Neutrogena Advanced Acne Cleanser 150ml

🌿 Product Overview

The Neutrogena Advanced Acne Cleanser (150 ml) is a powerful, multi‑acid acne face wash featuring a 4.5% complex blend of exfoliating agents—salicylic acid (BHA), glycolic acid (AHA), and gluconolactone (PHA). Designed to treat breakouts, unclog pores, soothe inflammation, and smooth skin texture, it uses MicroClear® technology to enhance delivery of active ingredients directly into pores for maximum effectiveness.Reddit+15BanglaShoppers+15INCIDecoder+15

🧪 Key Ingredients & Their Role

• Salicylic Acid (BHA): An effective anti-acne agent that penetrates pores, exfoliates deep within, and reduces inflammation.

• Glycolic Acid (AHA): Refines surface texture, exfoliates dead skin cells, and promotes skin renewal.

• Gluconolactone (PHA): A gentle exfoliant with antioxidant benefits that hydrates and supports the skin barrier.INCIDecoderSkinSort

🧼 Texture & Experience

• The gel-to-foam cleanser lathers easily and rinses cleanly, leaving minimal residue.

• Cleanses deeply while balancing oil production—but may feel somewhat drying, especially for dry or sensitive skin types.

• Contains fragrance components (e.g. ethyl linalool, methyl anthranilate), which may cause irritation on reactive skin.SkinSort+2INCIDecoder+2Reddit+2

📝 Directions for Use

1. Wet face thoroughly.

2. Apply 1–2 pumps to hands, lather lightly.

3. Gently massage over face, avoiding eye area.

4. Rinse thoroughly with water.

5. Use once daily or as tolerated; follow with a gentle, hydrating moisturizer.

6. IMPORTANT: Since it contains exfoliating acids, wear sunscreen daily, especially when used during the day.The Sun+15Skinplus+15BanglaShoppers+15Reddit+1Reddit+1

👤 Suitable Skin Types & Considerations

📣 Community Feedback

“It’s very strong for a wash‑off BHA—even stronger than some leave-on BHAs.”
“Helped reduce blackheads quickly…but daily use caused dryness and flaking.”Reddit

Conversely, some users reported long-term reliance:

“My skin cleared, but broke out badly whenever I switched off it… felt like my skin depended on it.”Reddit+8Reddit+8Reddit+8

✅ Summary Table

📝 Final Verdict

The Neutrogena Advanced Acne Cleanser 150 ml is a potent leave-on gel cleanser that blends AHA, BHA, and PHA ingredients to tackle acne, smooth skin texture, and prevent new blemishes deep within pores. It’s especially effective for oily, congested skin using MicroClear® delivery, but may be too drying or sensitizing for drier or reactive skin types—especially given the inclusion of fragrance. Use sparingly at first, and always pair with heavy hydration and sunscreen.