Posted 29 January 2007 - 12:03 AM
AVEENO CLEAR COMPLEXION CORRECTING TREATMENT!!!!!!
This stuff is crazy~! I actually saw an ad for it in a magazine and since I've purchased almost every other acne/blemish fighting medication out there, I thought why not this one too..it's worth a try
. I went to Target and bought the tube, which was about $13. The directions said to apply to the affected area 2-3 times daily, which is common for most acne/blemish medication.
The smell was nice, clean and didn't overwhelm me throughout the day. The medication was white and didn't leave an oily residue on my skin after I applied it (this was probably one of the best part, because my skin is oily and not only does the treatment not weigh my face down, it keeps it fresh and shine-free throughout the day! hurray!).
I saw results within 4 days: my acne began dwindling, the blemishes disappeared, and my skin tone evened out. The medication even moisturized my face and made it feel super smooth~~ WOOT!
[Before getting the Aveeno treatment, I saw the Bio-Oil thread on Soompi and ordered a bottle. I was using the Aveeno for a week or so when the Bio-Oil came, soooo I decided to switch over to the Bio-Oil for a few days to see if it'd have a more dramatic effect than the Aveeno. It's been almost a week and the Bio-Oil hasn't kicked in yet..I'm going to wait a little bit longer and if nothing happens, back to Aveeno I go!
]If you're in the same boat as me with the whole acne/blemish problem, I really really really recommend the Aveeno Clear Complexion Treatment~ It's worth a try because it is available in the U.S. and is cheaper than the Bio-Oil :]
This is from the Aveeno website:
"This revolutionary blemish treatment is clinically proven to visibly reduce dark or red marks left behind by blemishes, while it also helps clear up breakouts. Its patent pending formula contains a blemish-fighting ingredient, a pure-active form of Vitamin A and an exclusive Total Soy Complex to help clear up and prevent breakouts, visibly reduce blemish marks, and even out skin tone. Used daily, this correcting treatment will soon reveal clear, smooth, even-looking skin.
Additional Product Benefits Include: oil-free, noncomedogenic, Dermatologist tested"
"AVEENO scientists created a unique way to process the soybean to retain its naturally active benefits, which led to the creation of Total Soy Complex. This patented soy technology was found to reduce discoloration by evening the appearance of pigments in the skin's surface and is clinically proven to even skin tone and texture"
Here's a picture of me before and after! >___<; Sorry, I couldn't find a clear close up of myself before the Aveeno treatment, because who'd want to take close-ups of their blemished face, you know?
The after picture has not been tampered with = no photoshop and no foundation/powder/concealer (just eyeliner ^____^). You can tell the after shot is pure because you can see my pores >___< and freckles and yah , quite embarrassing actually :[
If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or PM me about it! I hope this was helpful! <3
i will definitely buy.
..lol just kidding 
maybe you can try it out alone, because if you use the Clean & Clear on top of it, it kind of defeats the purpose to see if either really works? :] I got pretty fast results for the Aveeno, so unless the Clean & Clear is working right now, you can switch over to the Aveeno for a few days and see for yourself? XD
; argh. 
i hope it's available here in canada (neutrogena's acne mark fading peel didn't get here until AFTER i ordered it on ebay. -.-) i used to use the clearasil tube, but blah it didn't do much. i finished the tube a while ago anyway and i don't really feel like buying another one. thanks for the review! your skin looks great now. xD
