne, it’s much less noticeable than before.

Some more pros: – This product DOES NOT BLEACH/DISCOLOR FABRIC!! This was a huge plus for me because I’m tired of using products that stain my clothes, bedsheets, and towels. – Super easy to apply (I use a cotton pad) and dries quickly.

– For a pretty small bottle (and small price), I’ve gotten so many uses out of it. I’ve been using it every night for at least 3-4 weeks and it’s only about half way gone (and that’s after applying it fairly liberally).

Cons: – I will say that the first few days my back was really itchy, probably because my skin was not used to the chemicals and I do have sensitive skin. This stopped after a couple of uses and overall the product was definitely worth the initial itchiness.

I definitely recommend this product to anyone who is struggling w acne. Overnight (I’m not kidding – I’d have flare ups one night, I’d apply, and the next morning they’d be gone), this product will make your skin more even and clear! I’ve never written a review before but I really believe this product will help you! I’m no doctor but I’d also recommend drinking LOTS of water and thinking about what you’re eating to clear up that acne! I’m so so glad I bought this product.

Hope this helps!!.

Out of the basic face washes marketed toward folks looking to combat acne offered by Neutrogena that (a) are Oil-Free and (b) contain Salicylic Acid, this Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Facial Cleanser with Salicylic Acid is hands down my favorite (over the original orange-colored Oil-Free Acne Wash and the Grapefruit scented Oil-Free Acne Wash).

Though at first glance they all contain the same active ingredient (2% Salicylic Acid), they contain different inactive ingredients which service as the mechanism for action and delivery. I believe this cleanser serves me longer throughout the day and on a long term level.

Likewise, it feels lighter on my face than the thicker orange and grapefruit formulas – and the lightness somehow feels cleaner, though it may be a little more drying. The drying is welcome considering I have oily skin.

I also suffer from Seborrheic Dermatitis, particularly of the scalp variety, and this shampoo can also be used as a substitute for the T/Sal shampoo as it has identical ingredients, albeit less 1% Salicylic Acid.

I should mention here, that there is another Salicylic Acid drugstore cleanser that I prefer over this one, that is slightly more expensive from another brand, that comes slightly high recommended from my dermatologist, but this cleanser is a close second.

If you are that curious which cleanser that is, I’m sure you can check out my reviews and figure it out. Be well!.

As a skin “expert” this cleanser checks ALL the boxes: Paraben FREE, Sulfate FREE, Alcohol FREE, Ph Balanced, AND contains 2% BHA, Panthenol, Glycerin! This Cleanser is GREAT for ALL skin types: *Dry Skin- Panthenol & Glycerin (For the skin, panthenol helps improve elasticity, hydration, and lends a smooth appearance) * Oily/Acne Prone Skin- 2%Bha *Sensitive Skin- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (It is a gentle foaming agent used in sulphate-free cleansers for its moisturising properties) Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate functions as a surfactant in cleansers.

It enables water and oil to blend well, which makes the mixture a good cleansing agent. However, it cleanses impurities without stripping your skin’s natural pH, keeping it smooth and soft even after a wash.

This ingredient is also used in baby products and cleansers for sensitive skin! Neutrogena really hit a home run with this cleanser but you must be aware of FAKES sold on AMAZON; ONLY BUY FROM YOUR LOCAL STORES OR FROM NEUTROGENA DIRECTLY!!!!.

I’ve been using the oil free acne wash from neutropenia (the orange one) for over a decade, and it’s the only thing that worked at preventing and drying up my acne. When the acne proofing gel came out I was intrigued because it also contains 2% salicylic acid, and I really wanted to know what the difference was between both products.

I found it on sale at target and bought it. I used it for about a month and a half before I finally stopped. Since being on this product, I experienced the worst acne of my life. I’m 25 now and never had serious acne issues.

I’d get an occasional zit and blackheads but never anything that lead to cystic acne and scarring. I woke up almost every day with a new cystic pimple. They were deep, painful, and resistant to healing.

I bought different face serums and moisturizers thinking that maybe those were the culprits then I finally figured out that my acne problem started when I started using this face wash. Nothing else changed in my regimen.

As soon as I stopped it and restarted the oil free acne wash, my acne has been clearing up and I haven’t been experiencing those persistent and painful cystic pimples that I had while using the acne proofing gel.

I didn’t think this product would break me out like that because it contains 2% salicylic acid. I guess there’s something else in the formulation that wasn’t working for me. I thought I’d share my experience for anyone interested.

Now I have to battle these acne scars.

On a whim at my local grocery store, I tried the grapefruit one, and now it is my favorite. It adds a little kick that the original one did not. my face seems cleaner and my face was in better shape the first week after using the grapefruit cleanser compared to the original one.

This product may dry your skin out like many other reviewers have mentioned. This is most likely because many of the reviewers are following up with benzoil peroxide after washing with this. The salicylic acid and benzoil peroxide combination can be VERY drying and is most definitely not for everyone.

My dermatologist recommended this cleanser to me paired with Duac topical gel (contains benzoil peroxide) because of my oily skin. My skin can withstand being dried out a little. You have to experiment with the cleanser and find the perfect amount of product to use along with a daily moisturizer.

I personally use about a quarter pump. If you use this product correctly (i. e. NOT using it paired with benzoil peroxide if you have dry skin) it can be a very effective cleanser. I am deducting a star because there is a flaw with the bottle design.

By the time I am nearly out of the cleanser, it is very watery and is not the same consistency as an unopened bottle. I tend to throw the product out when it gets like this and grab a new bottle. Because of this, I never buy the value size because that would result in me throwing away more product.

I have oily acne prone dark skin. I have managed to maintain a healthy skin and minimal breakouts by including Tretinoin to my skin care routine. I have been using Himalaya neem face wash for ages and Nivea jojoba oil vitamin E lotion.

I read about salicylic acid and it’s benefits for acne prone skin and hyperpigmentation, and thought of giving this product a go. Before switching to this product, I stopped using the Tretinoin. At first, my skin was irritated after using this face wash.

My face became very very itchy and my skin had some kind of a fine and textured rash that one can see and feel. I figured that’s normal since it’s my first time applying salicylic acid on my skin. I stopped for a couple of days and then resumed using this product.

All was good after that until I started breaking out badly all over my chin and cheeks even though I use this face wash only once a day and I consistently moisturise afterwards.

I prefer to use Neutrogena Oil Free Face Wash as the second cleanser in double cleansing. Even though my face makeup (foundations, especially) are water-based, this Neutrogena product wasn’t effective for what I need in an end-of-day face cleanser…however, it’s perfect when placed second in a double cleansing routine.

The scent is medicinal, but not at all overpowering. I find the scent very complimentary with the just-right amount of bubble action that occurs when washing…and make me feel the work-in-action and the salicylic acid penetrating my epidermis as I gently circle over my face.

After, my skin feels like it was just deep cleaned without any harshness. My face looks firmed and toned and that’s like magic for my pores that are unclogged and breathing and ready for a sweet dreamy sleepy time like a flower closing after sunset.

The Neutrogena Oil-Free Face Wash definitely works wonders on my my sebum secretion with the immediate effect seen and felt with the great lessening of the super oil slick my face otherwise blots constantly.

In general it is a great working product. Just maybe we could make it with other fruits? But I totally recommend this product, well any of Neutrogena products are a sure to please and work for what it’s attended purpose was.

Also great for all and any age, as well as perfectly perfect for female and male usage. would I purchase this product again? Like I said before all of Neutrogena products are top notch. I’d be dumb not to go with Neutrogena and use a different brand.

No, no, no not me. I’ll stick with a winning company Neutrogena why waste your money with anything else. If you are not satisfied for any reason whatsoever and I doubt you would but if so ask any other person if there would like to take that product off your hands and they will be asking you are you serious? Because it’s the best and you are just throwing it away tisk tisk tisk.

I tried this for the first time last year, and let me tell you just wow. The results are almost immediate with skin irritation. My skin is very sensitive, and I’ve tried almost everything out to control this.

Each time seemed worse than the last leaving bums, and redness everywhere. I couldn’t wear tank tops, or anything due to the bumps being so bad. One use of this I was hooked. I woke up the next day to find most had disappeared, or decreased tremendously.

After using it for a week they were gone completely, and have not returned. Don’t get me wrong I have tried other products in the midst of using this, and instantly knew it was a must. Seeing small irritations starting.

Needless to say I have used just this , or neutropenia products only since. I would highly recommend this for anyone with sensitive skin. I have no complaints, or changes at all.

