Noxzema • Original Skin Cream • Cleansers

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Layla_Lee on 8/9/2003 4:18:00 AM more reviews by Layla_Lee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Ack, this stuff makes my eyes burn, and it wreaks havoc on my skin...Inflamed and blotchy...Wont repurchase again

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*TOP REVIEWER* valeriein on 8/5/2003 4:03:00 AM more reviews by valeriein

Age: Unknown   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy   Eyes: Brown    

I like this stuff. It's very therapeutic. When my skin is just irritated from harsh acne product I slather a generous amount on my face and let it sit like a mask. It's my morning ritual. At night though, after a day full of make-up, sweat, grime, dirt, etc I recommend a deeper cleanser. This will not leave your face residue free. You can always feel a layer of something still there, but it doesn't really bother me.
UPDATE: Haven't used this much lately, I think this is what is contributing to the cysts I've been getting.

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aelissam on 7/24/2003 1:22:00 PM more reviews by aelissam

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I would not use this classic on my face again - but like many others including myself has said, its a classic. I used it in my early teens as a cleanser. I loved the eucalyptus fragrance and the little pot. Its refershing and nostalgic. But it really clogs pores and can irritate oil production. Its wonderful on sunburns and you can even use it as a hand creme, but while I think its a good product for some things, I don't think its appropriate for use as a skin cleanser. The strong eucalyptus content will likely irritate sensitive skins, and the oil content (eucalyptus oil) will probably aggravate oily skin (although its ironic - the advertising tagets teenagers, yet teenagers typically have the oiliest skin!)

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*TOP REVIEWER* cheryhouse on 7/12/2003 6:28:00 PM more reviews by cheryhouse

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

oh my goodness..i can't believe i purchased this cleanser 4 times! u'd think after once it'd be bad enough, neways...it burns my face off, i used to think the burning feeling was a soothing "cleaning" process...ugh wth was i thinking, it is by far one of the worst cleansers that i've tried, it was also my first cleanser started using it in gr.6

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*TOP REVIEWER* vkeen on 7/4/2003 11:54:00 PM more reviews by vkeen

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

My skin didn't react well to this at all...it broke me out, but my grandmother used it daily as a teen and looks eons younger than her actual age, so maybe it was just me!

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*TOP REVIEWER* honeystix on 6/22/2003 10:07:00 PM more reviews by honeystix

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Cool   Hair: Blond, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This product is uniquely appealing in many ways. My grandmother used this all her life, and I've always wanted to stick with it, because I love using it and because my grandmother used this her whole life and had great skin. I use this to sooth irritation or when my skin feels "overheated" and red. It cools it right down and gets rid of the flushed look. It has sometimes caused my oily skin to act up. Since I have oily skin, I generally follow it with an astringent like witch hazel to get the film off, so it won't clog my pores. I still use another cleanser to get rid of makeup and oil, but this is fine to use in addition or from time to time on its own. I also use it to shave my legs.

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*TOP REVIEWER* atomic_girl on 6/12/2003 11:49:00 PM more reviews by atomic_girl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

Out of the zillions of facial cleansers, gels, creams, soaps, whatevers I own, I think I use Noxzema most often. I've been using it for a very long time...probably at lest 12 years. It's a good de-greaser for my oily skin, and there's nothing better for removing makeup.

I prefer the jar to the pump...the stuff in the pump has a more liquid texture, and doesn't seem to work as well.

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Angeline1983 on 6/8/2003 10:53:00 PM more reviews by Angeline1983

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I love the way this makes my skin tingle after using. However, it doesn't get all the makeup off of my skin. So I guess the only time I'll really use the rest of the tub, I have is when my skin is already fairly clean; and I want to feel that tingle. I'd much rather use a cleanser that is more gentle and gets my skin super clean. I'll use it up; but I don't think I'll buy it again.

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billsfan11 on 6/6/2003 12:47:00 AM more reviews by billsfan11

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I've gone through the full spectrum of products, but Noxzema plus moisturizers is the best for my skin. It cleans comfortably and seems to tighten and firm up my skin tone. It seems to work best when I massage onto skin extremely gently as opposed to more harshly rubbing.

