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pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash
Skin care for acne-prone skin
- Clears blemishes
- Removes makeup
- Gentle
- Difficult to find
- May be drying for some skin types
Reviewers point to pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash as an excellent option for acne-prone or oily skin. It contains salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid known to cut through oil to cleanse pores and exfoliate skin. Some experts say salicylic acid in a cleanser is a waste because it doesn't stay in contact with the skin for long enough to be effective. Still, dozens of users at Drugstore.com, MakeupAlley.com and Amazon.com say pHisoderm clears up their blemishes and leaves them with soft, smooth skin. Reviewers say it cleans thoroughly and effectively removes makeup with little irritation or drying effects. One expert criticizes pHisoderm's inclusion of sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, a cleansing agent that she says can cause irritation to all skin types. Users, for the most part, refute this notion, but the cleanser is best suited to those with oily skin. If you have dry and/or sensitive skin, experts say a simple cleanser like Olay Foaming Face Wash, Sensitive Skin (*Est. $5 for 7 oz.) is gentle but effective.
Although Paula Begoun's review of pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash is critical, we found her review at Beautypedia.com to be the most thorough, since she rates hundreds of similar products based on scientific evidence of efficacy. User reviews at Drugstore.com, MakeupAlley.com, Amazon.com and TotalBeauty.com, however, tip the scale in favor of pHisoderm. Dozens of users at all four websites give the cleanser similar comments and high ratings.
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pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash gets high ratings at Drugstore.com, where more than 80 users say it's easy to use and effectively clears blemishes within days.
Review: pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash, Contributors to Drugstore.com
2. MakeupAlley.comDetails/Subscribe
Users at MakeupAlley.com say pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash has a light gel consistency. They praise the formula for cleansing thoroughly and clearing up acne without causing irritation. Some say it can be a bit drying, but others say it's not as drying as other acne washes. Of the 46 reviewers commenting, 82 percent say they would buy this product again.
Review: pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash, Contributors to MakeupAlley.com
3. Beautypedia.comDetails/Subscribe
Paula Begoun gives pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash a poor rating due to its inclusion of sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, a cleansing agent she says is too drying and irritating for all skin types. Numerous user reviews, however, show little complaint of irritation.
Review: Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash by pHisoderm, Paula Begoun, Nov. 20, 2009
4. Amazon.com
Reviewers at Amazon.com give pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash nearly perfect ratings, saying that the gentle cleanser clears up acne. They praise the formula for being affordable but wish that it were easier to find in stores.
Review: pHisoderm pH Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash, pH Balanced, Contributors to Amazon.com
Users at TotalBeauty.com say pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash cleans skin thoroughly, removing all makeup in the process. Several say it effectively clears acne.
Review: pHisoderm Anti Blemish Gel Facial Wash, Contributors to TotalBeauty.com
6. FoxyVoxy.com
FoxyVoxy.com, a beauty blog aimed at women in academia, praises pHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash for being affordable but effective at removing all dirt and makeup. Blogger "Voxy" likes the formula despite the salicylic acid it contains, which she says is a waste.
Review: Review: PHisoderm Anti-Blemish Gel Facial Wash, "Voxy"
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