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Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash
Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash
Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash
Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash
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Product Description

Neutrogena® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash. We have brought top skincare ingredients together to bring you Clear & Defend+. Developed with dermatologists, this facial wash is formulated with a powerful combination of AHA (glycolic acid), BHA (salicylic acid) and PHA (gluconolactone).

  • Purifying face wash to help prevent breakouts
  • With a micro exfoliator to help fade coloured marks left after acne
  • 2% Gluconolactone
  • With a resurfacing agent to refine skin texture
  • Oil-free
  • Developed with dermatologists

Who It’s For

  • Suitable for spot prone skin

What It Does

  • A daily face wash formulated with a powerful combination of AHA (glycolic acid), BHA (salicylic acid) and PHA (gluconolactone).
  • Salicylic Acid, a purifying agent known to help prevent breakouts.
  • 4% AHA/PHA blend, which contains 2% Glycolic Acid, a micro exfoliator that helps to fade coloured marks left after acne. 2% Gluconolactone, a resurfacing agent that helps to refine skin texture.

PROVEN RESULTS

  • Clearer and healthier-looking skin in 1 week

* Self-assessment from 97 volunteers

INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate. [PR-0003197]

Product and ingredients may change. Always check the label.

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash with AHA /BHA /PHA

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash with AHA /BHA /PHA

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash is rated 1.6 out of 5 by 21.
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Suitable forSpot Prone Skin

Neutrogena® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash with AHA /BHA /PHA is clinically proven to help prevent future breakouts, suitable for spot-prone skin

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Product Highlights

Suitable For Spot-Prone Skin

Salicylic Acid

Glycolic Acid

AHA

PHA

Oil Free

Fragrance Free

Developed With Dermatologists

Product Description

Neutrogena® Clear & Defend+ Facial Wash. We have brought top skincare ingredients together to bring you Clear & Defend+. Developed with dermatologists, this facial wash is formulated with a powerful combination of AHA (glycolic acid), BHA (salicylic acid) and PHA (gluconolactone).

  • Purifying face wash to help prevent breakouts
  • With a micro exfoliator to help fade coloured marks left after acne
  • 2% Gluconolactone
  • With a resurfacing agent to refine skin texture
  • Oil-free
  • Developed with dermatologists

Who It’s For

  • Suitable for spot prone skin

What It Does

  • A daily face wash formulated with a powerful combination of AHA (glycolic acid), BHA (salicylic acid) and PHA (gluconolactone).
  • Salicylic Acid, a purifying agent known to help prevent breakouts.
  • 4% AHA/PHA blend, which contains 2% Glycolic Acid, a micro exfoliator that helps to fade coloured marks left after acne. 2% Gluconolactone, a resurfacing agent that helps to refine skin texture.

PROVEN RESULTS

  • Clearer and healthier-looking skin in 1 week

* Self-assessment from 97 volunteers

INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate. [PR-0003197]

Product and ingredients may change. Always check the label.

HOW TO USE
  • 1Pull your hair back
  • 2Wash your hands
  • 3Wet your face
  • 4Apply the product to hands and massage gently all around your face avoiding your eyes and mouth area
  • 5Rinse thoroughly
  • 6Gently pat your face dry
  • 7Use twice a day

Start with one application daily, then increase to two if desired. If dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Avoid contact with eyes. Contains an AHA that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and sunburn. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards

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BUILD A ROUTINE

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Clear & Defend SOS Gel
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Clear & Defend Moisturiser
NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 0.5% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser
Clear & Defend 2-in-1 Wash-Mask
NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask

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BV Product Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Clear Skin!! My skin is really clear and I can go out without having to apply makeup to cover blemishes. I have oily skin and white heads as well. Now i don't have any whiteheads popping out anymore. I can't remember when last i had to scrub my face, because i don't have to scrub anymore. It works so well for me. I am super duper excited about my skin. I have not been this happy and confident with my skin in a long while. I have shopped around, and also used different products for my acne-prone skin. I have finally found something that works and plus i don't have to break the bank!!
Date published: 2023-08-28
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Painful and disappointing I brought this as my skin has been breaking out recently and thought this would do the job. After a day of using it I started getting a rash around my cheeks and after 2 days my skin became very sensitive and very painful whenever touched my skin or tried to put on moisturiser to try and soothe the pain. i was very dissatisfied and disappointed please DO NOT BUY if you have sensitive skin it will hurt your skin even more. overall sensitive skin or not I would definitely not recommend and I unfortunately wasted my money.
Date published: 2023-06-07
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Annoyed and disappointed and painful I brought this as my skin has been breaking out recently and thought this would do the job after a day of using it I started getting a rash around my cheeks and after 2 days my skin because very sensitive and very painful whenever I tout her it or tried to put on moisturiser to try and soothe it very dissatisfied and disappointed please DO NOT BUY if you have sensitive skin it will hurt your skin even more and overall sensitive skin or not I would definitely not recommend and I unfortunately wasted my money
Date published: 2023-06-07
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Neutrogena clear and defend (Red one) I recently bought it and after one day of application, I felt swelling around my eyes and my skin was slightly sensitive. The next day my skin got inflamed, severe itching, and red patches all over my face and it was definitely because of the face wash. my skin is overall sensitive and I can only use selective facewashes I tried this one for the first time because of the salicylic in it. I'm extremely disappointed with my purchase. I shouldn't have changed my facewash as it didn't suit me.
Date published: 2023-10-22
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Dry skin I've been using this for just under a week. It was great at clearing up my skin but about day three it has made the skin under my eyes dry and cracked like I have deep wrinkles. My whole face is dry and itchy now. I have been using an intense moisturiser to try and repair the skin around my eyes but it's not working very well. Never had a problem with neutogena products before.
Date published: 2023-07-31
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Painful, Tight Skin After Use Bought due to outbreak of spots due to menopause. Used once daily for 2 days and the following day my skin around my cheeks, nose and under my eyes was painful, red and felt very tight. The next day I woke up and my face was puffy and swollen and still extremely painful. Having only used on 2 occasions quite surprised at the reaction I have had to this.
Date published: 2023-10-11
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Major reaction - itchy, painful skin for days Two days into using it and my face is so red, itchy, dry and painful...it's just awful. Particularly around my chin and mouth. My skin feels so rough and is clearly inflamed. Have now read many similar reviews about this product so there is clearly an issue. Will not be using or purchasing neutrogena products again.
Date published: 2023-09-30
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Bad rash around nose I think the product should have waaaay more instructions and warnings. I have a horrible rash from it around my nose and mouth. I think it is because of the glycolic acid — it HAS to be used with care afterwards. Sunscreen is a must and that should be communicated on the packaging.
Date published: 2023-06-07
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