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binker123 on 5/28/2003 11:54:00 PM more reviews by binker123

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I started using Noxema when I was 12, and used it for several years with great results. After awhile, I got bored and started using other face cleansers in my attempt to be a "grown-up" girl. Well, I'm 19 now and just got back from college. The day after I got back home, I had this urge to go out and buy some more of my own standby, and I was thrilled that I did. A lot of people hate the smell, but I love it; it's very fresh and earthy. But the thing I love the most about it, aside from the way it makes my skin look, is digging out the cream from the pot and putting it on my face. It feels like fingerpainting! I know that for a lot of people, myself included, Noxema was their first real cleanser, and it might not be a bad idea to go back to it and give it a try, especially in the summer. It's nice and cooling, and helps on sunburn, as my grandmother has always told me and I can personally attest to. ;)

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lsgoods on 5/23/2003 9:33:00 AM more reviews by lsgoods

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Still after all this time I still love Noxema the best. Great as a facial mask too - dissolves into my skin in a matter of 10 minutes and makes my skin so soft. And this does not clog my pores. I have a least 2 jars on hand at all times!

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*TOP REVIEWER* vixxin on 5/15/2003 3:34:00 PM more reviews by vixxin

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I've been washing my face with this for 12 years. I prefer it in the pot as opposed to the pump. I "paint" it on with an old makeup brush because I don't like to stick my fingers in it. That makes it fun and it works great for me. Great smell, cooling feeling. It's a classic.

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*TOP REVIEWER* rainedayz on 5/8/2003 4:08:00 AM more reviews by rainedayz

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I have a hard time understanding why anyone thinks this is oily.It has always left my skin clean with no oily or greasy residue.
I've been using it since I was 11 yrs old.And it never breaks me out.
It has a euclyptus smell,which I find rather refreshing.It will cool your skin down if you are feeling tired and hot.It also works magic on sunburns.
If you are having problems with it being oily make sure you are not using the version that contains moisturizers,it can and does leave an oil slick behind.
But the original Noxzema is the best skin cleanser on the market.Stops and prevents breakouts.

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shimmmer on 3/29/2003 2:52:00 PM more reviews by shimmmer

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is the first cleanser I have ever used that had not dry out my face, which is weird because I have a really oily tzone. Other cleanser dried out my nose. I dont know why though, because my nose is oily. This isnt soapy, which I love. It makes washing it off easier,quicker, and doesnt leave any residue. I didnt give this 5 lippies because even though i love it, I'm not sure it does anything for zits. It sure makes my skin feel refreshed and squeaky clean though!

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*TOP REVIEWER* MiaGator on 3/27/2003 3:56:00 PM more reviews by MiaGator

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have a love-hate relationship with this product. This is one of the ones where you get all aggravated at it, stop using it, then find yourself going back to it when you get the urge. LOL

I have very oily skin, and this seems to take care of that, but sometimes it just won't rinse clean, which should be evidenced by the buildup it leaves on my sink. Still, I love the scent, the consistency and the feel of it on my skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Ariella4ever on 3/20/2003 3:16:00 PM more reviews by Ariella4ever

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

Good God! I cant beleive that they still make this stuff. its just too harsh for facial skin. Totally useless.

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*TOP REVIEWER* NYgirl on 3/20/2003 12:24:00 AM more reviews by NYgirl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This gets a bad rap but I actually like it! It makes my skin feel clean and fresh and it doesn't break me out. I really like it.

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xyan on 3/9/2003 12:48:00 AM more reviews by xyan

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

This product does not clean my skin, and burns! I will not buy this product again.

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bluenermal on 2/20/2003 12:41:00 AM more reviews by bluenermal

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

i tried to use this in middle school bc one of my friend's with gorgeous skin swore by it. i have never had worse acne in my life. i felt like i was rubbing grease all over my face. my face actually felt oilier after i used it. im addicted to the smell, but unfortunatly this is one product for the girls with good skin genes and very dry skin!

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*TOP REVIEWER* scribblescrabble on 2/19/2003 10:52:00 PM more reviews by scribblescrabble

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This irritated my skin after I used it for a while.

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