A fragrance-free body wash containing 1% salicylic acid and gluconolactone, designed to cleanse and help treat acne breakouts and bumpy skin on the body.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This body wash pairs 1% salicylic acid with gluconolactone, a gentler exfoliator that hydrates while it works, to tackle acne and bumpy skin. Gurus praise it for sensitive and dry skin, and the fragrance-free formula matters for anyone allergic to fragrance. If using on your face, be cautious around the eyes, as some find their eyelids get dry.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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“This particular body wash is one of my favorites for acne breakouts on the body as well as hyperpigmentation.”
Dr Dray, watch at 3:23
“this is a 1% salicylic acid body wash which is good not only for helping with breakouts but also good for exfoliating rough and bumpy skin.”
Dr Dray, watch at 3:27
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A fragrance-free body wash containing 1% salicylic acid and gluconolactone, designed to cleanse and help treat acne breakouts and bumpy skin on the body.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
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Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Wash is generally suited to acne-prone skin.
In their reviews, experts say Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Wash is good for breakouts and acne (2 experts), dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert) and rough or uneven texture (1 expert).
2 experts who reviewed Neutrogena Stubborn Body Acne Wash say it is. The Style and Beauty Doctor put it this way: “It helps with acne.”
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