Neutrogena body clear acne treatment body wash

Neutrogena Body Clear® Pink Grapefruit Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Body Wash is a clean-rinsing and oil-free acne body wash that treats and helps prevent body acne with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit.

This unique, oil-free formula features the maximum strength acne medicine, Salicylic Acid, boosted by oil-blasting MicroClear® Technology.

It's specially developed to treat body breakouts such as those on your back as well as break outs on your shoulders and chest without over-drying.

And the bubbly lathering formula contains naturally derived grapefruit extract plus vitamin C.

Salicylic Acid Acne treatment

Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

Active ingredient Salicylic Acid 2%

Purpose Acne Treatment, Use For the treatment of acne

Use daily in the shower or bath.

For maximum lather, massage over wet skin with a washcloth or body puff, concentrating on areas prone to breakouts.

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2% (Acne Treatment). // Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Disodium Edta, Polyquaternium 7, Cocamidopropyl Pg Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Agar, Carrageenan, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Red 30 Lake, Red 40, Red 30, Violet 2.

Body Clear® Body Scrub 250ml

S$ 14.8 Earn 0 rebate points

Treat acne on the back, chest and shoulders with Neutrogena® Body Clear® Body Scrub with 2% Salicylic Acid acne treatment. Specially formulated for body acne, this effective scrub with gentle exfoliators sweeps away dead skin and cleans deep into pores to give you clear, smooth skin on the back, chest and shoulders.

This daily body scrub does not contain plastic microbeads and is gentle enough for daily use and acne-prone skin. This exfoliating body wash creates a foaming lather and rinses clean without leaving pore-clogging residue, so your skin feels clean and fresh.

Dermatologist-recommended acne brand.

Helps prevent breakouts on your back, chest and shoulders.

Rinses clean without pore-clogging residue.

Use daily in the shower or bath.

For maximum lather, massage over wet skin with a washcloth or body puff, concentrating on areas prone to breakouts.

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2% (Acne Medication). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Jojoba Esters, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40, Red 33, Blue 1

We put the Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.

I once thought breakouts were associated with teenage angst and not drinking enough water. However, aging has taught me that breakouts don't simply disappear as you age or up your water intake. I never had issues with acne in my teens and early 20s, and it wasn't until my mid-20s that pesky, sometimes painful breakouts started to take up space on my face and body, including on my chest, jawline, neck, and back. Working out also tends to exacerbate my breakouts, so having a strict acne-fighting skin and body care regimen in place helps heal the pimples as they pop up.

Because my skin is sensitive, I try to keep my use of acne products to a minimum, as they tend to dry out my skin and make matters worse. Still, I thought adding an "acne-fighting" body wash to my shower routine for use only on my back, chest, and shoulders would be worth a try. Enter Neutrogena's Body Clear Body Wash: The iconic body wash I grew up seeing in television commercials, best known for banishing body breakouts.

Ahead, read my honest review of how this beloved body wash worked for my skin.

Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash

Best for: Acne-prone skin 

Uses: Cleanse and fight breakouts 

Potential allergens: Fragrance 

Active ingredients: Salicylic acid

Byrdie Clean?: No 

Cruelty-free?: No

Price: Around $9

About the brand: Neutrogena is a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand that formulates a range of skin and body care items.

About My Skin: Sensitive and acne-prone

My skin is both sensitive and prone to breakouts, which means I have to treat my breakouts with care because harsh treatments make matters worse. During my shower routine, I typically use fragrance-free or hypoallergenic formulas that prevent irritation. Even though I have breakouts on my chest and back, I still try to keep harsh products to a minimum—even when the breakouts make me feel self-conscious—because to me, flaky, irritated skin isn't a better alternative.

The Feel and Scent: A gel-like formula with a familiar scent

This citrus-scented wash smells like my childhood—or my teenage years, to be specific. It has a gel-like consistency that emulsifies nicely with water, making a little go a long way. I enjoyed using it with both a sea sponge and a towel to cleanse my back, shoulders, and chest. I found I got a better lather with my sea sponge.

Ingredients: A tried-and-true acne fighter

There is one ingredient that is often used across the board in any acne-fighting treatment: salicylic acid. If you're wondering why salicylic acid is an ingredient used in most acne treatments, the oil-soluble beta-hydroxy acid penetrates the pores and cuts through oil while fighting bacteria. This formula contains a 2 percent concentration.

Packaging: A recyclable bottle with an airtight cap

The clear bottle features an airtight cap that makes it easy to squeeze the product onto your sponge or towel. The white-square flap snaps back in place, keeping the gel securely in the bottle.

I did a little digging to find out if this body wash's packaging is recyclable. The Neutrogena website claims that nearly 75 percent of Neutrogena bottles are recyclable, and to look for the How2Recycle label on your bottle. The label explains how to either properly recycle or dispose of the packaging.

The back of my body wash bottle says, "Empty & Replace Cap." This means, before recycling, you should remove as much product as possible (you don't have to rinse) and put the cap back on.

The Results: Breakouts slowly faded without dryness

Using this body wash didn't give me overnight results, but by the fourth day, I felt a difference in the texture of my back and saw an improvement in the breakouts on my chest.

Using this body wash didn't give me overnight results, but by the fourth day, I felt a difference in the texture of my back and saw an improvement in the breakouts on my chest.

It's worth noting that I only used this body wash on areas where I was breaking out to prevent irritating other areas of my body where I've been experiencing itchy patches.

The Value: Unbeatable

I am pro-drugstore brands because they are accessible, budget-friendly, and in this case, tried and true. At around $9 a bottle, I think that a product that has been helping people clear up acne for decades is something to celebrate.

Similar Products: Other options at a range of price points

Curology Acne Body Wash ($18): Made with 2 percent salicylic acid, Curology’s Acne Body Wash formula encourages exfoliation without irritating the skin. 

Murad Acne Body Wash ($46): Formulated with salicylic and glycolic acids, green tea, and licorice root, Murad’s Acne Body Wash treats and prevents body breakouts on the back, chest, and shoulders without over-drying skin.

Final Verdict

A body care product that is proven to yield real results is always a yes for me. Even with my skin's sensitivity, I found Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash to be both gentle and impactful on my skin.

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