I have combination skin and I have had to deal with acne quite often. Sometimes my skin can react quite harshly to some products. I have been using this scrub for over two months now and have found this scrub to be quite mild.

It works very well on my skin. My acne breakouts have reduced considerably. My skin is looking clearer and softer than it has been for years. Though the application instructions on the tube suggest that this product should be used twice daily, I personally feel this can dry out your skin.

In my experience applying this scrub once in two days is more than enough. A word of caution for women with dry skin…this product may dry out your skin further as it has been specially made for those with oily skin.

I had 0 acne until I turned 19 and then it got horrible, it was severe all through my 20s until I decided to really get serious about curing it. This face was is the best thing ever! It has completely eliminated my acne, and it brightens my skin beautifully.

My acne scars are also gone (I also use 23% vit c serum and retinol) but no doubt this scrub is invaluable and has worked wonders for me! It has also cured my sisters acne, and every single person I’ve recommended it to.

This stuff works! Highly recommend washing your face in the shower, scrubbing from your hairline to your collarbone, and cleansing for at least 2 minutes. I personally spend 3-5 minutes cleansing my face and neck every day.

I only use this once a day, and just a warm water or cetaphil cleanse for my second wash. Coconut oil to remove make up. This has kept my skin acne free for over a year now. Good luck yall!.

I was fortunate to have been selected by Chickadvisor to test out this product for free. I really enjoyed the light grapefruit smell this product has. I was a bit afraid that it would be overwhelmingly strong, or even dyed a bright shade of pink, but fortunately this product is light when it comes to both of those.

The product says to use a dime sized about but I found that I can easily use about half a dime size to effectively wash my entire face. It comes out as a thick cream and really foams up into a nice lather when you add water! It feels really refreshing on the skin, even though it stings a bit for me personally.

My biggest gripe, and reason I rated this so poorly, is that I’ve broken out since using the product. I do have oily, acne prone skin, but I have my skin under control and never break out unless I’m at certain points in my Cycle.

I swapped my usual acne control cleansers out with this product, and since starting the test I’ve begun breaking out around my nose and upper lip (areas I don’t typically break out) and my chin. I was confused because I had assumed the effective element of this cleanser would be salicylic acid, but found that is not included in this product! My skin will absolutely break out unless I use salicylic acid, so I believe that’s what happened to me.

I may be able to include this grapefruit cleanser in my routine at night when I don’t use an SA cleanser, but I’m afraid that it may be too harsh (due to the stinging). Overall, this product doesn’t work for my skin.

The cleanser itself doesn’t seem to stripe my face too much of its oils, but it does sting a bit. Because of that I’m afraid it may be too harsh to be used in conjunction with a salicylic acid product (whether that be an SA cleanser at another time of the day, or a toner).

And other than that, I really don’t see any benefits in using this product, or how it would be better for my skin than my current products. The price itself is low in comparison to how much product you need per use — so I think this bottle would last a pretty long time.

So I wasn’t sure if I would get a chance to use the Neutrogena pink grapefruit cleanser as I am an older adult who doesn’t breakout very often but have 3 adult kids in the house. Well as luck would have it I ended up with a nasty hard irritating acne bump on my neck.

As the day went on I was getting more irritated by this painful lump. After work I checked my mail and my sample from neutrogena and chickadvisor was in the mail. I applied the grapefruit cleanser that evening not even thinking I should take a picture before I used the product.

I was very impressed by how easy the neutrogena grapefruit cleanser lathered, it smelled amazing and my skin was so soft I couldn’t get over how nice it felt. The next morning I got up and I was oh no I should have taken a picture no one will believe that horrible red irritating bump was totally gone no sign that it had even been there.

I was stunned I usually don’t have that kind of luck with acne cleansers. I told the kids( three young adults) please try this neutrogena I got to review but please take before and after pictures as I need to do a review.

I told them about my experience and encouraged them to try as they all have various issues with acne. My daughter tried the neutrogena cleanser and took pictures for me. I asked her what she thought she said I loved the smell and I like how it makes my face feel.

She had me touch her face it was nice and soft. I said do you think there’s a difference she says no nit really, maybe? I said how about send me the pictures and compare. She was like oh mom I was wrong you can see quite a difference.

