Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent Review

Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-eliminating Astringent

Hello dearies,

I am not really fond of applying toners or astringents but as they say it is an important part of the CTM routine, I somehow manage to apply it twice a day getting out of my laziness but I will admit that at times I skip it as well but applying it at the night time is like a mandatory thing for me. I am always attracted to toners with salicylic acid because my skin is pretty unpredictable and a pimple may pop out without expectation. I finished my clean and clear blackhead clearing cleanser and wanted something like that only, so I started using this after the former one. I am sure all the people who are addicted to beauty gurus on Youtube will have surely heard about this one. Let’s sum the details of this one up.neutrogena_clear_pore_oil-eliminating_astringent__1_

Price: $5.49 for 236 ml

What Neutrogena claims about Neutrogena clear pore oil-eliminating astringent

Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent is specifically formulated to effectively treat acne and help prevent future pimples and blackheads.

This maximum strength formula contains Salicylic Acid, an acne-fighting ingredient recommended by dermatologists. It penetrates deep into pores to help remove dirt, oil and makeup that can clog pores and cause breakouts. It also instantly eliminates and controls excess surface oil.

Gentle enough to use morning, afternoon and night, it won’t overdry or irritate skin.
• Salicylic Acid
• Kills breakout causing bacteria

How to use:

Use one to three times daily. Cleanse your skin thoroughly before application and pat dry. Moisten a cotton ball with Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent and apply to your face in a gentle stroking motion. Do not rinse. The cool sensation tells you that it’s working.

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How did I like the Neutrogena clear pore oil-eliminating astringent:

When it comes to toners I am not really picky, I can adjust with any kind of toner and mostly I would prefer something for my pores, acne or skin whitening. This one is designed especially for oily skin and for those who are facing some minor or major acne issues. The astringent comes in a big sturdy bottle which is transparent and has a white flip open cap and you can easily make out how much product is left and I like such bottles. Though being very huge in size I manage to take it out of towns but I don’t think so everyone will be comfortable doing that. The bottle looks light aqua in colour because the toner is of that colour but as you pour it onto a cotton pad or your hands it will lose its colour and will look like water. This one contains salicylic acid which helps to control my pimples and acne to a great extent, but It will not give the desired results alone. You will have to use it up with other products to combat with the acne problem. The cap has a small hole by which you can pour the required amount onto a cotton pad but as soon as you open the bottle a strong menthol chemical fragrance is released and I don’t understand why such salicylic acid toners smell so weird?
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The fragrance is too heavy for the nose but after you apply it the smell starts to face and then goes away in a couple of minutes. The astringent is light and glides in a go on the face and a little bit cooling sensation is felt on the skin thereby making it ready to apply the moisturiser. It is dermatologically tested and it is an acne medication so will be completely safe to use and for now I did not face any side effects but as salicylic acid dries up the skin and creates a bit redness initially I will not recommend it for the beauties with dry skin. The oil is totally taken off withthe cotton pad thereby leave a matte finish behind on the skin. The oil is controlled for like 3 hours and it pretty much cleans up the pores day by day and not just in one go. My skin did not break out after using this so this worked perfectly for me. For pimples and acne I would say that not a major difference in them but does the work slowly with other products. So currently I am happy using this but I know before I finish such a big bottle, something new will totally come up my way.

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Pros of Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-eliminating Astringent

-A very big and sturdy bottle and the quantity is super good
-A great toner and face make-up remover( not eye makeup) for oily skin
-It has an entire clear pore range to get synergistic effects
-It is like water so very light on the skin and absorbs within seconds
-Does not over-dry my skin as it says and helps absorb all the excess oil thus create a matte effect on the face
-Helps control pimples and blackheads to a good extent and also help to clean the dirt from the nose area effectively
-Contains salicylic acid which is great for drying out the pimples
-Dermatologist recommended
-Gives a cooling sensation to the skin and forms a perfect base to apply the face cream.

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Cons of Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-eliminating Astringent

-It may make the dry skin even drier.
-Has a strong chemical menthol smell which irritates after a while.
-Not available in India.

Will I repurchase/recommend the Neutrogena clear pore oil-eliminating astringent?

Yes I surely would to people who have oily skin. I think somewhere or the other it will help to control that burst of pimples and will remove all the sebum from the skin and this alone will not do anything great for the pimples or acne but will surely act as a catalyst for other acne fighting products. I will get one more bottle after I am up with this if at all I get it in India.

IMBB Rating: 4.5/5

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10 thoughts on “Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent Review

    1. Yes not seen here before *headbang* *headbang* *headbang* i tried searching it here but couldn’t get hold of it *nababana* *nababana*

    1. Hahhahhaha thats very true *cry* *hihi* *hihi* me too was craving for all these but now that i got them… the craving is a bit less *hifive* *hifive* *hifive* *happy dance*

  1. Saloni, im high on evrythg frm neutrogena now.a.days, u know na aik phase ata he,aj kal mera full shopping phase, seems like new year resolution:D excellent review girl

    1. Meraaa bhi shopping phase but its more on clothes and jewelry *hihi* *hihi* and i know when i am done with them … the makeup phase will start *hihi* *hihi* thanks a lot *thankyou* *thankyou* *pompom* glad you liked it *happydance* me too have a lot of stuff from neutrogena *hifive* *hifive*

    1. I know yaaaa *cry* *cry* all the good ones are not there here … why *headbang* *headbang* this works great for acne prone skin *happy dance* *happy dance*

    1. Yes for sure Neetu *haan ji* *haan ji* *happy dance* since you told that you are facing acne prob; this will somewhere or the other help you out with that *happy dance* *happy dance*

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