Really cleans skin
I was worried about this cleanser since I’m older and have rosacea and sensitive skin. Gave it a try because of good reviews and occasional breakouts. It leaves my skin feeling clean and soft without irritation. I’ll keep using this
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Refreshingly Clean
Being very particular about the condition of my face, I always make sure that I am using the best product to clean it. This Deep Pore Cleanser does the job. It's easy to apply and washes away without leaving any residue.
Care
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Best cleanser
I truly believe that these products have been exceptional at keeping my skin in great condition!! But, you must be consistent with it!!!
Jel
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Cleanser works well
I've purchased this cleanser before. I continue to purchase it because it works well for my skin and doesn't overdry.
DebR
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Decent face wash
I was trying this out to see how my skin would tolerate. It’s a concentrated formula, so a little goes a long way. I use it when I need to double cleanse.
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It's true what they say...
The texture can be off-putting. It is extremely viscous, sticky, and hard to spread. It still gets 5 stars from me. A little goes a loooong way. You probably only need a nickel size amount and a lot of water, but it lathers up into the softest, silkest, creamiest lather ever. It's quite a nice experience once you get the hang of it. Also, it is very effective- good exfoliation without stripping the skin. Also, it does smell like baby powder. I will repurchase.
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Great for Reducing Regular Breakouts, OK at Reducing Blackheads
Pros: I have Fitzpatrick skin type III / IV and I find that this glycolic acid content is strong enough to lead to quick reduction in hyperpigmentation, but mild enough for daily use (I use it nightly). The salicylic acid makes the product even more useful to acne-sufferers than glycolic acid is on its own; the salicylic acid in it really helped calm down my cystic/hormonal acne and keeps my nose decently clear from blackheads. This 5-2 wash is great at targeting large regular and cystic breakouts; it works pretty quickly! Just make sure to wear your sunscreen with this, especially if you decide to use it in the mornings. Cons: I don't like the added fragrance (smells powdery and matronly; I much prefer the fragrance-free and neutral smell of the Replenix 10% face wash, and I wish this Gly-Sal 5-2 came in a fragrance free version or even a better smelling fragranced version), but the results from the active ingredients make up for it. Also, the formula is super gloopy (best word I can think of to describe the strange formula) and is very difficult to emulsify in water. Replenix sadly discontinued my favorite Gly-Sal 2-2 foaming face wash, which gave me amazing results and with a milder formula and did not irritate my skin like this 5-2 formula does sometimes. This 5-2 formula doesn't remove the blackheads on my nose too well, and I suspect it has to do with the thick and hard-to-emulsify texture (the 2-2 light foam did a better job and would remove 100% of my blackheads, leaving me with glass skin). I still use this Gly-Sal 5-2 and am on my second tube/bottle because I haven't found any other product that is medical grade and has the same active ingredient content (Bioderma has a green tube/bottle of gly-sal face wash that smells amazing and gave me amazing results, but it doesn't specify the active ingredients' percentages and it isn't sold in the US; only the version with mechanically exfoliating beads is). Overall, the product is pretty good given the price and its medical grade active ingredient content, but the formula's texture and fragrance could use some work.
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Not as great as the 10-2
I was hoping this would do the trick as my beloved 10-2 GLY-SAL was discontinued but I had to give up on it. After a few months of use my hormonal acne was flaring which had been kept at bay for years with its predecessor. I have moved on to Replenix's 10% glycolic face wash and add a separate salicylic exfoliant after.
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Very good
Best for blackheads and blemishes
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Great cleanser!
Removes makeup easily. Removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, calming, and soothing. Use it nightly, not harsh on skin, very gentle.
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Great cleanser
I bought this for my 10 year old son as he is starting to get black heads on his nose. It’s a great cleanser. Not too harsh. Works well for my son.
tiffgurule
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Gentle yet clean
Great cleaner for cleaning deep yet it is very gentle. It even works great as a body wash to remove dead skin and unclog pores.
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Good but not great
This product does what it says it does, but is a very thick liquid (as opposed to the other Replenix product that was discontinued and which this replaces), so it isn't as easy to spread and use. I would rate it 2.5 stars if I could.
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Nice for managing clogged pores
This is an effective cleanser that will last forever; as other reviewers have noted, it’s thick and a little goes a long way. I have noticed improvement in pore clarity.
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Great product
Great product to use after work outs to avoid break outs!
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Love, love, love
For years I’ve been dealing with adult acne. Nothing seemed to work. And I’m talking about I tried almost everything for years with no results. This took a good 3 weeks for me to see significant results. I’ve been using it for a year and will 100% recommend this.
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Gets skin clean
This is thick and hard to rinse off but gets skin feeling super clean. I use it mainly on t zone and a gentle moisturizing cleanser on the rest of face. It works for me.
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LOVE THIS STUFF!
This cleanser gives my skin the same glow/sheen that I would have a week after an office chemical peel!! Amazing cleanser that I will always keep on hand. I use it in the AM since it has great acids in it that help my vitamin C serum penetrate and absorb better.
AngieJeff
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Can't live without it
I've been using a variation of this cleanser for years and it's the best cleanser there is for my acne-prone skin. This cleanser is gently but effective. My dermatologist recommended it years ago and I'm so glad she did! Both my daughter and I use it twice daily. We also both have hormonal acne (pcos). You only need a little bit and the whole bottle lasts a long time. Very good price, too!
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Deep clean pore cleanser
This is my first time purchasing this cleanser. I LOVE the brand Replenix but had never tried this particular cleanser. My criteria for daily cleansers include good pore cleaning, bacteria removal, and a deep clean feel. I would say that this cleanser definitely checks all of these boxes. I feel a deep clean after use each time and my skin looks smooth, fresh, and cleansed. It mentions to not use every day if you have dry or sensitive skin. I use it every day and it has been fine for me. It does have a slight scent so great if you enjoy a scented cleanser!
SarahParker
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