Customer Reviews

Belli Acne Clearing Facial Wash, 6.7 FL. OZ.

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

After becoming pregnant, I have been plagued with acne even worse than the acne I faced when 15 years old. I was even more frustrated when I found out that there is potential danger to the baby when the mother uses products containing salicylic acid or retinol in them (of course, every face product that works for me contains either or both of these ingredients). I was very happy to come across this product as it is marketed specifically to be safe for pregnant women. However, and I didn't think it possible, but it made my already horrible acne even worse. I have been using it for 2 weeks in hopes that it just needed time, but I am giving up on it now that my face is covered with acne. It has a nice smell and I am happy that there is a company releasing products like this, but it just didn't work for me. It is still worth a try, and I hope that I am in the minority with this product not working.

I have struggled with acne ironically, since the beginning of my 20s. I finally went to a dermetologist and was put on RX facial wash. My face was clear for the first time since my teens! Then we decided to start trying for a baby. I came off of the RX as they are not safe while pregnant and my acne returned. After I got pregnant, my acne became worse. I tried just washing with regular facial soap with no change. I read about this product in my OB office and decided to give it a try as it is the only one that I have found to be safe for pregnant women. I tried it and it made my acne worse. I thought that maybe it would get worse before it got better and went through 2 tubes. It just continued to get worse so I quit buying it and went back to washing with regular facial soap.
This product did not work for me, but it may for you. It seems like based on the other reviews that I have seen that women who had already had problems with acne before pregnancy seem to have a less favorable reaction to this product. So if you had clear skin before pregnancy, you may want to try it.

Before I found out I was pregnant my skin was freaking out and I was using everything on the market to try and clear it up. When I found out I was pregnant I was worried about the acne getting WORSE, especially when the most tried and true product (salicylic acid) was a big NO NO. This is the ONLY Acne face wash that I have seen specially made for pregnant women and it uses Latic Acid. I actually regularly would pay a lot for a Lactic Acid Peel at Elizabeth Arden all the time so I knew it would be great in cleaning out my pores. You can even use this product as a "mask" and leave it on for 5 minutes for a really powerful treatment. Its not drying or irritating to my sensitive skin either. If your pregnant this is a must have.

I've struggled off and on with acne since I was a teenager. My face was doing quite well before I got pregnant (second pregnancy), but I broke out once the hormones in the first trimester went bananas. I've used many different acne treatments, but I wanted something that was safe for the pregnancy. I LOVE this product. I love the fact that it doesn't overdry, and I don't have to use anything at all but this morning and night. Sometimes I keep it on for the 5 minute mask, which is a great option. I also use a mild scrubbing pad at night with the face wash to help with exfoliation (which helps with breakouts and scars). I love how soft my skin feels, and the product seems to help with redness. I love this product so much I will probably keep using it even after I am no longer pregnant!

I bought this due to experiencing acne while pregnant...something I hadn't had an issue with previous to pregnancy. I like the smell of this product, that it was safe for me and baby, that it seemed to clean OK, and wash away well leaving skin feeling nice and soft for a few hours before getting oily again. I don't like that it wouldn't clean my make-up off which meant that I had to use a different product first. Also, if the first product I used was oily or left a residue on my hands/face, Belli wouldn't foam and I would waste more of the product than was used trying to get it to clean and foam, which made me frustrated with the cost of the product. Furthermore, I used it twice a day but can't say with certainty that it actually helped my acne problem. I bought Bella B Foaming Face Wash and have used it for 5 days. I like it a lot so far and haven't had any new acne surface since using it. It leaves the skin a little dryer but it also feel cleaner and removes my makeup completely.

I am not pregnant nor have I ever been pregnant. I have however been desperately searching for an "all natural" acne cleanser that has no salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Based on other reviews of women who were not pregnant endorsing this product, I decided to give it a try.

I have hormonal acne (ie, comes and goes with my period), and I figured pregnancy acne is based on hormones. :)

This wash is not very lathery or foamy, and in some ways feels a bit "thin." If you quickly rub it on and off your face, I don't think it does much good. However, I have had success leaving it on my face for a few min and then washing it off. It has improved the condition of my skin, and does not create dried or irritated areas like other acne washes.

The product does leak out of the packaging a little at the bottom over time, so I would probably give it 4 stars. However, I really want to encourage "natural" acne face washes, and I like their formulation, so I give it 5 stars. I actually prefer it to my Origins Checks and Balances face wash right now, when I never thought I would find a product I liked better than that! It is pricey, but comparable to other pricey washes that I like a lot less.

I want to be clear that just because this product didn't work for me does not mean it won't work for everyone. Acne is different from person to person, so treatments will often work well for one person but not at all for another.

I didn't just get acne when I was pregnant. I have struggled with it since I was a teenager, and the only thing that really clears it up are birth control pills and Retin-A, both of which women cannot take during pregnancy. My skin went haywire when I stopped using them when I was trying to conceive, and when I got pregnant it was even worse. I wanted to avoid medications while pregnant, and that included acne medicines, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, so I really appreciate Belli for making products safe for pregnant women (which is why I give it two stars instead of one).

However, after using the Belli Acne Clearing Facial Wash for about three weeks, my acne was just getting worse -- worse than it ever has been in my life. I was just miserable. I broke down and asked my obstetrician if it was all right to use over the counter acne medicine, and she gave me the go ahead. I'm using products with salicylic acid, which she says is safe in over-the-counter concentration, and the acne is finally improving. (You should ask your doctor before doing using any medications.) My skin is improving now, but I must admit I still have that pregnant-lady paranoia about using these products. I wish the Belli products did work for me! I'd get two kinds of peace of mind -- from clear skin and from knowing my baby is completely safe.

I liked that this product did not contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide (both are not recommended during pregnancy), yet managed to clear up most of my acne. I was not expecting a miracle, nor did I achieve one, but it definitely made a difference. I like the smell and it did not dry out my face or make it oilier than it already was. I noticed a reduction in breakouts on my face after using this product. I would recommend it.

I bought this face wash for use during my pregnancy because it was paraben-free and didn't have artificial fragrances, etc. I have oily skin and was worried about breakouts, but I had no pregnancy acne at all and I give credit to this product. I used it at night and in the morning.

Belli Acne Clearing Facial Wash cleared my pregnancy acne in 2 weeks. I wish I had known about this product from the beginning of the pregnancy. The wash has also been helpful post-pregnancy in helping keep my skin clear.