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Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel
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About this product

A gel moisturizer for acne-prone skin, formulated with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and bakuchiol to target blemishes and breakouts.

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Guru Score

84%

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What the gurus are saying

The combination of 5% azelaic acid with 2% salicylic acid and 0.5% bakuchiol is what reviewers emphasize for clearing acne and inflammatory blemishes, and the gel includes squalane to help prevent over-drying despite the strong actives. It fits flexibly into routines, and those struggling with breakouts that haven't responded to other products may want to try it.
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"Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel is $28. It's a gel with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and bakuchiol. I think it would be great for acne-prone skin. It's got a wonderful gel texture. Bakuchiol is great for anti-aging purposes."
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"Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel is $28. It's a gel with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and bakuchiol. I think it would be great for acne-prone skin. It's got a wonderful gel texture. Bakuchiol is great for anti-aging purposes."
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"I love this stuff so very wonderful you can fit into either routine"
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"Um, it's formulated with acid, salicylic acid, and [bakuchiol] helps reduce redness, uh, dark spots, and minimize the potential of future breakouts. It's really nice, uh, formulated product."
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"I'm really impressed with this I love the combination of Azelaic acid and salicylic acid"
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"It's really gentle but very good for brightening or for breakout prone skin I recommend trying this if you've tried a lot of other things that haven't worked for acne prone skin"
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"In terms of actives, I'll always take something that's anti-blemish. Neutralizing Gel is great, and it even comes in sachets now, so if you shop from Dr. Sam's regularly you can keep one on standby just in case that throbbing sensation on your chin starts up."
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"In terms of actives, I'll always take something that's anti-blemish. Neutralizing Gel is great, and it even comes in sachets now, so if you shop from Dr. Sam's regularly you can keep one on standby just in case that throbbing sensation on your chin starts up."
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"Flawless Neutralizing Gel contains a combination of 5% azelaic acid with a strong 2% salicylic acid, that's really going to help bust those comedones, in combination with 0.5% fuchsia or plant retinal, which is great for clearing pores and also helping settle any inflammatory blemishes that you have as well as those comedones. It's also got squalane, which is super gentle and can help reduce the tendency for those dry marks."
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"I've used this i really really really like this"
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Frequently asked.

What is Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel?

A gel moisturizer for acne-prone skin, formulated with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, and bakuchiol to target blemishes and breakouts.

Is Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel worth it?

Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel's Guru Score?

Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel best for?

Dr Sam's Neutralizing Gel is generally suited to acne-prone skin.

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