87%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid - 1% Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), SD Alcohol 40-B, Glycolic Acid, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Glycerin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Acrylates Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil 1/22/11

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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13 years ago

I bought the Acne Gel 2 which is the stronger formulation, my skin is bloody stubborn and I knew the stronger one would be best for me. I had a face full of painful acne and used this product...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue



4.0
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16 years ago

My medical esthetician recommends me to use this with JM BP5% when I have acne breakouts. He said to use it in the morning before JM sunscreen. I have moderate acne to begin with and oily skin. I...

About reviewer (230 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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16 years ago

This product works well in conjunction with Jan Marini's BP 5%. I have found that just the Acne Gel 1 by itself doesn't completely do the trick. I like the gel formula but be prepared for a...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

This review is for acne gel II which is stronger. I like the fact that it can really do the job of getting rid of pimples real quick, but sometimes it leaves purpleish black marks if you use it...

About reviewer (332 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

This is one of the few products that I repurchase. I don't want to like it so much (because of the blue color, sticky texture, and tendency to cause peeling), but it works so well as a spot...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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19 years ago

This is for the Acne Treatment Gel II. My friends review below mine is for the II as well FYI. To clarify, "Acne Gel I is half the strength of Acne Gel II. However, either strength is very potent....

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


1.0
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19 years ago

This was probably the worst thing I have ever put on my skin. I didn't know I was so irritated by alcohol. This burned and stung and made my eyes water. I rinsed this off almost immediatly rinsed...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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20 years ago

This is a glycolic/salicylic acid acne treatment gel, in an alcohol base. If alcohol irritates you, stay away, but this is a highly effective spot treatment for acne. It zapped a nascent zit on...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesHazel