Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Treatment Pen

"Doesn't discolor skin like benzoyl peroxide will do to olive or darker complexions. Doesn't dry out skin but best used at night since you can see a little glossiness once it's applied"

"I got this stuff because I was in desperate need of a good, fast working acne spot treatment. I had a job interview coming up within the next couple of days, and needed to desperately clear a few areas on my face that decided to break out at the last minute (ofcourse!). After browsing tons of reviews online, I decided to go with this product, because people raived that they could start seeing visible results "within 4 hours", as the product claims. Unfortunately, that wasn't quite the case for me. I noticed that it was drying out my skin within a matter of hours, but I definitely didn't really see any differences in size or anything. I continued using it periodically throughout the next day or two as my interview approached, but results were still minimal. However, I could tell that it WAS working, just... slowly. I'm now on my 4th day of using it (still on the same stubborn problem areas), and am just now really starting to see noticable results. Most of my acne is barely visible anymore, and the couple pimples that remain are definitely on their way out. So bottom line, this stuff does work... just don't expect it to work miracles within a matter of hours, or even overnight. It takes atleast a few days to really get the job done.



On another note, I don't see how this product could be used, or worn while out in public. It leaves behind extremely noticable, and extremely shiny residue on the areas that you apply it to. And I doubt it could be worn well underneath makeup, either. After a little while it starts to dry up, and gets flakey and peely. Not a good look underneath makeup! So I'd say you'd need to stick to using it only overnight, or when you have some free time at home, and don't mind walking around with shiny splotches all over your face!



My real problem with this stuff though is the amount of product that you get for your money. As I said, I've been using it for only 4 days, and I'm already half way through the pen. For those of us who have MULTIPLE areas to treat, (especially if you're following the directions, and using the product 1-THREE times daily)... this stuff can, and does run out fairly quickly. In my opinion, you don't really get enough bang for your buck here.



But all in all, I guess I would recommend this product. It does work. But is it really worth the multiple applications, hassle of only being able to use it at home without makeup, and multiple trips out to the store to buy more and more every time it runs out within 1-2 weeks? All for the sake of diminishing your acne in 3-5 days? I guess that's for you to judge. Just know that it requires a little patience, and it more so just kind of speeds the healing process along, instead of miraculously vanishing your problem areas overnight."

"I was impressed with how quickly this product works. Usually clears up a pimple rather quickly with repeated applications throughout the day. To avoid the white white film and peeling rub in well with applicator and pat with finger to remove excess; it conceals well under make-up also with this process. I don't have severe acne but I do get the occasional break out pretty frequently and I start using this product at the first sign and usually within 2 days it comes to a head and dries out completely within 4 days max."

"I purchased this for my teenage son who is having breakouts regularly. It works within hours, lessens the redness and is great for targeting the pimples. No unpleasant smell, easy to use and great for travel."

"I've recently got two big painful pimples on my cheeks, so I was desperate to try something that will clear them up fast. This "super" 4 hour treatment didn't work at all, and by saying at all I mean it. It did nothing, though I've been using it for 3 days now. Absolute waste of money."

"It worked pretty well for me, but it was pretty drying. I did not like the twist tube it came in though. It seemed as though I twist forever to get the product out."

"I works and although i really like it it does leave a shiny resadue that looks like sweat."

"Haven't used that much because it didn't leave a good first impression the first time I used it. Left the area kind of crusty."

"The concept is great - a portable pen that allows you to dab treatment on your blemishes - but the medication dries and flakes, making skin look scaly or as if it's peeling from sunburn.



The pen concept may work great for a purse but it's not practical for men who want to keep it in their pocket. It seems over engineered for the delivery mechanism.



The Clean & Clear product is the same mechanism, but the medication doesn't flake off. It also seemed to dry out the pimple more quickly."

"This product really starts drying out pimples but it kind of makes your skin red."