Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strengh

Contents: 1 oz / 28g

Price: US6.49

Local of Purchase: Drugstore.com

According to drugstore.com

Here's a wonderfully effective acne preparation that requires no prescription: The secret is a 10-percent solution of benzoyl peroxide in a clear gel formula that leaves you free of tell-tale white splotches common to so many skin-treatment creams. You start with once-a-day topical applications, then move up to thrice-daily, if needed.

This acne medication contains maximum strength benzoyl peroxide.  The micronized benzoyl peroxide formula goes to work immediately, releasing the medicine deep into the pores where pimples begin.  It's the same prescription formula prescribed by doctors and dermatologists for over ten years, available without a prescription.

Ingredients: Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Laureth 4, Sodium Hydroxide, Water

My Opinion:

Recently my skin has been behaving badly, and I've been breaking out in the most unusual places, like the center of my cheeks which has never happened before.

Anyway, I heard about this product on youtube, and every once in a while someone would mention it, so I've ordered it online but never got around using it.

With my recent breakouts, this was really a life saver, it actually stopped the swelling overnight, and it was gone in 3 days. I must say that this stuffs is potent, and it really dries out the skin around the acne, so only use it where is needed.

Clean and Clear Advantage popped pimple relief drying paste

Contents: 0.5 og / 14g
Price: US$5.59
Local of Purchase: drugstore.com

According to drugstore's webpage:

Overnight

Salicylic Acid Acne Medication

Designed to:

• Dry Up Acne Pimples
• Allow Skin to Heal
• Change Color to Signal it's Working

Although dermatologists do not recommend intentionally popping pimples (and you know it's not the best thing for your skin), they can inevitably end up getting popped. The Clean & Clear® Advantage® Popped Pimple Relief™ drying paste is specially formulated to target the unpleasant appearance of acne blemishes, including popped pimples. The drying paste goes on blue then turns white so you know it's dry and starting to work.

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.5%, Acne Medication [Lotion])

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Hydrated Silica, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isoceteth 20, PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Dimethicone Propyl PG Betaine, Fragrance, Menthyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, C12 15 Alkyl Lactate, Citric Acid, Benzalkonium Chloride, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090)

My Opinion:

My current favorite acne product, it works best on popped acne,  I'd usually place a thick layer overnight, and in the next morning it'll dry out the acne and all the swelling and redness would be gone.

Clean and Clear Oil Control Film

Contents: 50 sheets
Price: HK$15
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to the package:

Instantly soaks up excess oil and removes shine from your face, without smudging makeup  or leaving behind powder. Plus, they have an invigorating citrus fragrance to help you feel refreshed. Softer than paper, these silky sheets can be used easily around your nose and other areas of your face. Leaves skin refreshed, oil free and shine free.

 

Ingredients: Polypropylene, Iron Oxides, Fragrance.

 

My Opinion:

These are basically blotting sheets that will turn transparent when they soak up oil.

 

This is my summer essential product, because I have really oily skin during the summer, and I go thru a packet nearly every month. I've tried a few blotting sheets and Clean and Clear is definetly the best.

 

These blotting sheets comes in 2 shades, there's a blue one which does not have a scent, but personally I prefer the pink ones for the summer because it has a fresh citrus scent.

Clean & Clear Soothing Eye Makeup Remover

Contents: 22ml@ (0.75 fl oz)
Price: It was a free gift with the purchase of Morning Burst In-Shower Facial (a full size bottle should be 162ml / 5.5 oz and it usually retails for US$5.95
Local of Purchase: Walmart


According to Walmart's webpage:

• This Oil-Free Dual-Phase Formula, Containing Cucumber Extracts and Conditioners, Gently and Effectively Dissolves All Traces of Eye Makeup, Even Waterproof Mascara, While Soothing The Delicate Skin Around Your Eyes. All You're Left With Is Perfectly Clean, Refreshed Makeup-Free Eyes, With No Oily Residue.
• Gently and Effectively Dissolves Eye Makeup
• Soothes & Refreshes
• Fragrance Free
• Ophthalmologist Tested
• Safe For Contact Lens Wearers

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Benzyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Chloride, Poloxamer 182, Tripotassium Edta, Benzalkonium Chloride, Allantoin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract.

Directions: Shake Well Before Each Use. Apply With Cotton Pad On Closed Eyelids. Gently Rinse With Warm Water.

