Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System
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Customer Reviews of Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System
Customer Review: Awesome Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
Over the years I've spent so much money on acne cleansers that didn't work that I just got fed up and starting using inexpensive cleansers. I'm 27 and have struggled with moderate acne over the years off and on. Sometimes my face will clear up but then, boom, I have cystic pimples all over my chin...I'm very diligent about washing my face and moisturizinig with oil-free moisturizers but just recently my chin area exploded with zits. I went to Rite Aid and came across this acne system and thought, "why not...I'm desperate." I figured it wouldn't work like all of the other somewhat expensive cleansers I've bought, but I was wrong. THIS WORKS!!!!! I wash my face with the main cleanser in the morning and then dab on the lotion on all of my zits and problem areas. I don't put it on my whole face, as it dries my skin out. After dabbing on the lotion and letting it dry (I've noticed my skin feels tight), I rub on a hypoallergenic oil-free moisturizer of my own and let it dry before doing my make-up for the day. At night, I do the same routine, except that after adding the lotion, letting it dry, putting on my own moisturizer and letting it dry, I dab on the system's lotion (again) on any existing zits and they usually get dried out and zapped in my sleep. My face is finally clear, so now I'm just using the lotion on my acne scars and they are fading as well. For the first time in my adult life I've found something that finally helps clear up my face and stay that way. I've still gotten a pimple or two, but I immediately dab on the lotion and keep them under control. I can actually not wear foundation and not feel self-conscious. Hope it works for you all! I'm a lifelong custmer now, this stuff is GOLD!!!!Customer Review: It worked immediately!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started breaking out about 2 months ago. There was acne all over the sides of my face. It wouldn't clear up on its own so I knew I had to do something about it. I've broken out in the past before and tried Proactive and Retin A before (topical treatment) and both did not work for me! In fact, both those products made me break out more. I don't know why that is because it seems to work wonders for other people. I decided to try this product because I had seen it in a drugstore before. My face was even more swollen and painful after many extractions I got from a facial. One day after the facial, I started using the face wash and acne lotion as directed. In as little as two days, my acne started clearing up! I could see a significant difference. I dried up the acne and I could feel how tight my skin felt after washing my face with this product. I didn't start peeling from the dry skin until about a week and a half into using the product. In a week my skin was almost back to normal, I just have some scarring now from some of the acne. I would definitely recommend this product. When my mom saw that I had purchased this acne system she told me don't use drugstore products! You don't know how it'll affect your face, they probably use cheap ingredients in the product. I'm glad I didn't listen because it's not true! It worked for me. I may switch to a normal face wash and lotion again now that my skin is cleared up (2 weeks into using the product), it does dry up your skin but that is much BETTER than having acne all over. But if I ever break out again I will definitely go back to Neutrogena's Complete Acne Therapy System!Customer Review: Give this a try first.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have relatively clear skin, but I started breaking out in college. I've never had huge breakouts that covered my entire face in bumps, just spots around my nose, forehead, and chin. I also have hormonal breakouts and the occasional cystic pimple. So I'd recommend this to people with mild to moderate acne and flareups.
I tried this when it first came out because the reviews were so positive, and it worked great for me. Definitely worked better than ProActiv, at a lower price and without the hassle of a monthly bill and getting stuck in an auto-shipment.
It doesn't smell bad- not great, but it doesn't smell like you're putting a ton of acne stuff on your face. And I love the two different lotions you get. The day lotion is great, light, and has SPF. The night lotion is heavier and great at zapping zits. The cleanser is gentle but exfoliating. All together, the system works great.
I do wish the individual lotions/cleanser were sold separately. It's convenient having them all in a kit, but I ran out of everything at different times. I used up the cleanser first, then the day lotion, then the night lotion. But I had to buy a whole new kit and replace everything, so it seemed a little wasteful. Also, like any acne kit, this can be drying, so you may need another moisturizer, especially in the winter.
My skin has calmed down since I first used this, but I'd still recommend this. Try this product first before you call an informercial- of all the acne systems I've used, this one gave me the best results.
Customer Review: Great if you have oily skin
Summary: 4 Stars
I am 27 and have oily skin prone to a a little bit of acne. I always was looking for something that would prevent my acne, but still provide me spf protection without giving me oily skin (I don't like going out without sun protection, but HATE that my face gets so shiny). Well, i found it! i liked that 1. It's cheap for all three things. 2. it works very well. My face has dramatically cleared. Not just that, i dont have anything new popping up too. Only thing i didn't like was the excessive dryness/flaking. Actually, I added on Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Tone Correcting Concentrated Night Serum - 1.0 oz.(a retinol cream with vitamin C and Soy) at nighttime to help with the flaking and take away discoloring i have a little bit of from my old acne. i found that my regimen that works for me is using benzoyl peroxide cream twice daily after washing (i do skip the benzoyl peroxide on the days that i feel is too dry). I use the spf lotion every morning. and i use the night cream i bought also at night. i really liked the combo. Also for your background, i have tried Origins (found it didn't work as well, and my skin was still oily, Plus it's expensive, aveeno spf lotion (too oily), eucerin daily lotion with spf 30 (it was okay, but i was missing the acne treatment component), Murad (too expensive and didn't help with oilyness, just helped with acne).Customer Review: 3-week review
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using this product for three weeks and have definitely had good results. I don't have real bad acne but I constantly have a few blemishes and some bumpy patches on my forehead and cheeks that wouldn't go away. When I started using this it did irritate my skin at first because it is very drying, and kind of made my face break out in these tiny bumps all over that I could feel but not really see unless I was staring really close in the mirror. I continued to use everything (cutting back on the peroxide a bit) and by the second week the tiny bumps were gone, as well as the bumps on my forehead and cheeks that wouldn't go away before. I also started using the Advanced Solutions Acne Peel every other day and I have noticed that scars I have had forever are already fading. I am defintely breaking out less which is the best part.You just have to be careful with how drying it all is because dry skin doesn't look good either! So I have been using Aveeno Clear Complexion on top of the peroxide and day lotion if my skin is extra dry. I was debating and debating between this and Proactive but after reading some reviews the company just seemed sketchy. I'd say if your current facial products aren't cutting it (I had been using Garnier Nuctrise face wash and scrub, Olay Daily Facials and mask and toner, Philosophy, Clean and Clear, everything off the shelf!) then try this out. My face isn't 100% clear yet but this has absolutely improved my complexion!