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What is the best over the counter acne wash that won't over dry my skin under $25?

June 21, 2011 11:11 AM PDT  ·  Flag  ·  14 answers
Cheri Contreras
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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Most acne cleansers contain an ingredient that will dry up the skin (EX: Salicylic Acic, Benzoyl peroxide etc...) because thats the way to reduce oil from causing the breakout. The problem is, when the skin dry's out too much, the sebaceous glands which produce oil in the skin start working over time, producing even more oil and eventually start causing the major breakouts in the skin. You do not want to get rid of the oil in the skin, you actually still want to keep moisture in the skin to prevent any of this skin confusion, so This Cetaphil is the best for your acne problems. Cleansing with something something mild and moisturizing daily will help significantly reduce your acne breakouts.
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Sam Brownstone
  Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
  
Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
Same Trusted Formulawith Eucalyptus OilDermatologist TestedThe Original Deep Cleansing Cream deep cleans to remove dirt, oil and make-up without overdrying. Feel Noxzema working as it tingles and refreshes, leaving skin feeling soft & smooth and h... read more...
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I have been using this since I was a kid and Its always kept my skin clear. The smell is invigorating and soothing to the skin. It removes all my make-up and dirt, without removing all my skins natural oils so it leaves me with a clear complexion. It is also good to have in the summer when you have a sunburn, the menthol in it soothes the burned skin. A big jar for a good deal.
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Lisa Campbell
  St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blem...
  
St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blemish Prone, 6.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6)
Oil free. Deep cleans without drying. Mild enough for sensitive skin. Vitamin-rich apricot extract. Gentle exfoliants. Discover the Swiss secrets for smooth, radiant skin. Over the centuries, the Swiss have developed and perfected their secrets fo... read more...
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I a a big fan of St. Ives. If you are fighting every day dirt and oils that can cause acne, I can't recommend St. Ives enough. You should still combine with a gentle moisturizer for best results.
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Katie Patti
  Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Scrub, Pink Grapefruit, Super Size, 6...
  
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Scrub, Pink Grapefruit, Super Size, 6.7 Ounce
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub powerfully clears blemishes and blackheads with maximum strength Salicylic Acid acne medicine plus an uplifting blast of grapefruit. With 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract and vi... read more...
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This is some of my favorite face wash for acne and for oily skin. It doesn't over dry my skin but does leave it feeling fresh and very clean. There is some kind of granule that softly scrubs away blemishes and blackheads. It also smells delicious. I use this with the other products in the same line. It's great stuff.
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Kollette Moore
  Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 6 fl oz...
  
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment 6 fl oz (177 ml)
Effective yet gentle acne cleanserSalicylic Acid Acne TreatmentDermatologist recommendedBreak the Breakout Cycle.®Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash gets deep into pores to treat the breakouts you have now and helps to prevent future breakouts. Th... read more...
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Ok... this is the number one dermatologist recommended acne treatment.. enough said. I use it once a day before I go to bed and it really keeps my skin clear. It doesn't dry me out and, since it's oil free, it doesn't leave my already somewhat oily skin any oilyer. Neutrogena makes lots of awesome products, and this is certainly one of them.
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Lorenzo Hernandez
  Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
  
Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
Same Trusted Formulawith Eucalyptus OilDermatologist TestedThe Original Deep Cleansing Cream deep cleans to remove dirt, oil and make-up without overdrying. Feel Noxzema working as it tingles and refreshes, leaving skin feeling soft & smooth and h... read more...
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I've always loved the smell of this stuff since I was a youngster. My mom always bought it and I used it because that was all there was. It feels good on my face, very fresh but it continues to keep my skin clear and soft.
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James Lawrence
  Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
  
Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz (340 g)
Same Trusted Formulawith Eucalyptus OilDermatologist TestedThe Original Deep Cleansing Cream deep cleans to remove dirt, oil and make-up without overdrying. Feel Noxzema working as it tingles and refreshes, leaving skin feeling soft & smooth and h... read more...
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growing up, this was a common household item for facial cleansing, mostly because of my mom, but I always used it and my skin has always been great. My skin is normally a little oily and this doesnt make it more oily, it balances my skins oils very well. Never really had to worry about acne.
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Natalie Wishman
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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My Dermatologist always recommends this cleanser for acne or sensitive skin. It cleared up my skin great as soon as I switched, took about 3 days of not using those acne cleansers that dry out my face and make me all red. This makes my skin soft and smooth too. Love it.
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Denise Williams
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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I have been using this since I was 12 years old starting to get acne, my derm told me about it and boy did it make a difference. Since then I am happy so say my skin is acne free and I get compliments all the time on how great my skin looks. I just tell them, "All I use is Cetaphil" and they are surprised but it's true. I cant recommend it enough.
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Amy Bell
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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I have always had combination skin (oily and dry) in certain areas of my face. I tried everything to help balance the oils... I tried neutrogena which make me so stiff feeling and red, it over dried my skin, then I tried apricot scrub but the granuals or "scrub" irritated my acne even more, well I tried many others that just didnt work for me. A friend told me about Cetaphil and when I felt it, it didnt seem like it would help at all, its very plain and slippery and doesnt foam (which I learned later that foam is not good either, dries you out), but I stuck to that for a week to see the outcome and it helps so much. This has been a pain in the butt searching for the perfect cleanser and I'm so happy I found one for my skin type.
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Jeannie Sutton
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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I agree with the girls here, this is a great cleanser for most all skin types. For my older aging skin, I feel it gives me back some moisture after cleansing and its not rough or irritating on my skin. I like it a lot.
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David Hugh
  Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounc...
  
Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to oily skin, 16.0 -Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Cetaphil daily facial cleanser for normal to oily skin was formulated for dermatologists as a gentle, non-irritating cleanser for normal to oily skin. It removes surface oils, dirt and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It is a non-c... read more...
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I don't like the fancy face cleansers because they are usually over rated and usually contain way too many chemicals. This Cetaphil does exactly what it's supposed to, cleanse the dirt from my skin without leaving residue or clogging pores. It's simple and it works. period.
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Sebastian Smith
  St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blem...
  
St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blemish Prone, 6.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6)
Oil free. Deep cleans without drying. Mild enough for sensitive skin. Vitamin-rich apricot extract. Gentle exfoliants. Discover the Swiss secrets for smooth, radiant skin. Over the centuries, the Swiss have developed and perfected their secrets fo... read more...
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I might be somewhat of an "OCD/ Germaphobe", but I personally like the feeling of the scrub massaging my skin to let me know that it is actually working and removing dirt and pollution from my face especially around my nose. I also recommend getting a facial at least once a month. Facials will help maintain the cleanliness and clearness of your skin.
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Daisy Moore
  St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blem...
  
St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting Cleanser, Oily/Blemish Prone, 6.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6)
Oil free. Deep cleans without drying. Mild enough for sensitive skin. Vitamin-rich apricot extract. Gentle exfoliants. Discover the Swiss secrets for smooth, radiant skin. Over the centuries, the Swiss have developed and perfected their secrets fo... read more...
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Be carful with the ones with the grains of sand as this one has, I did a lot of research and they say the little grains actually scratch your face doing a lot of damage and ruin peoples skin. I would not advice this one.
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Voting Summary

1. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, for normal to o... 48%
agree
2. St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Blemish Fighting... 19%
agree
3. Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream 12 oz... 19%
agree
4. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Salicylic Acid Ac... 6%
agree
5. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Scrub, Pink Grape... 6%
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