Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser Oil Control Face Foam Wash 100g Made in Thailand

I started using this product because I felt my skincare routine needed a bit of change up-and I couldn't find Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil Free at the store. My skin was getting a little dryer as the winter months set in, and although my skin is very oily-I thought maybe I could step down to a product that "controls oil" rather than being oil free. Initially I was impressed with the way this product lathered and how well it foamed. Additionally my skin felt very clear right after I would wash my face with it-however, that clean feeling did not last.

After three months of use my chin is broken out beyond all recognition. I have blackheads on my forehead-a place I haven't had acne issues on for ten years! The side of my face-a place I have NEVER had any issues with has had quite a few large zits form, and has blackheads. These issues should have been enough to make me discontinue use-however it was not until the acne on my chin reached my jaw-line that I figured out it was this face wash that was making me breakout and not anything else in my skincare routine. The reason I continued use for so long was because experts say there is an "adjustment period," that can last 8-12 weeks, and I figured my skin would adjust out.

I give this a two star and not a one because I think for some people this could work. If your skin not acne prone, sensitive, and is a little on the dry side (or even normal) than this may work well for you. I have not had dryness issues like I was having before I started using this product.

Note: I purchased this formula in Australia, however as far as I can tell, it is the same as the formula sold in the US.

Skin type: Very oily, 20-something, few lines, semi-pigmented, acne prone, sensitive, few dry spots (during winter months)