Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser

*Est. $7.50 for 6.7 oz.

Reviewed

August 2010

Pros

Contains salicylic acid to clean pores
Soothes irritated skin with lavender
Helps to control excess oil and shine

Cons

Contains menthol, a skin irritant

Where to Buy

for $7.20

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Reviewers recommend Phisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash (*Est. $5 for 6 oz.) for acne-prone skin, but Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser can also be effective. Biore's cleanser contains salicylic acid, which studies show is effective for treating acne. However, skin-care expert Paula Begoun says salicylic acid is not as effective in a cleanser because of its brief contact with the skin. Still, consumers at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com give Biore relatively high marks and say although it is a bit drying, the cleanser effectively clears blemishes.

Although Begoun is critical of Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser at her subscription-based website, Beautypedia.com, we found her review to be the most credible because it is based on extensive scientific research and testing. Though not as scientific, Allure and Real Simple magazines also test facial cleansers and other beauty products to find the best on the market. User reviews posted at MakeupAlley.com and Drugstore.com seem to echo expert opinion.

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Biore Pore Perfect Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, Cools & Clears , 6.7 fl oz (198 ml)

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Our Sources

1. Beautypedia.comDetails/Subscribe

Paula Begoun gives Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser a poor rating because of its inclusion of menthol, a skin irritant. Begoun says the Ice Cleanser would otherwise be a "very good, water-soluble cleanser."

Review: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, Paula Begoun

2. AllureDetails/Subscribe

Editors of Allure magazine say Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser is the best facial cleanser for oily/acne-prone skin because it is refreshing and "gets the job done." They especially like that it contains 2 percent salicylic acid.

Review: Best of Beauty Awards 2008 -- Skin, Editors of Allure, October 2008

3. Real Simple Details/Subscribe

After testing more than 30 facial cleansers for Real Simple magazine, a panel of judges chooses Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser as the best for oily skin. Testers say the Ice Cleanser helps to manage breakouts and soothes irritated skin.

Review: The Best Facial Cleansers, Megan O'Connell, October 2007

4. MakeupAlley.com Details/Subscribe

More than 200 consumers at MakeupAlley.com give Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser a rating of 3.5 out of 5. Though several users say the product is overly drying, others say a good moisturizer helps solve that problem.

Review: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com

5. TotalBeauty.com

More than 50 members review Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser at TotalBeauty.com, giving it an above average rating. Several say it cleans well and that they like the refreshing feel of the cleanser, but a few say it doesn't do much to clear up acne.

Review: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, Contributors to TotalBeauty.com

6. Drugstore.com

Consumer opinion at Drugstore.com from about 50 users varies for Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, but the majority says it works to clear blemishes. Several users say they love the "tingly, cooling" sensation the cleanser provides, and others say it dries out their skin.

Review: Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser, Contributors to Drugstore.com

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