Neutrogena Clear & Defend Face Wash (1x 200ml), Oil-Free Facial Cleanser for Spot-Prone Skin, Facial Wash with Purifying 2% Salicylic Acid to Help Prevent Breakouts for Smoother, Clearer Skin

Reviewed May 2024:I've written this review after using this product for a couple of months, for me its working really well.I do not have (nor ever had) acne. I have oily skin and even at the age of 55 I get occasional spots especially in my scalp. When I was younger I used to scrub myself with soap to make my skin as oil free and dry as possible, which probably made things more oily in the longer term.Years ago, a friend who is (was) a beautician gave me some advice about skin care, including never to use soap on my face and a list of products I should use. Since then, my go to has been the Tea Tree range from the Bodyshop, and this has served me reasonably well.I was aware of products with Salicylic Acid as being helpful for oily skin, and when I saw this on special I decided to give it a try.I shower twice a day, and that means I wash my face and head (I'm balding on top) twice a day.I after a couple of days, I did notice my face and head felt a little 'dry', but I did not have any reactions.But after a week or so, my skin seemed to be less oily, and I was not getting any spots on my scalp, not a single one.I did have a couple of weeks away and I took my regular bottle of tea tree face wash (its in my travel kit), I can't say if I my skin was more or less oily (different environment, AC hotel rooms, different food, etc), but I did have a few spots appear.Back to the Neutrogena and cleared up, so for me it definitely seems to be working.I do have a few bottles of the tea tree left, and I will use it up, but my intention is that this Neutrogena will be my go to product for the future.

Neutrogena have really delivered with this product. It removes all oil from the pores of the skin, even in really troublesome areas. Twice daily wash and the spots are no longer. Had really oily zones after quitting smoking. This was the only product to work. It can leavethe skin extremely dry after, but that is what moisturiser is for. I have been using this for a full year now and it has allowed me to go to work feeling normal again.

Your skin is left feeling super smooth and very clean, perfect for avoiding blemishes. I don't have particularly blemish prone skin unless it's hormonal so I didn't notice a huge difference in terms of frequency of spots but I really loved the way it left my skin feeling and looking; soft and fresh.

Absolutely love this face wash, I have super oily skin and this is the only product that stops the oil without drying your skin out. Perfect if you struggle to combat the shine. Value for money, Pleasant scent. l.eaves your skin cleansed and soft. My make up sits better all day and no worry about having to mop the slick of oil that's usually appears throughout the day.

I use this twice a day, every day, and so go through quite a lot, but my skin has been much better since I started using it. It's often on offer on amazon, so if you use it regularly it can be worth stocking up for a few bottles when it's cheap.It can dry your skin if you dont moisturise properly afterwards (like all waterbased face washes for me). Neutrogenas clear and defend+ niacinamide and panthenol gel is a good follow up.Do not use this around the same time as using glycolic acid - you will burn your skin, so please be careful

Ordered the Neutrogena Clear and defend Facial wash! On delivery the item was sealed in plastic bag to avoid spillages through transport. On arrival I was impressed with size of product especially for the price! I have seen other online retailers selling this product for more money, so I had to try it when I saw the price! Iwas looking for a daily face wash throughout this covid 19 period as shops are a no go for me!-I was also happy to read on the back of the bottle that this face wash includes Salicylic acid. From previous experience I have enjoyed using other products for spots/acne with this ingredient. It works well for me!On first use I was impressed with smell of the product; It is a light sweet citrus scent, not over powering. I did notice one pump was enough for my whole face and décolletage area so I will be changing my subscription order to every 2-3 months as I know I will not use the whole bottle in one month!After my first use I can confirm that my skin did look smoother, cleaner and I did feel fresh and clean. However I do want to advise after around ten minutes of washing and drying off my face my spots, skin tone/ texture and redness were the same. I could not notice a difference. Another factor to highlight is my skin did feel very dry after use so be aware if you have dry/ acne prone skin maybe not the best product for you! Although I would recommend to use a toner & moisturiser after use as this may help the dryness.Also I was planning to use as a daily wash but I will not do this as my skin was dry after using. I also was using this as a filler item as I cannot normally use the shops/retailers I normally do in person. I may shop around after a while of using this or keep a bottle around for when I have a acne break out. The product is also in sell by date for 12 months so you can just buy a bottle and hide it for a ‘spotty day’. I would recommend this product if your skin can take dryness, probably best suited to very oily skin. Given 5 star because it did the job I needed through the covid situation so Thankyou! Appreciated purchase.

A bit harsh and has a strong orange scent to it. Dried out the skin on my face but didn't improve blemishes so wasn't effective for me, but this may be my skin type. It's a good price so was worth a try.

Good face wash ghough not seeinv the effect