My Opinion:

It removes my makeup, it did not stink my eyes, and it didn't cause any milia, so it has my approval, but since we have no access of this product in Hong Kong, I guess I'll just stick with Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. While I was googling for this product, I've read someone comparing Neutrogena's and Clean & Clear's ingredient's list, so let's take a look.

Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Dipropylene Glycol, Poloxamer 182, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Tripotassium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride Solution, Glycerin, Cucumber (Cucumis Sativus) Extract (Cucumis Sativus), Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol.

 

Their ingredients are almost identical, so I guess Neutrogena's would be a good dupe of this product.

Clean & Clear Morning Burst In-Shower Facial

Contents: 4 oz (114g)

Price: US$7.99

According to Clean and Clear's Webpage:

HIGHLIGHTS

• A fast facial that works with the steam from your shower
• Clay helps draws out dirt, oil and impurities from skin
• Contains moisturizers to help keep skin from over-drying
• Use 1-3 times per week in place of normal cleanser

WHAT'S IMPORTANT

Who has time for a facial? Now anybody does with MORNING BURST® In-Shower Facial. Made with Ginseng, citrus, natural fruit extracts and purifying clay, this formula works with the steam from your shower to lift away dirt, oil and impurities that can clog pores. Micro-beads help exfoliate away dead skin cells while a combination of moisturizers help hydrate skin, leaving your face feeling clean, smooth and totally awake!

INGREDIENTS

Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 60, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Montmorillonite, Potassium Cetyle Phosphate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, DMDM Hydantoin, Betaine, Methylparaben, Menthol, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Serine, Glycine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Threonine, Proline, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6. May also contain: Sodium Hydroxide

My Opinion:

This is my second tube of this product (and I'd already got a backup), the reason why I keep repurchasing, is because of it's convenience, I try to deep cleanse my face at least twice a week, but sometimes I get off from work really tired, and I don't even have the energy to pamper myself.... On those days, I'll usually use this in my shower.

During my shower, I'll lay this over my face and go on with my duties, the steam of the shower will draw out the impurities of the pores, while I'm done with everything else, I'll just slightly wet my face and massage my skin, since this product has some tiny grains in it, it'll exfoliate my skin as well. This is a really great and convenient product.


容量： 4 oz (114g)
價錢：US$7.99

我的意見：
這個產品小妹己經用了兩瓶，而且更買了第三瓶，因為這支已經差不多用完（買現再買足以證明小妹有多喜歡這支面膜）。先介紹一吓這支深層清潔面膜，產品說明指出這支面膜應於洗澡時一并使用，因為洗澡時的蒸汽能打開毛孔並把污物排出。

所以小妹通常會於洗澡前先搽上這個面膜，之後才開始洗澡，洗完後會取小小水於面上按摩，因為這個面膜有小許粒子，所以可以同時去死皮。一般情況下小妺都會一星期做兩次深層潔面，可惜很多時小妹放工後已經很疲勞，連做面膜的力都無，於這個時候一定會用這支面膜。

Clean & Clear Clear Fairness Moisturizer

Contents: 50ml
Price: Can't remember, got this from Bali last year
According to the package:

• SPF15
• With Vitamin C for Fair Skin
• Also Helps to Prevent Acne

 

Ingredients: 0.5% Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, 0.05% Ascorbic Acid, 2-glucoside, Water, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & Isohexadecane &Polysorbate80, Disodium EDTA, Cyclomethicone & Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearyl dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Dicapryl Carbonate, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearic Acid, Potassium Ceyl Phospate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Phenoxyethanol (and) Methylparaben (and) Ethylparaben (and) Butylparaben (and) Propylparaben (and) Isobutylparaben, Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Fragrance.

My Opinion:

Got this during the summer last year and thought that it was a great moisturizer for oily skin, since I didn't finished it last year, and as the weather is getting warmer, I got this out again and still find it amazing, this is very watery and it absorbs instantly into the skin, not sticky or greasy at all.

My tube is nearly over, so I went out to get a back up and noticed that this particular version is not available in HK, they have a different version that comes in a tooth paste tube, and although it is alot bigger it has a different texture, it's very creamy and I found it sticky, I didn't get that....

Update (18/03/2013):

I've recently checked out my local watsons, and finally found this product in the shelf/