Chances are we’ve all dealt with acne at some point in our lives — searching for a product that will blow our minds and keep the acne off of our faces.
Today, I’m sharing with you a new product from Neutrogena’s Naturals line: Acne Cream Cleanser ($7.49). There are several new products in this line, however, I am just going to be talking specifically about the Acne Cream Cleanser.
In the past, I have tried Neutrogena face products during my teenage years. They didn’t work that well for me then. But, if you’ve read any of my skincare reviews, you know that most products geared toward acne never quite blow my mind. I didn’t mind this Neutrogena cleanser much, and it is very affordable.
This product’s main ingredient towards fighting and preventing acne is salicylic acid. The description claims that it powerfully penetrates down into pores to treat breakouts and help prevent new ones from forming.
The formula is quite creamy and it is 93% naturally derived. The product claims to lather and gently cleanse and remove pore-clogging oil, dirt and impurities.
One of the most amazing things about this product is that it is NOT tested on animals. Also, it is fortified with an acne-fighting bionutrient for clear, healthy looking skin. It does not contain any harsh chemicals, sulfates, parabans, and the like.
One of the things that I did not like about this product was the fact that it was so creamy. It didn’t lather at all! For me, that is a weird thing, for you, you may not mind. Don’t get me wrong, the product cleansed my skin absolutely fine, I just wish that it lathered.
It does not have any microbeads in it, so it will not work as an exfoliant either. For that reason, I choose not to use this product after removing my makeup at the end of the day. After removing makeup, I like to wash my face with a scrub that has microbeads in it to ensure that I have successfully removed all makeup. With this particular Neutrogena cleanser, I liked to use it more in the morning.
The scent is a little citrusy, but has a medicine-like smell — if that makes sense. I like to use this product in the morning for two reasons: one, because I am not removing any makeup in the morning (obviously), so I don’t need a cleanser with microbeads; two, the scent of the product kind of wakes me up.
As far as the potential to help treat and prevent acne, I did find that this worked towards keeping my skin clear and preventing any future acne breakouts, but it did not work so fast nor great in clearing up the breakouts that I had already.
I wouldn’t say this product is bad, but I would use it in conjunction with a cream/serum specifically geared towards acne-prone skin for the best prevention method.
Overall, I like this product. I would consider repurchasing this product when I run out of it, because I like a light cleanser in the morning before I apply makeup and get ready for the day.
It didn’t work wonders for me with regards to my acne, although that is not to say that this product wouldn’t work great for someone who just has occasional breakouts. Please keep in mind when reading this review that I have oily/combination skin, which is extremely sensitive and acne-prone.
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– Dawn Santamarina
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