I'm not really a fan of this product because it just didn't do anything. It didn't break me out or cause dryness or anything negative, but I have sensitive acne prone skin and I needed a little more to clear up the acne. Won't be buying this again, but I'm sure it'd work better for someone who has minimal acne problems.
It's my HG cleanser. I absolutely love it! Repurchased it so many times, i can't even remember. It's very gentle, removes all makeup, love the foamy consistency, doesn't leave any residue on my face. Excellent cleanser for sensitive skin!
I really wanted to love this product but it just doesn't do it. What I really liked about this product was the foaming concept. It gave me a rich lather every time I would use it. In the first week of trying this out, I thought AMAZING! My acne was quickly reduced and it gave my skin a healthy glow and I wanted to call this my HG cleanser because I've never gotten great results in such little time. As the weeks progress, I started breaking out on my cheek and chin area. I thought maybe I wasn't drinking enough water lately or something since the cleanser seemed to be working so well but I was wrong. This just broke me out more and more every time I used it. I also started to notice that it dries out my skin and made it flaky. I'm not sure what exactly is breaking me out because when I look at the ingredients, everything looks safe (but I might edit this later and research on that). I'm glad that this has worked for others but for me, not so much.
Not bad at all, for my oily/combination/hormonally reactive 34 year old skin.
After coming off of a recent Neutrogena nightmare (had been desperate, didn't have cash on me on a trip & was stuck), I found this less drying, in comparison. No new acne or blackheads since using it, and it looks as if my scars are reducing as well - though that could be time, too.
Takes makeup off, including mascara. Washes clean, and skin *feels* clean and soft after using it. With a serum and/or moisturizer, skin feels balanced, not tight.
I'm not a fan of foaming cleansers, but can live with it for the price. Comes with a cap so you can take it with you on travels.
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Edit - a month on, I find this drying. It did help with acne and was certainly less drying than the Neutrogena. Now happily using the more expensive Arbonne's RE9 Advanced Smoothing Facial Cleanser. Still looking for a non-drying, acne fighting drugstore equivalent. continued >>
This is a pretty good cleanser. But it's truly difficult to rate and review cleansers 'cause everyone's skin is so so so different and what is wonderful to one person might make another person break out. So. But here's just my opinion.
It's good. It's pretty gentle and makes my skin feel smooooth. Sadly, around my time of the month I break out and this does nothing to stop that. Or maybe it does. Maybe it would be a lot worse if I didn't use it. But still. I have pretty normal skin for someone being 15, maybe even above average. I usually have like one or two small, unoticable and easily covered pimples, but once in a while BAM a breakout occurs. This is no help, as far as I know.
I use this when I wake up and go to bed. It cleans well. It is fun to use, actually, and when it's all over my face I feel like santa claus (:
Packaging is fine and dandy. Not much to say there.
Smells greaaaat! Though some people might not like the smell, it smells clean and fresh to me.
Just remember I have pretty good skin to begin with and only need a simple cleanser so this works best for me. Doesn't leave any film or anything, comes right off and is just simple and fun. Clenases and balances my skin's tone as well. Kinda pricey for drug store stuff, but oh well.
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I absolutely LIKED this product. I have been trying many many cleansers for years, only few of them really cleanse well all waterproof make-up. I tried like every 2nd brand until I found this product reviews. I was pretty sceptic, did not belive it can be good. But it was. Its great: I love the foam and smell, it cleans all my water-proof make up so well (that there is nothing left when checked with my toner. And usually, after all other cleansers, there is lots of stuff left). I only need to use one pump but I usally use 1 1/2 just to make sure. I also love Pro-Active Makeup Removing Cloths. They are both perfect, except Aveeno is more drying on my skin. Still, would buy it again as it has better price than Pro-Active. And I love the bottle, so easy to use.
UPDATE: Its been almost 2 weeks and I noticed lots of new breakouts. They appear almost every day after use this cleanser. Also my skin feels very dry and flaky. I have stopped using it and no more breakouts. Will return this product. Its sad as its really great in removing ALL make-up and I loved the bottle with pump. I remove 3 lippes leaving only 1.
UPDATE #2: I have not been using this product for a few weeks and I noticed major difference. No more huge breakouts! I was reading more about soy and soy products and I believe it was soy that made me breakout, I guess I have an allergy from it.
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Great for my dry skin--makes my skin feel rejuvenated, fresh and tingly! Also allows my skin to show improvement in texture over a course of usage in time. Works great in collaboration with either of their facial moisturizers.
This is literally the best way to cleanse your face/clear your acne/prevent acne. It's so foamy and soothing when you use it and it really does work. If you use it once after you get out of the shower or even while you're in the shower, you see a difference in your skin. It's just so refreshing...<3 Love, love, LOVE this. continued >>
My long time favorite face cleanser. I have been using Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming wash for about 8-10 years on and off again in hoping of finding that HG wash in other brands. In truth, nothing beats this face wash: 1. oil-free 2. non-comedogenic 3. soap-free 4. hypoallergenic. I have an oily and sensitive skin so a lot of facial products breaks me out. Not this products, it is so gentle, and helps control my acne productions since it contains a small amount of salicylic acid. I usually have about 2 pimples every months which is a huge achievement for me since a lot of expensive and high end cleanser caused a major acne breakouts on me such as Philosophy Purity cleanser, and Shiseido Pureness Gentle Wash. Lastly, the price for this product is excellent for about $6.50 USD, I save more money and yes, I will buy this Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Wash again since it maintains my skin in a great complexion.