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Clear & Defend Face Scrub
Clear & Defend Face Scrub
Clear & Defend Face Scrub
Clear & Defend Face Scrub
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A oil-free face scrub with purifying salicylic acid that has been developed with dermatologists to help defend against future breakouts, suitable for spot-prone skin.

  • 2% Salicylic Acid to help defend against future breakouts
  • Unclogs pores
  • Use once a day
  • Developed with dermatologists
  • Oil-free

Who It’s For

  • Suitable for spot-prone skin
  • For oily skin

What It Does

  • Deeply exfoliates skin and unclogs pores using natural cellulose exfoliators.
  • Clinically proven to help defend against future breakouts for a smoother, clearer complexion.
  • Formulated with purifying salicylic acid to help defend against new breakouts, while respecting the skin’s balance.

PROVEN RESULTS

  • 96% noticed less new spots in 8 weeks*

*Clinical grading, 31 subjects

INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Talc, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Cera Microcristallina, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 73360. [PR-017564]

Product and ingredients may change. Always check the label.

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Scrub

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Scrub

NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend Facial Scrub is rated 3.6 out of 5 by 116.
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Suitable for Spot-Prone Skin/Oily Skin

Neutrogena® Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Scrub exfoliates skin and is clinically proven to help defend against breakouts for a smooth, clearer complexion.

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Product Highlights

Suitable For Spot-Prone Skin

Salicylic Acid

Oil Free

Developed With Dermatologists

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A oil-free face scrub with purifying salicylic acid that has been developed with dermatologists to help defend against future breakouts, suitable for spot-prone skin.

  • 2% Salicylic Acid to help defend against future breakouts
  • Unclogs pores
  • Use once a day
  • Developed with dermatologists
  • Oil-free

Who It’s For

  • Suitable for spot-prone skin
  • For oily skin

What It Does

  • Deeply exfoliates skin and unclogs pores using natural cellulose exfoliators.
  • Clinically proven to help defend against future breakouts for a smoother, clearer complexion.
  • Formulated with purifying salicylic acid to help defend against new breakouts, while respecting the skin’s balance.

PROVEN RESULTS

  • 96% noticed less new spots in 8 weeks*

*Clinical grading, 31 subjects

INGREDIENTS

Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sorbitol, Cellulose, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Panthenol, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Talc, Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate, Cera Microcristallina, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 73360. [PR-017564]

Product and ingredients may change. Always check the label.

HOW TO USE
  • 1 First wet your face
  • 2 Massage into the skin using circular motions
  • 3 Rinse your face thoroughly
  • 4 Pat your face dry
  • 5 Use once a day

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly.

BUILD A ROUTINE

Clear & Defend Face Wash
NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 2% Salicylic Acid Face Wash
Clear & Defend SOS Gel
NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 0.5% Salicylic Acid SOS Gel
Clear & Defend Moisturiser
NEUTROGENA® Clear & Defend 0.5% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturiser
Neutrogena® 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 The best! This is great for my skin that suffers with acne , blackheads and those little white bumps that are so hard to remove. I have always used the pink grapefruit scrub from neutrogena but since they updated the formula and removed salicylic acid as an ingredient I tried this one as this contains salicylic acid which is good for those little white bumps. Will be repurchasing this from now on.
Date published: 2020-10-12
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Be careful! Not skin friendly! After using the pink grapefruit scrub for months without a problem I thought I would try this for a change. After less than a week of usage my skin has gone sore and scaly with tiny little fluid filled bumps plus more blackheads than ever, obviously I have stopped using it but feel my skin is ruined. Really disappointed as I don't have particularly sensitive skin or any known allergies so for a brand which prides itself on being dermologically friendly I'm surprised it's caused such a reaction. Needless to say I won't be using it again!
Date published: 2017-08-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Visibly clearer skin Neutropenia visibly clear spot proofing, does exactly as it says on the tin. I received this product and that night it because apart of my daily routine, once a day, you only need to use a small amount and the orange gel which contains small blue beads which scrub your face, but gently. Leaves your face feeling soft and refreshed. And smell nice too! After only using it for a couple of days, I had noticed a changed in my appearance the spots already there were gone and no new break outs, which I usually get at that time of the month.. I will continue to use this product and sticking with my daily routine. I would highly reccomed this to anyone who suffers breaks out. For the first time in a long time I enjoyed a night out, break out free!
Date published: 2017-08-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Spots? What Spots?! I think this product is fabulous and wish I had found it before now! I have tried so many products on the market and as I suffer with oily skin, when I wear make up, my pores clog and I constantly get spots. I have been using Neutrogena spot proofing smoothing scrub for over 10 days now and my skin is fantastic from day 1. I haven't had any break outs since I started using this product and what spots I did have when starting, cleared up very quickly leaving my skin looking fab and smooth. I will definitely continue using this product and have already gotten my friends to buy it!
Date published: 2017-08-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Visibly clear scrub I have been using this scrub once daily for 2 weeks now. The scrub has a nice texture, not too rough. It has a very nice smell and foams up slightly as you use it. I think that it has beads that burst and scrubbing granules. My skin felt very clean after using it. I sometimes get dry skin which can be made worse when using scrubs but that didn't happen with this scrub. My skin did feel smoother after using it. I have to say that the scrub did not 'spot proof' my skin. Although my skin felt smoother I did still get small break outs while using it. Having said this I think that the scrub helped to heal the spots faster than other face washes that I have used before. I will continue to use this face scrub daily.
Date published: 2017-08-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kimberleyk I think this product is fabulous. I suffer with oily skin and I wear make up which really clogs pores so I can get break outs of spots quite rapidly. I have been using Neutrogena spot proofing smoothing scrub for over 10 days now and my skin is fantastic. I haven't had any break outs since I started using this product and I can definitely see a difference in my skin as it looks so much clearer. If you have oily skin and wear make up every day then I recommend this product as a way of keeping your skin spot free and clear. I will definitely continue using this product!!
Date published: 2017-08-09
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Bad Reaction I’ve successfully used Neutrogena pink grapefruit scrub and facial wash with no problems before so I decided to try this scrub because of it’s spotproofing claim. After using it twice, my eyes became runny and itchy and the next day, I woke up with a swollen face especially under my eyes and upper eyelids. I have never had a bad reaction to a Neutrogena product before. If I could give it zero, I would! Avoid at all costs!
Date published: 2018-12-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Neutrogena Visibly Clear Unlike many other products this does leave my skin feeling, fresh, clean and smooth but not spot free or blemish free. I wouldn't say a noticed a difference in clearing spots or defending breakout from day one unfortuantley but my face did look healthier. The exfoliating formula isnt harsh but very gentle, which I guess is ideal for sensitive skin. Therefore, for my particular skin type (which this is marketed to) I wouldn't brand it as a scrub. It is otherwise a very nice product, it smells fresh and is a lovely product to use. I would reccomend it as a face wash rather than a scrub however.
Date published: 2017-08-09
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