So the neutrogena grapefruit cleanser has become communal we all love how it works and feels.

I love this cleanser. I have dry skin and this is definitely for oily skin but I’ve been getting a lot of breakouts lately so needed something to help that wasn’t too pricey. The smell is amazing and if you’ve ever tried anything from the pink grapefruit collection you know the smell.

The cleanser comes out in a thick cream and transforms into a thick foam when you rub it in. It really deep cleans. Even though I have dry skin this doesn’t make it worse. It can feel a litttle dry sometimes right after but nothing a little moisturizer can’t fix.

I take my makeup off using the pink grapefruit cleansing wipes, then I use this cleanser as well as the pink grapefruit scrub, neutrogenas acne stress control toner, and the pink grapefruit moisturizer before bed.

Sometimes I’ll also use clean and clears spot treatment too. Any pimples I have are either gone or shrink greatly by the next morning and usually only takes about 2 or 3 nights of this routine to get my skin completely clear.

I don’t use that specific toner daily only when I’m treating my breakouts because it’s very strong, so then I switch back to my loreal hydrafresh toner, but besides that I do this routine every night and it keeps my skin clean, fresh and clear.

Even if I’m not having any breakouts I still use this routine to prevent them from popping up. Of course it won’t completely stop any from appearing but I’ve noticed a very big difference. My skin feels soo clean after using too.

I’m glad I purchased this cleanser and will continue to do so.

Okay, so I have quite pale, combo skin that can get sensitive sometimes, dry if anywhere but the West coast, that is mostly clear everywhere except for a kind of perma-breakout around my mouth, chin and jaw line.

Definitely increases the week before menstruation. I’m currently 27 and it’s been this way since about age 22. The only time it was clear(ish) was 2 year ago after about 5 months of Clindoxyl gel use.

Then the pandemic hit, masks were a thing and it came back. Attempted another year of clindoxy as prescribed, didn’t budge. On top of that, add in stress, shift work and wearing scratchy medical masks over the past few months (finishing nursing school), and it’s gotten even worse, occasionally creeping up my cheeks.

I’ve started using my prescribed clindoxyl gel beyond as prescribed (morning & night instead of just once at night), which has helped, but still get the odd flare-up if I combine my time of month with poor eating, drinking some alcohol and/or a long work set.

I didn’t want to like this, cause I’ve been easing my way into the fancier and medical-type brands, but made an impulse buy about 1. 5 weeks ago, and am honestly blown away. I’ve used it about 4 times/week, at night, after my clindoxyl gel has dried (I know, big no-no for sentive skin to combine a retinol plus BP), and then top it off with the sea-buckthorn + fruit enzyme oil from The Ordinary (which realy helps soothe skin!), and my very angry, very red break-out has settled out and is greatly deminished in just 1.

5 weeks! Thats even despite working some shifts and sleep deprivation thrown in there! Can’t say if it’s specifically this product; whether its the combo with clyndoxyl, or the combo of sea buckthorn oil, but something is finally working.

Might post another review if I’m able to wean off the clindocyl gel successfully in a month.

My skin changed dramatically over the month- could be stress- not wearing enough SPF. My skin broke out and had darkening brown spots on my skin. My regular face wash wasn’t work- pigmentation I thought I needed a bleaching cream.

Then I saw this and tried it. I used the Stubborn wash and night cream- I did not get the am cream. The box said there will be a stinging sensation/ redness for about couple of days and would see results in about a 2week.

I used this religiously, I did have stinging up until this point and redness when I applied the night cream, but only for a couple of minutes thereafter. The box said to discontinue if it persists-I never discontinued because after about two weeks I saw results.

Acne/ acne scares cleared. The plus was I had horrible pigmentation throughout my face which I had for awhile- but worsened when my acne flared up. Pigmentation was mainly around my mouth. This too had lightened up.

I really like this mask, I have previously tried the Grapefruit range from Neutrogena and loved the smell. It’s so refreshing on the skin and this is no exception. The formula isn’t too thick and heavy but it also is thick enough to peel off nicely once it’s dry.

My skin felt so refreshed after using it. My only criticism is I wish it came in a tube so it could be something you buy and use multiple times. I don’t particularly like single use masks unless they are a sheet mask.

