65%
would repurchase
3.5/5
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description

Wash away acne-causing bacteria, excess oil and impurities without over-drying or irritating skin. This balanced cleansing gel uses Salicylic Acid, derived from Willow Bark, to penetrate clogged pores, reduce acne and help prevent future breakouts while Evening Primrose and Beet Root Extracts gently soothe to promote fresh, healthy, clearer skin. BENEFITS & CLAIMS : 1) Acne Purifying Gel Cleanser in 5 oz bottle 2) Clinically proven to wash away acne-causing bacteria, excess oil and impurities 3) Salicylic Acid, naturally derived from Willow Bark reduces acne and helps prevent breakouts-Formulated for Oily, acne-prone skin 4) 99.4% Natural 5) Dermotologist Tested, Noncomedogenic 6) Formulated without Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates, Petrolatum and SLS

ingredients

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (1.0%)(Acne Treatment) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sucrose Laurate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract (Willow), Coco Betaine, Betaine, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract (Beet), Oenothera Biennis Leaf Extract (Evening Primrose), Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Coco Glucoside, Fragrance, Glucose, Alcohol Denat., Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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6 years ago

So I use this in combination with some other natural acne products. This is a great item to add to your routine if you have oily acne-prone skin. My skin felt very clean, smooth, soft and calm...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen



3.0
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6 years ago

The only reason I bought this acne cleanser to try was Bc I had a 2 off coupon & like getting a good deal on my shopping! I had tried this many years ago but what I remember was it being kinda...

About reviewer (311 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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7 years ago

Broke me out. My face never felt as clean or clarified as I've wanted it to which is not ideal for my super congested, oily skin. This is a very liquidy, thin gel consistency which is a pain in the...

About reviewer (451 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

This is a great cleanser. It is a little more natural than other drugstore brands, which I appreciate. It is very difficult to find a cleanser that is all natural ingredients, but I am happy to...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

I've been using this for the past 3 years after I bought it for my teenage daughter. It's brilliant. I use it with a clarsonic every morning. When I run out and sub in something else I pay with a...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Other

HairOther

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

I've been using this product for perhaps 6 years now! I have strayed numerous times trying other drugstore products but I end up getting big pimples that leave dark red marks. At those times I...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

I have very oily, cystic acne prone skin. This is one of the only face washes that works for my skin. I broke out with cystic acne minorly on my cheeks due to a reaction to epiduo forte, and this...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

Speaking as a person with very sensitive skin, this product has been a game changer for me. This cleanser is gentle enough to use every day without causing redness or bumps. I use it generally in...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Not sure why people don't like this product but it's worked for me. I came from using Cetaphil's Gentle Cleanser (which isn't very gentle) and had a more than a few chemical burns around my mouth...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

coming from your average acne-prone girl, I was led to the expectation of thinking that this would help my acne. However, it did the exact opposite. I used this and their Acne-Solutions moisturizer...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

i bought this only because of the price- trying to save up lately. this product is useless for acne it did nothing to improve my skin condition. i actually felt more oil on my oily skin after using...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesOther


3.0
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10 years ago

I use this face wash 2 times a week and truthfully, it doesn't do too much for my skin. It removes excess oil that's on my face, but other than that, I haven't seen any significant improvement in...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

Pros: -No animal testing Cons: -1% isn't a lot of SA -the packaging is very leaky -not a lot of product for the price you pay -doesn't remove eye make up I used to love this. It cleared...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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10 years ago

I recently ordered this product because i have heard many nice things about it . I have used it for about a week now and i can say that it can not remove light makeup :( , furthermore , even though...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

When i first used this, my forehead broke out sooooooo bad !!! it later calmed down and i got excited because i though my skin was clearing up, but it just stayed the same:( it hasnt helped with...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I've started using this cleanser a few times a week at night to help with hormonal breakouts. It rinses off makeup well, smells fantastic (like lemons) and lathers nicely. My skin is left soft and...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this cleanser! It works wonders for my skin and is a great makeup remover as well. It isn't badly priced, around $12 at Target and lasts a pretty long time (depending on how much...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I love this cleanser! I have acne and these cleanser truly does wonders for my skin. When I wash my face with the cleanser, my skin feels so smooth and soft. I kid you not. I have an oily face and...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

Another so-so acne product. This cleanser broke me out everywhere! I never broke out on my forehead and chin before but after using this,I have acne all over my face. I started getting whiteheads...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

LOVE! Only thing that keeps my acne under control. You must use something else to take off your make up first, this is NOT a makeup remover. I use Burt's Bees cleansing clothes, then the acne...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue