Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment [DISCONTINUED]

Neutrogena

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4.0

506 reviews
77%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

PH: 3.4 Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) (Acne Treatment) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG 8, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl PG Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Cucumber Fruit Extract (Cucumis Sativus), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Lactate, PEG 75 Stearate, Ceteth 20, Steareth 20, Trideceth 6, PEG/PPG 18/18 Dimethicone, Sclerotium Gum, Laureth 23, Laureth 4, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Green 5, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Fragrance

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5.0
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NoirAngelx

8 years ago

This is such an amazing BHA product, it was my holy grail for years. Since they discontinued it I see many of you are upset, so I would highly recommend Paula's Choice CLEAR Regular Strength BHA 2% as...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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BootzLV

8 years ago

This stuff used to be my HG. :( I wish they didn't discontinue. I have *yet* to find another AHA product that doesn't mess up my sensitive AF skin. I loved how affordable it was, too. Neutrogena sh...Read more

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Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown

5.0
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Babs81

8 years ago

I was so devastated when they discontinued this product, it was my HG. I actually don't like any of their other acne treatments that I've tried, I find them too harsh. This was gentle and soothing and...Read more

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About reviewer (338 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

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5.0
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poppynogood

8 years ago

I contacted the company about how this was discontinued and this was the reply: "Thank you for your contact regarding our NEUTROGENA® Oil-Free Acne Stress Control™ 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment. We...Read more

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About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0
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speedracer280

10 years ago

My HG!!! I am so sad that this has been discontinued. I'm on the hunt for something to replace it with. This stuff kept my shine under control and has made the most difference in my skin than any o...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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Goosecakes

10 years ago

I loved this product. This was my HG. It is too bad I just found out that Neutrogena has discontinued it. I have been struggling the past couple days to find something to replace it. Unfortunately, wi...Read more

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Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0
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Floralunaselene

10 years ago

I had bought this product because I have oily skin. I like this product because you can apply it more than once a day and it works fairly well for the price. The good thing about this product is that ...Read more

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About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray

4.0
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Firefire

10 years ago

Discontinued?! I got this years ago cuz my usual BHA and AHA Jan marini bioclear lotion is too expensive and troublesome to buy. Thus, I switch to this. It is less potent than Jan Marini one, and depe...Read more

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About reviewer (70 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0
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CordulaM

10 years ago

I used this years ago and I couldn't review it because it was listed as discontinued. I used about half of it and during that time, I was breaking out and trying a lot of new things. It could be that...Read more

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About reviewer (710 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0
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purplerose95

10 years ago

It's disappointing Neutrogena discontinued this well formulated product. The Neutrogena bha keeps my pimples at bay and has helped with clearing up tiny pimples or redness around my cheeks. I love the...Read more

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About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack

5.0
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Lorel1

11 years ago

This was a great, gentle BHA product! I wish they didn't discontinued it!

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About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0
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danielled65

11 years ago

HG! I use this every morning and night all over my face even if my skin is mostly clear because it prevent my breakouts I USED to always get. I combine this with my the scrub and facial wash also from...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGray

4.0
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GinaBina45

11 years ago

Found this at my local Dollarama for 3 bucks and since it was Neutrogena, I figured "why not?" It smells nice but I didn't really see a change in my skin. It didn't do anything to stop breakouts from ...Read more

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About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

3.0
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adavi0140

11 years ago

*12/08/2014 UPDATE* after about a month of not using this product, my skin has remained clear, so I'm figuring out that using or not using this product makes little difference. In addition, I'm realiz...Read more

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About reviewer (27 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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xmikimagoo

11 years ago

This has been my go-to acne treatment for about a year now. It is light, doesn't burn or irritate my skin, and works well for how gentle it is. I find that it does not help me with hormonal breakouts,...Read more

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About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0
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amandadee97

11 years ago

This is essentially a very light, salicylic-acid/BHA based lotion. It is alcohol free and oil free, but not fragrance free, though this doesn't seem to bother me. It is very light and runny, and a gre...Read more

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About reviewer (42 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

5.0
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frippery

11 years ago

i've been buying this for years and love the gentle BHA formula and mild unoffensive scent. this product seems to disappear from shelves and the neutrogena site, then reappear over the years. it seem...Read more

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About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther

4.0
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Alexandra123Y

11 years ago

Very happy with the product. It really helps to keep the skin free of spots. I also find it quite gentle of the skin. I didn't experience any tightness or dryness when using it. It does moisturize the...Read more

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About reviewer (472 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen

4.0
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MsVengeance

11 years ago

I gave it a 4 cause even though it caused me redness and irritation, I used to love this stuff due to the fact that it was one of the few effective and alcohol free drugstore BHAs. However this is jus...Read more

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About reviewer (119 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Other, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown

4.0
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Dashulya

11 years ago

I have been using this product on and off for a couple of years. I do not think it keeps my skin clear on its own. However, it works great in combination with benzoyl peroxide (I use persa-gel 10) or ...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

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