Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser, Pink Grapefruit, 6 Ounce

by Neutrogena

Product Features

• Oil-free
• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
• MicroClear
• Salicylic Acid
• 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract

Product Description

Size: Pack of 1

Amazon.com Product Description

Facial Cleanser
At a Glance:

• Maximum-strength acne medicine
• 100 percent naturally derived pink grapefruit extract
• MicroClear technology

Miranda Cosgrove
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Clears Breakouts and Blackheads with a Blast of Pink Grapefruit

The #1 dermatologist recommended acne-fighting cleanser, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash, now comes with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit. With maximum-strength salicylic acid acne medicine, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser powerfully treats and helps prevent breakouts--even blackheads. It eliminates oil and dirt and rinses clean without over drying.

A Powerful Acne Cleanser that Smells Delicious

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser is a part of a line of dermatologist-recommended products. It is made with 100 percent naturally derived grapefruit extract plus vitamin C. This powerful line of acne cleansers treats and helps prevent breakouts--and even blackheads--while eliminating oil and dirt without over drying skin.

MicroClear Technology

Help outsmart acne with MicroClear, a technology that is clinically proven to boost the delivery of acne medicine to help unclog congested pores. With powerful dissolving agents, MicroClear breaks though oil and dirt and helps clear the way for acne medicine to get to the source of your breakouts, even before they appear.

How to Use

Cleanse twice a day. Wet face. Apply to hands, add water and work into a lather. Massage face gently. Rinse thoroughly.

What's in the Box

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser (6 Fluid Ounces).

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Body Clear Body Wash Pink Grapefruit is a refreshing, clean-rinsing body wash that treats and helps prevent body breakouts with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit.

Trademark Information:

Neutrogena®

MicroClear®

Body Clear®

Product Description

The #1 dermatologist recommended acne-fighting cleanser-Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash now comes with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit! With maximum strength Salicylic Acid acne medicine boosted by MicroClear technology, Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash powerfully treats and helps prevent breakouts ;even blackheads. This unique formula contains 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract plus vitamin C. It eliminates oil and dirt, and rinses clean without over-drying.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.4 x 6.2 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EUQBRQ
• UPC: 070501053652
• Item model number: J&J287425
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #666 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)
  • #36 in Beauty > Skin Care > Face > Cleansers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smells nice, and effective, but be careful how you use it., February 10, 2011

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Chris L. (New Brunswick, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser, Pink Grapefruit, 6 Ounce (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)

First of all, the pink grapefruit scent is awesome.

And, used properly as an anti-acne cleanser, it works great. Used improperly, it can lead to dryness and increased breakouts.

Acne is caused by the bacteria that builds up when trapped oil and skin cells accumulate under clogged pores. To treat acne, you must clear those pores and eliminate bacteria. Salicylic acid-containing products slough off cells from the top layer of the skin, helping you keep your pores clear. With all those dead cells cleared away, however, you're also thinning out your body's natural barrier against bacteria.

The trick is, you need to wash away dirt and make use of the gentle exfoliation the salicylic acid allows, without taking so much off that you're weakening the skin's ability to protect. For my skin, one full pump is way too much, I use about a 1/3rd of a pump and dilute with some water before using.

You only get so far with just a cleanser. To really treat problem acne, you also need to treat bacteria using a benzoyl peroxide treatment, and protect everything with a moisturizer. As with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide if overused can irritate the skin causing more harm than good, so it should be applied sparingly. It helps to use a low-concentration formula like the 2.5% Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Treatment, Vanishing Formula, 0.75 Ounce (21 g). All that acid and peroxide on your skin is going to leave it vulnerable, so you should finish it all off with a protective moisturizer. The best will probably be a simple cream such as the Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, Fragrance Free - 16 oz. You don't want all sorts of exotic ingredients that your skin might be allergic to, and medicated lotions are often overkill.

Lastly, don't touch your face and change the pillow covers regularly!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Same ingredients as MURAD & just as effective...., August 25, 2011

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a0188279 "Engineering Mom" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser, Pink Grapefruit, 6 Ounce (Misc.)

This has the same cleaning power as regular Neutrogena but with a much better smell. I noticed with the orange version that my skin had a medical smell to it. This grapefruit scent is more than acceptable and leaves my skin feeling clean and tight. It does a good job of removing make-up. The 2% salicylic acid is the same strength and cleans as well as Murad, but for far less cost. The other Murad substitute that NEutrogena has is the Rapid Clear 3-in-1 Acne Treatment, which is equivalent to Murad's 2% salicylic acid gel (but again at a much lower cost.) These two products used at night, combined with an SPF 30 moisturizer in the day, make my skin very clear. You have to just continue it even as the gel "boils" the acne to the surface at first. Once the skin is clear, if you continue to use these, then your skin will stay clear. Much less expensive than MURAD!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, January 27, 2011

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smtailor - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Facial Cleanser, Pink Grapefruit, 6 Ounce (Pack of 3) (Health and Beauty)

Works great on my oily days, and my dry days. I have sensitive skin and this product doesn't bother it at all. I also love the smell!

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