I have mild adult acne and after using this on a regular basis I don't breakout any more, but I also so use a clarisonic in conjunction and I use the DDF Aloe Toner and DDF moisturizing Dew. Which every cleanser you choose please use a good moisturizer because these cleansers can be drying.

The DDF Pumice Acne Scrub might be more of what you are looking for. I am clean and clear when I use it. I try other stuff then I always end up going back to the Pumice Scrub.

Glycolic acid helps with surface exfoliation. Acne is caused by dead skin cells being trapped in the pores and bacteria building up. Reducing the dead skin cells on the surface then, helps reduce acne. This should be used in combination with other acne treating products - either salicyclic acid (exfoliates surface and within the pores) and benzoil peroxide (kills the bacteria that causes acne)

I think it does. My acne is not as bad as it used to be but it does seem to help clear up new breakouts.

If you are looking for an acne cleanser, I use the blemish foaming cleanser from DDF. Also, I found out my birth control was making me break out. I went to my gyno and switched birth control and my skin cleared up! I have blemishes now from the acne so I'm using the blemish cleanser to combat and it seems to be working.

i have been using this for 2 or 3 months and it has not helped at all with acne.

i have the same skin this product has done more for my skin that any salicylic acid wash has ever done for me, and i've tried them ALL

I made the switch to Glycolic acid and don't plan to go back! Glycolic has quite the sting to it, but it doesn't leave my skin as irritated, dry, and tender as salicylic cleansers after consistent use. Plus, glycolic acid doesn't bleach out my clothes and towels like b. peroxide or salicylic acid.

For my adlt acne I have had better results with glycolic based products.

I have been battling acne since I was 11 (I am now 21, so a long time!). I have tried all of the Salicylic acid acne tretments and washes, as well as many prescription acne tretments but nothing has really worked for me like the Glycolic wash. I am not really needing the anti-aging properties of this wash, but I mean who can go wrong with a little prevention? I have been using it for about 3 months now, but within the first three weeks of use (once a day, I use clearacil overnight wash at night), my skin was totally clear. I had horrible acne and now even my old scars are fading and clearing up! I love it! It exfoliates without over drying and now I don't even have to use an acne treatment anymore! Just wash and moisturize with clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion!

In the morning is use Cetaphil (a very gentle cleanser) w/ a clarisonic then I use Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus (really great for scarring) then I let that absorb then I use the DDF Ultra-Lite Oil-Free Moisturizing Dew w/ SPF 15. At Night I use the DDF cleanser w/ a clarisonic then the DDF Aloe toning complex I let that absorb, then I use Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus I let it absorb too, and finally I use DDF Mesojection™ Healthy Cell Serum. I know it seems like a lot but it's really not especially since I don't breakout anymore and my skin has never looked better. (My skin type: oily and prone to breakouts)

Hey, it sounds like our skin has some similarities, so this might help. My skin tends to get dry and flaky on my nose and cheeks, but be a bit oily on my forehead and chin, though.
I've been using this in the morning and following up with the Boscia Vital Daily Moisture (SPF 15). At night, I've used the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser (though if you don't like scents at all, this might be one to stay away from; I'm fairly sensitive to perfumes and this doesn't bother me). I also use the DDF Aloe Toning Complex (a little goes a long way) before I go to sleep. Finally, once a week I also use the DDF Sulfer Mask where I'm broken out. It took a bit for my skin to adjust, but it's not been dry since I've really gotten into the routine and my acne has really cleared up.
I think the most important thing is to get into a routine and follow it once you find products you like. I hope this helped a bit and good luck!

I am using this face wash and then PTR BHA/AHA treatment with good results so far. I was hoping just AHA (glycolic) would do the trick, but the combo of BHA (salicylic acid) & AHA has helped.

I like this one because it is not too drying - but the one with salicylic acid could be good too. Don't know how oily your skin is. Maybe use the one with salicylic in summertime - and the glycolic in winter.

I use it as a body cleanser and it doesn't over dry my skin and to put lotion on my body after I get out of the shower. It makes my skin feel so smooth and I also use an exfoliating loofa/sponge or my clarisonic when I use this product.

My boyfriend uses this for his chest (where he gets breakouts)...I personally wouldn't replace your normal body wash with this product though.

I purchased this product two weeks ago at Sephora. They carry the whole line.

I thought it was just the 10%. This stuff is banned in Canada and several other countries. But other then that I'm not finding anything about the 5% being discontinued. I sure hope not!

i used every salicylic acid cleanser known to man and they never did much for my acne. glycolic acid cleans deep and exfoliates i bought this cleanser a week ago and my face is already almost flawless and i've been battling acne for over 10 years now

I am 49 and used salicylic acid wash for a long time and am finding them a little to drying now. This glycolic wash has cleared my skin up better with a gentle fresh feeling. My 18 year old daughter still uses the wash with salicylic acid for her more severe acne.

That shouldn't happen! I have ordered this many times and it always arrived in perfect condition. Sephora has a pretty good customer service. Make sure you return it.

Never....i hope you returned it. Never had any problems with my sephore purchases...

twice a day dried out my skin a little so I'm back to using it once every night with the clarisonic mia

I use it twice a day but my skin is on the oiler side. If yours is more dry i would use it at night

I don't know if this will work as a 'spot' treatment. I've been using it for almost two weeks & I've notice an overall brightness on my face. What I do suggest for lightening specific areas is Murad's Get Even Serum. I've been using that for almost two weeks as well. I do notice lightening on spots I've had for many years. The only con I've experienced thus far is that the serum is unpleasantly stinky!! A VERY small price to pay for a product that works! I'm super excited to see the results of extended use! I hope this was helpful and good luck to you.

You might want to try the brightening Cleanser better because I don't think this would work for that.