Customer Reviews

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 3)

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This does seem to work, surprisingly, as described. It is a light non-greasy moisturizer, and yet it seems to help fight acne also, at the same time! I've almost completed the bottle and I will continue to purchase this product. It does help control oil (for a short while), doesn't sting at all, has a pleasant but light citrus scent, and it really does work double-duty as a light moisturizer and acne lotion.

Update 3/23: This is still working for me, and I still love it. Normally by now I would be discouraged with the acne product and be ready to try something else, but not this time.

Update 08/2011: Back for more; this is still working well for me so I've stuck with it.

For the past several years I used Aveeno Clear Complexion Correcting Treatment to prevent and clear the blemishes I get with hormonal fluctuations. It was 0.5% salicylic acid and worked well without over-drying my "maturing" skin. When it was discontinued, I bought up all the leftover tubes I could find...and when those finally ran out, I scoured the stores and internet for a replacement. I tried two or three pricey products. Not only were they drying, my skin seemed to "rebound" and I was getting what I would characterize as persistent, moderate acne. So there I was with a red, flakey, zitty face, when I decided to try the Neutrogena Rapid Clear lotion. I thought the 2% salicylic acid would be too much, but I'm happy to report that the lotion is soothing and not overdrying at all. I use a thin layer over my entire face morning and night. I have been using it for a couple of months, and in the first two weeks my skin did indeed "rapidly clear." I am not even really getting much in the way of my usual monthly breakouts. In fact, I think it works better than the Aveeno. Ah, relief. Glad I bought the three pack.

I use this spot gel on my occasional, mild to moderate acne and it really does diminish the appearance and pain of any emerging zits I get. It works especially well overnight when the skin is more relaxed. From personal experience, however, I don't recommend using such salicylic acid acne gels on large areas of skin over lengthy periods of time. In the past, it worked so well for me that I thought, "Why not use it as an everyday acne treatment to prevent acne? I could use this for my entire T-zone area!" How foolish that turned out to be, because I ended up with irritated skin and more acne where there formerly was not any. After all, it is called a "spot gel" for a reason. With that said, a small dab used directly on a zit will suffice.

I feel the need to add a disclaimer here. As one of the other reviewers stated, each person reacts differently to different remedies, so it is advisable to try a slight amount first. I personally have combination type skin, and this gel does not "burn" nor even dry my skin. Also, the very first review on this gel sounds suspiciously extreme.

I've been using Clean and Clear persa gel for about four/five years, and I've started using this lotion for less than a year now and I'm thoroughly impressed! I have pretty bad breakouts on my forehead and around my mouth, and ever since I started using this, with the Oil Free Acne Wash (pink grapefruit), I have seen very few huge breakouts like I use to. This product has salicylic acid which really helps and prevents those huge, major breakouts for eight hours. I really love this product 'cause it treats my acne and it's a lotion, so no dry skin!

Really a gentle product. My face can't take pretty much anything because it just will break out but this one is just great. Absolutely no discomfort or dryness, no redness even slightest (unheard of on my skin).It actually calms any redness. And it does clear the skin no doubt-just be consistent with applying it.

Really great product.

Works great for me when used as intended: as a spot treatment. Don't use over large areas or more often than directed. Has a very noticeable (and positive) effect overnight, and often elimates individual blemishes or small areas of break-outs within a day or two. As others have noted, some may be more sensitive, but even if my skin were hyper sensitive I believe that I'd prefer a small red spot to a large zit any day.

I have used this product for years and it is the best to take away those bumps that just come up out of no where. wish it came in bigger tube but other than that it is a awesome product.

I don't have especially sensitive skin, but when I apply this product I only feel a slight tingling sensation. It seems to help the acne that pops up on my face go away more quickly.

This product is very strong, but it works. I found that I need to use just a little on zits. I tried putting it on acne scars and it did make me break out. It is very strong and works very well when used as intended.

I bought this product a few days ago.. it really smooths out the skin nicely (almost instantly) and it sooths inflamed pimples. Unlike the Shiseido brand which seems to inflame the skin even more, this one feels very nice on the skin. My 6 pimples I had on my head are practically gone. You really should try this if you want pimples gone fast, because it seems to be working for me.