Reddit mentions of Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cream Cleanser, 7 Oz

Hi! I was having the same issue - I ordered a bunch of AB cleansers to try before I read up on the whole pH thing, they were kinda pricey so I went on the hunt for a cheap pH balanced cleanser. It's not AB, but I got a huge bottle of Neutrogena Oil-Free Deep Clean Cream Cleanser on Amazon for like 6 bucks. The pH is reported as between 2.8 and 3.8. Total bargain, leaves my skin soft and smooth.

I tend to use coconut oil! But remember to always spot test, as what works for some causes breakouts for others. The damage is more of a long term thing -- so chances are you won't see any damage right away, but might pop up if you continue using it once your skin matures.

If your skin feels too tight after washing with salicylic acid (as mine does!), try using a cream cleanser. The tight feeling you get after washing with salicylic acid is essentially your face being stripped of oil, which provides the skin with it's elasticity, and your body will naturally compensate by producing even more oil, sometimes leading to an even oilier complexion. So something less stripping/more gentle, is a solution for some. In the past I've found 2 drugstore brands that worked for me:

http://www.amazon.com/Burts-Bees-Sensitive-Facial-Cleanser/dp/B004W24LQ6/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1377709494&sr=1-2&keywords=cream+cleanser+cotton+burts+bees

http://www.amazon.com/Neutrogena-Oil-Free-Clean-Cream-Cleanser/dp/B000052ZB5/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1377709510&sr=1-1&keywords=neutrogena+cream+cleanser

Alternatively, there's this (which I'm currently using)which is great but is a little more pricey:

http://www.sephora.com/purity-made-simple-P7109

I would recommend checking out /r/skincareaddiction, and maybe potentially looking into OCM (oil cleansing method). While I haven't personally tried it, I hear good things, and the lovely ladies and gentlemen at that subreddit are filled with good info.

The creases around your eyes are more likely to get oily/sweaty. Eye primer is a little bit denser and stickier upon application, and is meant to holder down (loose/powdery) eyeshadows. I find that it also makes applying gel liner a little easier. A little tube of it was around $7, and so far it's lasted me 4, going on 5, months. Face primer is a little more diluted, and it great as a lighter coverage under foundation. Note: I don't use face primer very often so someone much more knowledgable might give a better answer!

Also, I highly recommend this gel liner if you're on a budget:

http://www.amazon.com/Maybelline-Studio-Lasting-Eyeliner-Blackest/dp/B0030HNNS6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1377709666&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=maybelline+ey+studio

I've never used a high end liner, but this stuff is great! Lasts all day and it come with a little brush! :) If you have trouble getting the desired line you want, remember that you can take a q-tip and erase out.

Hope that helps!

I used to have pretty bad acne but I help control it now by doing this -

Wash my face in the morning, lightly rubbing moisturizing soap (like Dove) for 60 seconds on my face.

After working out and/or at night when i take a shower before bed, wash face again, using soap for about 30seconds and then use Neutrogena Oil-free Cleanser for another 60 seconds.

Sometimes I workout in the middle of the day, in which case I'm washing my face three times a day. Always always, though, at least twice a day. It had a HUGE difference for me, and plus, it's cheap.

I'm trying to get in AB - currently using an American skincare routine thanks to /r/skincareaddiction. I'm currently thinking about buying the MIZON All In One Snail Repair Cream since it's going to be about two weeks of having added AHA back into my routine.

So, based on my current routine, at which step would I add it in and should I do both AM and PM or just one?

Top Skin Concern: PIH and (minor) acne

AM

• Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
  
• 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel
  
• Olay Moisturizer spf 15
  
• sunscreen spf 50
  
  PM
  
  
• Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
  
• Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion 10% Glycolic AHA
  
• Olay Moisturizer spf 15