i have mild possibly moderate acne (basically just normal teenager acne, but i still want to get rid of it…
i have tried SO many different cleansers and treatments and nothing works!!! i have a bunch of products in the bathroom now that haven’t worked at all, or seem to make me break out; i’m tired of buying products that don’t do anything!
on my nose i kinda have large pores and i think they are clogged or something because i can see tiny little white heads popping out ugh.
i refuse to use products that have been tested on animals, so please don’t suggest neutrogena, or aveeno, or another product that tests on animals.
products i have tried:
burts bees chamomile cleanser
the body shop tea tree oil facial cleanser and the blemish stick
saint ives apricot blemish scrub
acne free
something that can be bought in a drugstore and isn’t too expensive would be nice:D
thank you!!!
Sophie: are you sure? aveeno is owned by johnson & johnson, which does test on animals, i'm pretty sure
I have tried tons of products too and I found that clean and clear advantage acne spot treatment helps alot. It takes about a week to start working, but when it does its pretty great. As for the whiteheads/ and or black heads, keep using saint ives apricot blemish scrub every night to clear your pores. As for a cleanser, use Biore warming anti-blackhead cream cleanser. And i know you didnt say this in your question, but a good concealer for white heads is maybelline new york mineral power natural perfecting concealer. It oil free, and it won’t clog pores. I hope this helps 
You may actually want to go to a dermatologist. They can give you a prescription for an antibiotic that will clear you up. Especially since you have tried a lot of things and they aren’t working.
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Comment by Sunshine — November 19, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
Aveeno actually doesn’t test on animals, i called and asked so you’re good in that department, they are the face cleanser i use and it works awesome! I would go for that it’s like 10 bucks for a cleanser and a moisturizer.
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Comment by Sophie — November 19, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
You cant get anything from the crappy old drug store that wasn’t tested on animals. Try ‘Beauty With-Out Cruelty’ products. Its what I use.
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http://www.beautywithoutcruelty.com/
Comment by Jordan S — November 19, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
apply an ointment on your face, when it dries up the pimple you can scratch it off easily. You can also try eating ROACCUTANE capsules…you will notice improvement soon.
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Comment by sun s — November 19, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
I have tried tons of products too and I found that clean and clear advantage acne spot treatment helps alot. It takes about a week to start working, but when it does its pretty great. As for the whiteheads/ and or black heads, keep using saint ives apricot blemish scrub every night to clear your pores. As for a cleanser, use Biore warming anti-blackhead cream cleanser. And i know you didnt say this in your question, but a good concealer for white heads is maybelline new york mineral power natural perfecting concealer. It oil free, and it won’t clog pores. I hope this helps
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Comment by m — November 19, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Buy ProActiv that is advertised on TV. My cousin had acne and her parents spent thousands of dollars at a dermatologist. Then one day her Mom just out of desperation ordered ProActiv and it worked! It only costs about $20 for clear beautiful skin. Give it a try. And remember if the products aren’t tested on animals, they will be testing them on humans when you buy it.
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Comment by Julie H — November 19, 2008 @ 3:07 pm