The product works really well for me ! Applying was an issue as it was liquid and you need to use you hand to apply it. However , after applying it was magic. I find it was really easy to peel it off without any issues, I was bit scared after seeing the reviews from people to take off the mask.

But I think it is because of the skin type you have. I had only skin ans easy to take off , it is not meant for dry skin. As the product advertised it is 100% true oily and for helping with the pores.

I am happy with the product and would try again 🙂.

I got to try the new Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Peel-Off Mask for Acne Prone Skin, and unfortunately it’s not something I myself would use again. I’ve suffered from acne all my life and even as an adult I still get breakouts often.

The Peel-off mask is to help reduce oil, unclog pores and removed access dirt from your face. After opening I was disappointed, as I thought it was just a regular peel-off mask, but that it was a cream that solidifies, that you peel off after.

The whole process was a big mess in my opinion, as I didn’t have a brush to apply the mask, and unfortunately I didn’t know how much of the cream to apply to my face. I only put it on the bottom half, as that’s where most of my acne stems from.

The instructions say to apply to face and avoid Hair, eyebrows and eyes, and to leave on for 20 minutes for it to solidify and become clear. Well, after 30 minutes only about 1/4 of it solidified and the rest stayed as a sticky cream.

I peeled off the parts that were clear, but to remove the access sticky cream I had to scrubbed my face almost raw to remove the rest. Not only did this not work, to remove it agitated my skin, and even after removal, left my face feeling sticky.

I’m unsure if it’s because I didn’t add any to my forehead, if I added to much to each area, or if it was the product itself. Unfortunately, I only received 1 and can’t re-try the mask to see if it may have worked better the second time.

I always enjoy trying new things and absolutely LOVE face masks, and I’m sure that there are other people who probably did something different and love this product. If given the chance, I would definitely try it again, and change a few things to see if it would work better, but for now this is my opinion, and hope others have a better outcome than I did.

I received the product free in exchange for my honest opinion.

So thick. It should be names as daily scrub. Not at all beneficial to my oily skin. Felt too harsh too skin due to its big scrubber. Face scrubber must be gentle. Also it feel like cream. While washing with water there is also some part left on my face like near nose near eyes which doesn’t wash off with splash of water.

You need to scrub and wash and rub again with fingers to completey get rid off. I love this brand but this product is my least favourite.

I keep this in my shower so I can wash my face during my shower. I like to keep it on a little longer then I would a face wash because it has a nice tingle. It exfoliates, but is not harsh on my face.

It doesn’t dry out my face either. I use it daily and it takes off 99% of my make up. I use a toner as well and there is sometimes a little make up still on my face, but it could be because I missed a spot, and not the product.

I saw this in an article about the top 50 products to buy on Amazon for under $10. It was a great deal and I have not been disappointed. Recommend.

This is my favorite budget exfoliator. It is gentle, but effective. This has glycolic acid salicylic acid. Glycolic acid is a chemical exfoliants that is anti-aging. Salicylic acid is a chemical exfoliant that clears up helps prevent blackheads.

I use this in the shower and leave it on for a few minutes as a scrub + mask. That way I get maximum benefit from the glycolic acid. This is a great scrub for all skin types. For real acne sufferers I would suggest using a mask with benzoyl peroxide.

Physical chemical exfoliants can agravate acne and cause inflammation. If you suffer from acne, then make sure you take a good daily probiotic. Wash your pillow cases often. Focus on products that are anti-inflammatory and have natural antiseptic/anti-bacterial properties.

Less is more. I hope this helps some people suffering with acne:).

49 and finally found the one product to clear my acne. Since my mid 20’s I have had an always present 5 to 10 pimples a month. I have tried everything from high end department store brands, visiting a dermatologist and being on prescriptions to drug store brands.

This is the only thing that has kept my skin clear for the last 2 years. When I don’t use for a couple a days I get a pimple. I have fair complexion, combo and sensitive skin. I tend to get stubborn acne that doesn’t like to come to a head.

This stuff is amazing. Don’t stop making it.

I use this daily in my morning shower. I do like that a small amount of this product goes a long way leaving your skin feeling clean with a cooling effect. It does have exfoliating beads but I don’t think their are enough because they don’t make an pact on feeling really scrubbed and sloughed, it feels like a normal face wash not an exfoliant.

I will continue using it and would recommend it due to the fresh and cooling feeling bit will use another product every other day that is more exfoliating.